Summary
The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner has been the target of criticism since his divorce, but Gerry wants everyone to know that he’s still got it. The 72-year-old was introduced to several women in their 60s and 70s when he was announced as the firstGolden Bachelor. After dating 22 women, who were mostly, widowers and divorcees, Gerry gave his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa Nist. Gerry proposed and Theresa accepted during the finale episode.
The Golden Bachelorseason 1couple were married a few short weeks later, in January. Though hopes were high for Gerry and Theresa,the couple announced their divorce in April, less than four months after their dream wedding. Since the divorce announcement, all eyes have been on Theresa and the fact that she’s been doing well since the split. Not wanting to be left out, Gerry wants everyone to know that he’s doing great post-divorce.
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Women Are Sliding Into Gerry’s DMs
He’s Still Got It (And He Wants Everyone To Know)
Since the split, there has been a lot ofspeculation about Gerry’s love life. During a recent interview, Gerry toldTMZthat though he’s not ready to start dating again, he has been receiving romantic offers. According to Gerry,women have been sending him messages via his DMs and have even approached him in person,giving him their phone numbers. Gerry claims not to have contacted any of the women yet, but he wants everyone to know that he’s got options.
According to reporting byIndyStar,Gerry was recently spotted at a dating event, though he appeared to be hosting, not participating. On May 17, the newly single retiree attended the TinCaps Love and Roses Night event in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event includes a series of challenges in which singles compete for a Fort Wayne dating package.
Gerry Turner Is The First Golden Bachelor
Gerry & Theresa Were Both Widowers
Gerry had been married to his wife of 43 years, Toni Turner until she died after a brief illness in 2017. When he was announced asThe Golden Bachelorlead in 2023, older singlewomen flocked to apply to compete for a chance to win Gerry’s heart. Like Gerry, Theresa was also a widower. Her beloved husband of 42 years, William Nist, passed away in 2014. Hopes were high that the two widowers had found a second chance at true love, buttheGoldenmarriage quickly fell apart.
Gerry & Theresa Recently Settled Their Divorce
Gerry and Theresa wisely had a prenupin place before their marriage, so their divorce was fairly straightforward. They were both able to leave the marriage with what they brought to the union. Now that both Gerry and Theresa are single,there has been a lot of speculation about their dating lives. Neither Gerry nor Theresa appears to be dating anyone new just yet, but when Gerry’s ready, he wants everyone to know that he’s still a hot commodity.
The Golden Bachelor
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The Bachelor returns to TV with The Golden Bachelor, a romantic reality competition series created for ABC. The show will focus on an older generation of hopefuls, with one senior male hoping to court and win the heart of one of several older female contestants.
