The Golden Bachelor Couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist Getting Divorced
"The Golden Bachelor" couple, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, who got engaged on the ABC dating show and married on live TV, are getting divorced. The pair announced the news on Friday, about three months after they exchanged vows.
Turner, 72, was the first "Golden Bachelor" in the spinoff of the popular "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" series. Twenty-two contestants between the ages of 60 and 75 competed for Turner's love and in the end, he proposed to Nist, 70.
In an interview on Good Morning America, Turner said he and Nist "had a number of heart-to-heart conversations" and decided mutually that it was time to "dissolve our marriage." The pair held hands during the interview and Turner said he still loves Nist.
But, they live in different locations. Gerry is in Indiana while Theresa is in New Jersey and he said they looked at their "living situation," when having conversations about the future of their relationship.
"The thing that strikes me the most in our conversations, it's been how dedicated both of us are to our families," Turner said. "I think both of us feel like it's best for the happiness of each of us to live apart."
Following the loss of their first spouses, Turner and Nist found love again. Turner is a father to two daughters, while Nist has a daughter and a son.
The couple's journey began on the reality TV show "The Golden Bachelor" during filming in August 2023. Their wedding, titled "The Golden Wedding," was broadcast live on ABC on Jan. 4. The ceremony was graced by contestants from their season and previous seasons of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette."
In a recent interview, the couple disclosed that they had a prenuptial agreement in place and advised others to consider the same. Despite their own experiences, they emphasized the importance of not giving up on finding love again.
"We were overwhelmed by the number of people who found hope in our story. We want to inspire others to pursue their own second chances at love," Nist shared.
