The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist ended their short-lived marriage in April, but is there any chance they’ll ever get back together? It may be hard to remember now, in the shadow of their very public divorce, but Gerry and Theresa were some of the most famous couples on reality television. It’s not often that an older couple becomes the country’s most-watched love story, but Gerry and Theresa were a very entertaining couple. It was the first dating show to center around older people, and it found a massive audience.
When Gerry and Theresa rode off into the sunset together afterThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, hopes were high that the couple would live happily ever after, but hopes were dashed quickly. Not only did the marriage only last three months, butthe newlyweds never even lived in the same state, carrying on in a long-distance semblance of marriage. That being said, they broke up on good terms and continue to say lovely things about each other. Is a reunion really out of the question for Gerry and Theresa?
Gerry & Theresa’s Whirlwind Romance
Fools Rush In
Gerry liked Theresa from the moment she stepped out of the limousine during the first night ofThe Golden Bachelorseason 1. Gerry, a 73-year-old retired restaurateur, and Theresa, a 70-year-old day trader, quickly learned that they had something big in common sincethey were both widowers, so they shared a special bond.Gerry was married to Toni Turnerfor 43 years until she passed away in 2017, while Theresa was married to William Nist for 42 years until he died in 2014.
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With two such successful marriages under their belt, Gerry and Theresa seemed destined to be together for the rest of their lives. Alas, they couldn’t make it work as they couldn’t decide on a place to live. While Gerry lived in Indiana, Theresa resided in New Jersey,and neither felt strongly enough to want to move. Though many fans were angry at Gerry and Theresa for not giving the marriage more than three months, there’s something to be said about not dragging things out and giving people false hope.
Gerry & Theresa Spoke Recently
They Don’t Speak Regularly
In a recent interview withThe New York Post, Theresa addressed her time onThe Golden Bachelor.Theresa talked about healing and being gratefulfor the once-in-a-lifetime experience, despite the divorce. She insists thatshe has no hard feelings towards Gerry, and reveals that she spoke to him recently. “We don’t speak regularly," Theresa said. “I would say I wish him all the best, and I can see that he has so many friends, and I’m so happy for him that he does.”
For his part, Gerry seems less upbeat about his time onThe Golden Bachelor.
The recent premiere ofThe Golden Bachelorette,ended with upcoming scenes from throughout the season, which will include a visit from Gerry. He presumably shows up to help Joan choose the right man, but he instead proceeds to tell herto consider the fact that none of these men are right for her. Gerry’s terrible advice suggests he’s still bitter about everything that happened afterThe Golden Bachelor.
Will Gerry & Theresa Get Back Together?
It’s Unlikely
Though Gerry and Theresa didn’t end things on bad terms,The Golden Bachelorseason 1 couple are unlikely to get back together any time soon. They got carried away with all the excitement andrushed into the marriage before they knew each other well enoughto make such a big commitment. Thankfully,Gerry and Theresa had a prenupagreement, so they both walked away from the marriage financially unscathed.
Since their split, Gerry and Theresa’s love lives have been the source of much speculation.
As of this writing, both of them are still single, at least publicly. If ABC ever decides to makeGolden Bachelor In Paradise,both Gerry and Theresa would make excellent contestants, along with other cast members fromThe Golden BachelorandThe Golden Bachelorette.
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The Golden Bachelor
Cast
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.
