Gerry Turner was initially thrilled to beThe Golden Bachelor, but after everything that happened since he did the show, he probably regrets his involvement. It seemed like such a good idea at the time. ABachelorspin-off that centers around the lives of senior singles was an idea whose time had come, and fans ate it up. The show was an instant hit, and audiences couldn’t get enough of the 73-year-old retired restaurateur’s quest for love.
Among the22Goldensingle womenwho showed up to compete for Gerry’s final rose onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1 was a 71-year-old day trader named Theresa Nist. Beating out all the other women, Theresa won Gerry’s final rose, andthey were married just a few weeks later, in a lavish televisedGoldenwedding. Sadly, Gerry and Theresa’s marriage ended as fast as it began, as the couple announced their split after only three months of marriage.
Gerry Is Less Active Online
Silence Speaks Volumes
One major sign that Gerry regrets appearing onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1is his relative radio silence online.Gerry’slast Instagram post was almost two weeks agowhen he shared photos of his recent trip to Madison, Wisconsin. In the photos, Gerry attended a college football game, spent quality time with friends, and enjoyed an outdoor concert. Gerry’s post has 2.9K likes, and Gerry’s post reads, in part, “LOVE college football.”
Gerry Has Rarely In The Public Eye Anymore
Stepping Out Of The Spotlight
Many of Gerry’s recent social media postshave included him taking long trips to spend time with old friends, as he tries to go back to living a normal life. Though he initially made appearances, like when he appeared alongside Theresa onCelebrity Family Feud,he hasn’t made any public appearances lately. He probably wants toavoid angry comments from fans who blame himfor theGoldendivorce. There’s little doubt that Gerry regrets putting himself in a position to have to avoid people, and wishes he could take it back.
Gerry Visited Joan On Set Of The Golden Bachelorette
To Impart His Golden Wisdom
The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1’s trailer premiered recently, and the episode ended with scenes from future episodes.Bachelor Nationposted the clips on YouTube, and they teased that Gerry paid a visit to Joan later in the season, ostensiblyto give Joan hisGoldenwisdom. In one scene,Gerry asks Joan to consider she may not find her true love this way. Gerry’s terrible advice illustrates how bitter he still is about his time on the show,and how much he regrets beingThe Golden Bachelor.
73 years old
Zodiac sign
First marriage
Toni Turner, 43 years
Second marriage
Theresa Nist, 3 months
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.
