I'm Convinced Gerry Turner Is Bitter About Theresa Nist's Success (She's Moving Forward)

The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner may have had his reputation ruined by the show, but he’s holding onto a different grudge as he continues growing bitter about Theresa Nist’s success. Gerry, who was the lead of The Golden Bachelor season 1, was excited at the prospect of finding love on the series. While he’d been a widower for a number of years leading up to the season premiere, he was hopeful that he’d be able to dust off his charm and create new connections. While the women of his season were happy to be there, things soured for Gerry.

Gerry and Theresa, who had a great connection from the start of the season, were able to keep their spark throughout The Golden Bachelor. Though I think Gerry should’ve had more consideration of his runner-up, Leslie Fhima, he chose to propose to Theresa during the finale of The Golden Bachelor, and the couple quickly informed viewers they’d be getting married soon. After just a month of preparation, Gerry and Theresa got married in a live TV spectacle that brought Bachelor Nation together. Three months later, they announced their divorce. Now, with warring social media strategies, it’s clear Gerry’s grown bitter.

Theresa isn’t necessarily trying, she’s doing a great job moving through her time post Golden Bachelor with grace.

Gerry's Been Spiraling After The Golden Divorce

His Reputation Has Tanked

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Although Gerry was seemingly the one to end his relationship with Theresa, the divorce has been incredibly difficult to deal with for the former Golden Bachelor. While Gerry and Theresa announced their divorce together as a united front, the former couple have expectedly gone in different directions since. Gerry’s reputation online has taken a massive hit, and Bachelor Nation has seemingly lost their trust in The Golden Bachelor star.

Gerry’s been spiraling since it became clear that the scandals that followed him after the season weren’t going to be swept away. While the former Golden star has been doing his best to repair his reputation online by sharing his day-to-day life on social media, it’s been clear that he’s having a hard time. Watching his ex doing well, Gerry has had a tough time accepting that he’s going to have to wait for the storm to pass.

Theresa's Thriving Without Gerry Being Part Of Her Brand

She’s Cultivating Authentic Connections

While Gerry’s been having a tough time since the divorce, Theresa took some time away from social media before returning to the spotlight and regaining control of her narrative. Theresa’s been thriving without Gerry in her life, especially moving forward in her relationships. She’s been happy to be keeping Bachelor Nation abreast of her activities online and has been cultivating an authentic relationship with her followers that Gerry seems to crave, but can’t quite access. While Theresa isn’t necessarily trying, she’s doing a great job moving through her time post Golden Bachelor with grace, always keeping her head held high.

Gerry's Getting Fewer Opportunities, Making Him Bitter About His Ex

She’s Taking His Ideal Path Forward

Theresa’s time on The Golden Bachelor led her to find something she’d never have expected, giving her a community of Bachelor Nation fans who she could connect with. As she’s moved forward in her life, she’s gotten some incredible opportunities that Gerry’s been dreaming of, and seems bitter that he hasn’t been able to find it for himself. While Theresa’s been thriving, Gerry’s been struggling through his life after the show, and he’s been bitter that his time as The Golden Bachelor didn’t bring him the future he was looking for.