The Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner Sends A Message To Theresa Nist Amid Divorce Settlement News (His Indiana Joke Tells A Story)

The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist divorced over a dispute about where they'd live, and Gerry just sent Theresa a clear message about the disagreement. Gerry and Theresa met on night one of TheBachelor spin-off, but she wasn't the only woman he met that night. She was one of 22 impressive single women in their 60s and 70s, and the competition was stiff. Among the women vying for Gerry's heart were teachers, artists, motorcycle enthusiasts, and fitness instructors.

At the end of The Golden Bachelor season 1, Gerry, a 72-year-old retired restaurateur, gave his final rose to Theresa, a 70-year-old financier. Arguing that they had little time to waste, they were married in January, just a few weeks after going public with their engagement. Though everyone was rooting for the older couple, they announced their divorce only three months after their wedding. Allegedly, they broke up because they couldn't agree on where to live, and now Gerry sent Theresa a clear message about their dispute.

Gerry Has A Message For Theresa

Indiana Isn't That Bad

Gerry recently posted a carousel of Instagram photos of a fundraising event he was involved in. Gerry's caption reads, in part, "Great friends coming together for fun and fundraising." The album of photos commemorates Gerry's fun charity event on the lake, with The Golden Bachelor alum showing off his sun-kissed physique in several shots. In one of the photos, Gerry prominently wears a graphic tee shirt that reads, "Indiana. It's Not That Bad." This is especially funny since his ex-wife Theresa didn't want to move to Indiana.

Though Gerry is likely very disappointed by the divorce, it's good that he can have a sense of humor about the whole thing. The Golden Bachelor isn't bitter about how things ended despite all the criticism that he's been receiving. Since the divorce announcement, much of the public's attention has been on how well Theresa has been doing, but these pictures prove that Gerry is doing well too.

What Happened Between Gerry & Theresa

A Whirlwind Romance

The first time Gerry met Theresa, she was stepping out of the limousine on night one of The Golden Bachelor, pretending to be naked under her coat. Theresa playfully pretended like she was about to flash Gerry and the entire television audience, but when she opened her coat, she revealed she was wearing a nude dress underneath. Gerry roared with laughter, utterly charmed by the bit, and Theresa immediately solidified herself as one of his favorites.

Despite running into drama with some of the other contestants on The Golden Bachelor, Theresa was able to win Gerry's heart and his final rose. Their dream Golden wedding was a highly anticipated television event attended by Bachelor Nation celebrities, including many of the women that Gerry had just rejected on the show.

Gerry lived near his children and grandchildren in Indiana, while Theresa lived near her family in New Jersey. Some say that love isn't always enough, and that proved to be true for The Golden Bachelor couple. Neither Gerry nor Theresa was willing to sacrifice their lives to be with the other, and the long-distance marriage became untenable.

Gerry & Theresa Have Been Healing From Heartbreak

They're Both Doing Well (And It's A Good Thing)

Since announcing their divorce, Gerry and Theresa have been spending more time with family and friends. Theresa has also focused on work, while Gerry has further devoted himself to his philanthropic pursuits. Theresa recently traveled to Minnesota to visit her fellow contestant on The Golden Bachelor, Leslie Fhima. Leslie, a 65-year-old fitness instructor, was Gerry's runner-up, losing out to Theresa. It was speculated that Theresa's visit with Leslie was a message to Gerry, and now he replied with his message about Indiana.