Gerry Turner, star of the first-ever season of The Golden Bachelor, turned heads for all the wrong reasons. The 72-year-old was introduced as a hopeless romantic, still reeling from losing his late wife, Toni. This revelation brought Gerry to tears and claimed he had remained alone after her death. Needless to say, he left all 22 contestants swooning. Deceit regarding his past was brought to light after this season’s filming.
While several contestants seemed to be a good fit for Gerry, he ultimately proposed to Theresa Nist during the finale of The Golden Bachelor season 1. Theresa was overjoyed, and the pair were married in a televised ceremony. The marriage lasted three months. The pair claim disagreements regarding their living arrangements drove them to divorce. However, Gerry did not seem to take the commitment as seriously as Theresa did. However, his reputation following the show could have been improved by participating in the popular dancing competition, Dancing With The Stars.
There Were Rumors Gerry Would Be On The Show
Gerry May Have Been Cast
Many Bachelor alums move on to compete on DTWS. The Bachelor season 28 contestants, Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran, are shining examples of how one can profit from the continuation of stardom. Both stars seamlessly transitioned from one competition to another, increasing their fan base and popularity. Many fans were interested in seeing Gerry explore this avenue.
Audiences, prompted by a since-deleted Instagram post on the DWTS page, flocked to Reddit to discuss the potential casting. In a Reddit thread created by @No_Delay3465, many shared their frustration with the misleading caption. The pinned comment stated, “As the other users have pointed out, this was only a promotional tactic taking advantage of the DWTS page following.” Others were excited by the announcement, another sharing, “Tbh I’m way more excited about this than any of the recent bunch of Bachelor/ette leads doing DWTS.” It seemed, at the time, that Gerry was a plausible option.
Gerry Showed Off Some Moves Online
Gerry Can Dance
Gerry seems to have an interest in dancing. In a Reel posted to Gerry’s Instagram, the Indiana native performs a difficult dance move with his granddaughter-in-law. The caption aptly reads, “DWTS has nothing on Camryn, my granddaughter-in-law, and me!!!” While The Golden Bachelor alum was not ultimately cast this season, it seems the show has remained at the forefront of his mind.
Interestingly, among numerous words of encouragement, the DTWS page commented under the post. Showing their support, the account wrote, “Nailed it!” It seems as though they are still keeping an eye on the father of two.
Dancing With The Stars Could Have Made Gerry More Likable
Gerry Could Make A Comeback
A stint in the dancing competition could have helped with Gerry’s tarnished reputation. Following the reveal of Gerry’s romantic history, he endured considerable backlash. While he was painted as a hopeless romantic, who was too overcome with grief and guilt to date again, he was misrepresented and dishonest.
He began seeing a partner, who was 14 years his junior, one month after losing his wife.
The truth is Gerry had been involved with several women following his wife’s passing. He began seeing one of his former partners, who was 14 years his junior, one month after losing his wife. According to the source, who wished to remain anonymous, Gerry was controlling and commented about her weight. She believes this catalyzed their ultimate breakup. His subtle manipulation of the women on The Golden Bachelor didn’t help either as the star promised several contenders that they were his “one and only.”
If Gerry had participated in the show, he would have had the opportunity to re-establish a genuine persona and win over some critics.
If Gerry had participated in the show, he would've had the opportunity to re-establish a genuine persona and win over some critics. Most viewers were upset by his deceit, so ideally, Gerry could have embraced vulnerability and authenticity. The show would have provided him with a platform to take accountability and atone for his mistakes.
The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner disappointed fans worldwide with his deception. DTWS could have allowed the infamous star to rebrand and restart. Unfortunately, fans will never know if Gerry is capable of subverting expectations and presenting real insight into his life.
