The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner recently spoke out about his brief engagement and marriage to Theresa Nist, and revealed if he had any regrets. Gerry and Theresa's relationship was supposed to mark an uplifting turning point in Bachelor Nation since it was the very first time senior citizens had their turn in the spotlight in the franchise. Unfortunately, their live TV wedding was rushed, taking place weeks after the finale aired. Then they got divorced a mere three months later. Ever since then, The Golden Bachelor season 1 star has been unable to salvage his damaged reputation.
Gerry Turner opened up about his quick engagement and marriage to Theresa Nist, and the Golden Bachelor star admitted he has no regrets.
After going through the whirlwind of a public relationship, engagement, marriage and divorce in such a short amount of time, it wouldn't be surprising if someone in that situation felt regrets over how everything unfolded. However, when Gerry spoke with ABC7 News, he shockingly admitted he didn't have regrets over getting engaged as opposed to just dating Theresa after The Golden Bachelor to see if they're meant for each other. "It's easy to have 20/20 [vision]," Gerry explained, but "when you're in the moment and you're swept away in the energy...I really can't say that I would change anything."
The experience was what it was. Looking back and trying to change things, it's easy to have 20/20 [vision], but it doesn't work that way. When you're in the moment and you're swept away in the energy--and you're doing the best you can, certainly, with all the input you have--I really can't say that I would change anything.
What Gerry Turner’s Lack Of Regrets Over Engagement Means
Gerry Doesn't Care What Bachelor Nation Thinks
Even before he got engaged to Theresa, reports started surfacing that contradicted statements Gerry had made about his pre-Golden Bachelor dating life. That right there started to put him on shaky ground with Bachelor Nation. Then when he and Theresa announced their divorce, Gerry's previously strong reputation plummeted off a cliff. He was accused of being responsible for the end of their relationship.
He has moved on from The Golden Bachelor, but the comments sections of his Instagram posts are still filled with backlash after his divorce. Hearing that kind of feedback from Bachelor Nation could have led Gerry to take stock of his actions surrounding The Golden Bachelor and his engagement to Theresa. Instead, he decided to double down on everything that led to his divorce. His ABC7 interview is further proof that he will never regain a strong reputation, even if he would like to be beloved in Bachelor Nation again.
Our Take On Gerry Turner Having No Regrets About Engagement
Gerry Isn't Aware Of His Own Faults
It appears Gerry doesn't think he did anything wrong leading up to his and Theresa's divorce. In the eyes of Bachelor Nation, he's the villain. On the one hand, it's good to not have regrets in life. On the other hand, though, when it comes to something as huge as a divorce, coming to terms with what happened is important for growth. It's completely fine if The Golden Bachelor star doesn't feel comfortable looking at the situation through a 20/20 lense--after all, he can't change the past--but being aware of one's faults is just as important.
