The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner seems to be dipping his feet back into the spotlight by attending a dating event after revealing his divorce from Theresa Nist. Gerry rose to the spotlight after becoming the star of the first senior version of the hit franchise, The Bachelor. After finding love with Theresa and marrying shortly after their engagement, it came as a shock when Gerry and Theresa announced they would be divorcing after only three months of marriage. Despite the sudden end of their love story, The Golden Bachelor season 1 stars seem to be handling the media attention and public opinion with grace.
The 72-year-old, who was newly single, decided to attend the TinCaps Love and Roses Night event on May 17 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During the event, singles aged 21 and up participated in challenges in teams of five women and five men. Gerry hosted the VIP experience event, where attendees were treated to a Q&A session with The Golden Bachelor star. It seems Gerry didn't participate in the dating festivities but profited heavily from the $50 package. He treated those purchasing the VIP ticket package to a meet and greet photo, a Love and Roses wine glass, and a ticket to the game.
The Golden Bachelor 's Gerry Turner attended a dating-related event after announcing his divorce from Theresa Nist.
How Has Gerry Been Coping Since The Divorce Announcement?
Gerry & Theresa Have Handled The Media Scrutiny Well
Gerry convinced the woman, and viewers alike, that he was still reeling from losing his wife, Tori. With tears in his eyes, he addressed the camera, claiming that he lost her one month after purchasing their dream home. The couple, who supposedly met in high school, remained faithful to one another for 43 years. After her passing, Gerry could not bring himself to date another woman. Gerry shared, with great sadness, that he had been alone for over 45 years. The women swooned at this revelation. With Gerry spinning this web of lies, people started to question the authenticity of his claims.
This woman was 14 years his junior, and they began dating one month after his wife’s passing.
The truth is, following Toni’s passing, Gerry was really in a 3-year relationship with a woman. This woman was 14 years his junior, and they began dating one month after his wife’s passing. This was not the only woman Gerry would be entangled with after his wife’s passing. He would go on to date several other women. According to The Hollywood Reporter, these relationships lasted several months and were reportedly quite serious. While Gerry’s pursuit of love following his wife’s death is not necessarily wrong or disloyal, his choice to lie to everyone proves his manipulative nature.
Was Gerry Turner Chasing Clout On The Golden Bachelor?
Insiders Believe He Was Looking For Fame
After being named the first-ever Golden Bachelor, Gerry was taken on a press tour to introduce him to the world. Sharing his story with Bachelor Nation and the media alike, Gerry was treated like the most important person in Bachelor Nation, as for the moment, he was. While his behavior wasn't suspicious early on in The Golden Bachelor process, it became clear with time that Gerry was interested in the spotlight. For Gerry, who was outed as a failed restaurateur who had lied about his dating life before the show, the spotlight was the most important part of the experience.
While Gerry and Theresa's wedding was a quick affair, it wasn't a quiet one. The couple got engaged on the finale of The Golden Bachelor and shared that though they didn't have everything worked out, they weren't going to slow down. They were going to move faster, marrying just weeks later. While Theresa seemed more level-headed when it came to decision-making, it's possible Gerry's desire to stay in the spotlight could've pushed their wedding date up. Though Gerry may have had some genuine feelings for Theresa, his hunger for fame could've pushed their relationship further, and inhibited his good judgment.
What's Next For Gerry Turner After The Golden Divorce?
Many Feel He's Truly At Fault
While Gerry and Theresa decided to divorce together, it's possible that it was more on Gerry than his Golden Bachelor bride. Theresa seemed open to the idea of pursuing a relationship with Gerry throughout the experience. Though the pair struggled to find common ground enough that they chose to split, it's not necessarily all Gerry's fault that things ended. With the public choosing to blame Gerry after his potential true intentions came out, many are wondering what's next for Gerry in a public sense. Though his time hosting dating events could become the norm, could Gerry pursue love publicly again?
Though it seems unlikely he'd be trusted to become The Golden Bachelor for a second time, if the rumors surrounding Gerry's behavior are true, and he wanted to pursue fame after the series, he may look for another chance to find love on reality TV. If he's not pursuing another relationship, Gerry could be open to another reality TV experience in general. It's possible viewers could see this bachelor on another show in the future, though the welcome for Gerry may not be so warm.
