The Golden Bachelorette: Speculation About Gerry Turner Wanting A Second Chance With Joan Vassos Explained (Did He Try To Reunite With Joan After Divorcing Theresa Nist?)

The Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos was recently asked about speculations that Gerry Turner wanted to reunite with her after his marriage to Theresa Nist went south, and her answer was surprising. Joan, who recently celebrated her 62nd birthday, met 72-year-old Gerry during The Golden Bachelor ​​​​​​season 1. Joan was one of 22 single Golden women who had traveled to the iconic Bachelor mansion to participate in the first unscripted dating show for single's in their golden years. When a family emergency pulled Joan out of the competition early, she was later cast as the spin-off's first female lead.

For his part, Gerry went on to give his final rose to 70-year-old Theresa. The two were married in a star-studded wedding that aired on ABC, just a few weeks after going public with their relationship. The couple shocked and disappointed everyone when they announced their divorce only three months later. There have been speculations that Gerry tried to rekindle things with Joan after his marriage to Theresa went down in flames. The Golden Bachelorette season 1's Joan was recently asked directly about the rumors and gave a very direct answer.

What Happened Between Joan & Gerry?

The One That Got Away

The excitement for The Golden Bachelor season 1 was palpable, and all eyes were on The Bachelor mansion when Gerry greeted his cast of 22 Golden women. The 72-year-old retired restaurateur was married to Toni Turner for 43 years before she died in 2018. Among the women he met that night was Joan, a private school administrator from Maryland. She didn't stand out to him initially, but she did receive a rose that night, which kept her in the game.

When Joan stood out to Gerry during a talent show group date, he realized she was a great catch. Joan won The Golden Bachelor season 1 talent show, so she won a solo dinner with Gerry. During their solo date, they connected, and it was clear they had serious chemistry. The date ended with Gerry giving Joan a rose, ensuring she'd be there for another week. Things were going well for Joan and Gerry until a phone call from home changed everything.