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 Golden Bachelor 's Gerry Turner is about to attend a dating-related event after announcing his divorce from Theresa Nist.
Based on recent reporting from IndyStar, Gerry seems ready to possibly step back into the dating scene. The 72-year-old, who is newly single, has 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 will participate in challenges on the field in teams of five women and five men. A man and woman will then be selected as the winners of the competition, enjoy the post-game fireworks, and receive a Fort Wayne dating package.
How Has Gerry Been Coping Since The Divorce Announcement?
Gerry & Theresa Have Handled The Media Scrutiny Well
Gerry will host the VIP experience event where attendees will be treated to a Q&A session with The Golden Bachelor star. It seems that Gerry will not be participating in the dating festivities. However, he will treat those purchasing the VIP ticket package to a meet and greet photo, a Love and Roses wine glass, and a ticket to the game.
Since the announcement of his divorce, Gerry has found himself the topic of many headlines, with lots of speculation about what life has been like since the announcement. Although it seems that Theresa has found joy in gardening and being with her family and friends, Gerry has yet to speak publicly about the divorce and his life so far. However, from his Instagram, it seems that Gerry is very involved with his kids' and grandkids' lives, and attending volleyball games and outings with his family. It seems Gerry is very close with his family, with his daughters watching the cruel reaction of Bachelor Nation to their father's divorce.
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 actually 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 The Golden Bachelor on another show in the future, though the welcome for Gerry may not be so warm.
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist have had their love lives play out for millions of viewers. They have been the topic of large conversations and debates on love and age in recent months. However, neither one has let the criticism interfere with their regular lives. They have both pushed forward and embraced their separation, and are looking to move on.
