Summary
- Fans should give The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner a break, as his divorce from Theresa Nist doesn’t seem to be his fault and Theresa holds no grudge against him.
- Golden Bachelorette ladies like Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts have come to Gerry’s defense, and Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos remains good friends with him.
- Fans attacking Gerry’s wholesome Instagram posts show that some people can’t let go of their negative opinions about his charity work and positive impact despite it.
The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner began his season as a hero, but allegations about his past and divorce from Theresa Nist tarnished his image, but I think it’s time to give him a break. Gerry, a 72-year-old retired restaurateur from Hudson, Indiana, married Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old financial services professional from Shrewsbury, New Jersey, on January 4, 2024. However, just three months after their golden wedding, they announced their separation because they couldn’t decide where to live because neither of them wanted to leave their families.
TheThe Golden Bachelor season 1 featured Gerry as a widower who hadn’t dated much since his wife Toni had died six years earlier after 43 years together. However, the revelation in The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Gerry had a years-long affair with a woman before filming the show. It also accused him of lying about his career, claiming he had worked as a handyman before The Golden Bachelor. This destroyed people’s confidence in Gerry, but his divorce from Theresa really made him a villain. It’s time to let Gerry go, though.
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Gerry is not to blame for his divorce from Theresa Nist
Theresa holds no grudge against Gerry
I find it strange that so many fans blame Gerry for his and Theresa’s divorce Theresa herself does not hold a grudge against the man. When Gerry and Theresa announced their divorce Good morning AmericaSharing via Instagram, they announced that they still love each other. If Theresa blamed Gerry for the divorce, she wouldn’t have said anything positive about him. If he doesn’t scold her, fans have no reason to keep raking her.
Although many fans have accused Gerry of marrying Theresa for her money or fame, there is no indication that this is true. I believe their divorce settlement proves this their prenuptial agreement guaranteed that they would leave the marriage with only what they brought with them. Therefore, the accusations that Gerry was after Theresa’s money were completely baseless.
Gerry’s Golden Bachelor ladies have come to his defense
Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts have supported Gerry
on SiriusXM The Jess Cagle Showshared through SirusXM youtube channel, The Golden Bachelor stars Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts were interviewed about the divorce. Susan defended Gerry, explained that he had to support her because Theresa chose not to move and quit her job, so he got frustrated and she didn’t blame him. Susan also said that she never said she would move to Gerry’s hometown. Kathy added that Gerry is a nice guy and Theresa is a lovely lady.
In addition, in the interview ET, The Golden Bachelor pace Joan Vassos revealed that she and Gerry text all the time and he is a very good friend to her. If Gerry was as horrible as people make him out to be, these strong, outspoken women wouldn’t stand up for him and stay friends with him. I trust the judgment of Susan, Kathy and Joan because unlike most fans they have met and spent time with Gerry. I believe Gerry has made some mistakes, but nobody is perfect.
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Fans are attacking Gerry’s wholesome Instagram posts
Gerry doesn’t seem to be doing anything right in the eyes of some fans
One of the things that bothers me the most about the aftermath of the event The Golden Bachelor divorce is how fans have attacked Gerry on Instagram. Even her wholesome Father’s Day and Memorial Day posts have come under fire, as some feel she’s acting as if the divorce never happened and moving on too quickly. However, one of the most disturbing things was when Gerry posted about her charity work for AGAPE of Fishers, Indiana, an organization that provides therapy for disabled children using horses.
One of Gerry’s followers wrote: “Who cares? Your few months of fame is over.” Gerry replied, “You don’t care that challenged children can find therapy to help them learn to walk? Or learn to talk? This is a charity for innocent children who work hard to be as normal as they can be. I forgive your indifference.”It’s hard to believe The Golden Bachelor fans hate Gerry for now that they totally see the point of his positive messages helping people. I feel like it’s time to give Gerry a break and let him get on with his life.
Although it is understandable The Golden Bachelor fans were disappointed when Gerry and Theresa broke up after such a short time, I don’t think they have the right to attack Gerry. Divorce doesn’t change the fact that Gerry and Theresa’s love story gave people hope that love can be found at any age. Gerry broke through as a golden bachelor, and while he was by no means perfect, he made an impression. It’s time to let Gerry get on with his life in peace.
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Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Good Morning America/Instagram, SirusXM/Instagram, ET, Gerry Turner/Instagram
The Golden Bachelor
The Bachelor returns to television with The Golden Bachelor, a romantic reality competition series created for ABC. The show focuses on a generation of older hopefuls, with one older man hoping to legalize and defeat one of several older female contestants.
