Golden Bachelor Stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist Divorce After Three Months
Breakup Doesn't Dampen Bachelor Nation's Search for Love
April 12, 2024 | 11:03 am
Gerry Turner, 72, and Theresa Nist, 70, the first couple to meet and marry on "The Golden Bachelor," ABC's spinoff dating show, have announced their divorce after just three months of marriage.
Despite the breakup, Turner and Nist are encouraging fans not to give up on their search for a life partner. "Our journey on 'The Golden Bachelor' was a special one," Turner said in a statement. "We wish everyone all the best in their own love stories."
The couple's whirlwind romance began on the show, where Turner, a wealthy businessman, chose Nist, a retired nurse, as his bride. Their wedding ceremony was televised and drew widespread attention.
However, their marriage faced challenges from the start. The couple reportedly lived in different cities and struggled to adjust to the pressures of being in the public eye.
Turner and Nist's divorce is the latest in a string of high-profile breakups for couples who met on reality TV shows. Despite these setbacks, the popularity of dating shows remains strong, with viewers continuing to tune in for the drama and the hope of finding love.
As for Turner and Nist, they say they remain friends and wish each other well in the future.
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