On a night filled with mixed emotions, Theresa Nist was seen stepping out after she and Gerry Turner finalized their divorce, officially ending their whirlwind romance that began on TV. The couple, who had become household names during the first season of ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ signed a dissolution of marriage decree in an Indiana court.
A Whirlwind Romance and Televised Wedding
Turner and Nist’s journey from dating show stars to newlyweds was one for the books. They got engaged during the grand finale, which aired on November 30. Turner proposed in the picturesque locale of Costa Rica.
In January, they took their vows in what was dubbed the first ‘Golden Wedding’—a live televised event that marked another milestone for the franchise.
A Short-Lived Union
Their marriage, however, was short-lived. Post-wedding bliss quickly gave way to logistical challenges. Turner is based in Indiana, while Nist resides in New Jersey—a fact that made it difficult to merge their lives.
“We looked at homes in South Carolina. We considered New Jersey. And we just looked at home after home, but we never got to the point where we made that decision,” said Nist during a joint interview on ‘Good Morning America’ in April.
A Loving Farewell
Despite their split, both still harbor deep feelings for each other. Turner expressed his enduring affection by stating, I still love this person. There’s no doubt in my mind I still am in love with her.
Nist echoed those sentiments, saying I still love him.
Celebrating Independence
Now ready to move forward, Theresa recently had a big night out celebrating her newfound independence. While details of the celebration remain private, insiders suggest she is focusing on embracing this new chapter of her life with optimism.
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This dissolution marks a poignant moment in Bachelor history as Turner not only became the oldest star at 72 but also the franchise’s first engaged and married ‘Golden Bachelor.’ He is known for setting records throughout his tenure on the show.
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