The Bachelor franchise often promises fairytale endings, but sometimes those endings turn out to be more like nightmares. Such is the case with the marriage of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, stars of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor.
Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur with many hobbies, found love on the show, which promised to help its participants find a companion for their golden years. Theresa Nist was among the 22 women vying for his attention and affection.
After getting engaged on the show’s finale in November 2023, the couple tied the knot in a live, televised ceremony on January 4, 2024.
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s Golden Wedding – Instagram
However, just three months later, on April 12, 2024, the couple announced their decision to divorce. The news shocked fans of the show and sent waves through the reality TV community.
Sandra Mason Stands Up For Gerry & Theresa Amid Criticism
So, what went wrong in this seemingly perfect match?...
Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur with many hobbies, found love on the show, which promised to help its participants find a companion for their golden years. Theresa Nist was among the 22 women vying for his attention and affection.
After getting engaged on the show’s finale in November 2023, the couple tied the knot in a live, televised ceremony on January 4, 2024.
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s Golden Wedding – Instagram
However, just three months later, on April 12, 2024, the couple announced their decision to divorce. The news shocked fans of the show and sent waves through the reality TV community.
Sandra Mason Stands Up For Gerry & Theresa Amid Criticism
So, what went wrong in this seemingly perfect match?...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Things may not be so golden between Golden Bachelor couple Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner. They still don’t live together four months after their whirlwind wedding. Keep reading for all the details.
Golden Bachelor Alums Reunite
ABC brought in three Golden Bachelor alums to counsel Joey Graziadei’s final three women on Season 28 of The Bachelor. Fans thought it was odd to bring in Susan Noles, Sandra Mason, and Leslie Fhima when none of those women won Gerry Turner’s heart on the first season of The Golden Bachelor.
But maybe they were saving the big guns for the finale. Golden Bachelor couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist were part of the studio audience at last week’s After The Final Rose special, where they watched as Joey proposed to Kelsey Anderson.
They weren’t the only Bachelor Nation alums to get invites to the big event. Gerry and...
Golden Bachelor Alums Reunite
ABC brought in three Golden Bachelor alums to counsel Joey Graziadei’s final three women on Season 28 of The Bachelor. Fans thought it was odd to bring in Susan Noles, Sandra Mason, and Leslie Fhima when none of those women won Gerry Turner’s heart on the first season of The Golden Bachelor.
But maybe they were saving the big guns for the finale. Golden Bachelor couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist were part of the studio audience at last week’s After The Final Rose special, where they watched as Joey proposed to Kelsey Anderson.
They weren’t the only Bachelor Nation alums to get invites to the big event. Gerry and...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Golden Bachelorette fans did a poll to see which of Gerry Turner’s Golden Bachelor contestants they wanted to see as the lead. Actually, the results might shock you a bit. While the show’s been given the go-ahead, the name of the lead hasn’t been revealed. So, it might not be one of the cast members from The Golden Bachelor.
Jesse Palmer Had Ideas On The Golden Bachelorette Lead
Bachelor Nation host Jesse Palmer felt that the lead for the new spinoff should come from Golden Bachelor contestants. While he thought that any of the women from the Askn group would work, he only mentioned Leslie Fhima as a second thought. Remember, she came in second place after Theresa Nist. However, not everyone is wild about Askn’s April Kirkwood, Susan Noles, Kathy Swarts, and Nancy Hulkower.
Leslie Fhima – Instagram
Many Golden Bachelorette fans think that Susan Noles might get the role,...
Jesse Palmer Had Ideas On The Golden Bachelorette Lead
Bachelor Nation host Jesse Palmer felt that the lead for the new spinoff should come from Golden Bachelor contestants. While he thought that any of the women from the Askn group would work, he only mentioned Leslie Fhima as a second thought. Remember, she came in second place after Theresa Nist. However, not everyone is wild about Askn’s April Kirkwood, Susan Noles, Kathy Swarts, and Nancy Hulkower.
Leslie Fhima – Instagram
Many Golden Bachelorette fans think that Susan Noles might get the role,...
- 3/23/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Gerry Turner and his wife, Theresa Nist joined some of the favorite contestants for his heart on TikTok and did the “of course” challenge. Familiar faces like Susan Noles, Natascha Hardee, Kathy Swarts, Sandra Mason, and Leslie Fhima participated along with others. ABC fans loved it because a few tidbits of information arrived in a lighthearted and fun way.
Gerry Turner’s Contestants Seem Very Different
Why do ABC fans keep on enjoying seeing the ladies from the Golden Bachelor together? Well, it really boils down to how they all made friends with the others. Fans of the show saw lonely people go looking for love and come out of the experience with multiple friends. As that seldom happens on the version of the show with younger women, the fun they share gladdens the hearts of viewers.
Golden Bachelor Girls Gather Together – Joan Vassos Instagram
Of course, the Askn girls...
Gerry Turner’s Contestants Seem Very Different
Why do ABC fans keep on enjoying seeing the ladies from the Golden Bachelor together? Well, it really boils down to how they all made friends with the others. Fans of the show saw lonely people go looking for love and come out of the experience with multiple friends. As that seldom happens on the version of the show with younger women, the fun they share gladdens the hearts of viewers.
Golden Bachelor Girls Gather Together – Joan Vassos Instagram
Of course, the Askn girls...
- 3/15/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Golden Bachelor alum Leslie Fhima came under fire from fans for her negative talk with Kelsey Anderson. How did Kelsey feel about it? Keep reading to find out why she’s defending Leslie.
Golden Bachelor Alum Gives A Reality Check
The Bachelor producers brought in the experts to counsel Joey Graziadei’s final three women before the Fantasy Suite dates. Sandra Mason, Susan Noles, and Leslie Fhima were on hand to advise Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, and Rachel Nance.
Gerry Turner’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, met with Kelsey to share her sage advice from her own Bachelor journey. However, rather than hyping Kelsey up, many fans thought Leslie was an absolute downer. She warned the younger woman that there was a chance Joey won’t choose her and to prepare herself for heartbreak.
Leslie Fhima and Kelsey Anderson/Credit: ABC YouTube Kelsey Anderson Defends Leslie Fhima After Advice Backlash
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Golden Bachelor Alum Gives A Reality Check
The Bachelor producers brought in the experts to counsel Joey Graziadei’s final three women before the Fantasy Suite dates. Sandra Mason, Susan Noles, and Leslie Fhima were on hand to advise Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, and Rachel Nance.
Gerry Turner’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, met with Kelsey to share her sage advice from her own Bachelor journey. However, rather than hyping Kelsey up, many fans thought Leslie was an absolute downer. She warned the younger woman that there was a chance Joey won’t choose her and to prepare herself for heartbreak.
Leslie Fhima and Kelsey Anderson/Credit: ABC YouTube Kelsey Anderson Defends Leslie Fhima After Advice Backlash
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- 3/13/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Three ladies from The Golden Bachelor made a surprise appearance on The Bachelor to give advice to the final three women. But are fans tired of seeing them? Keep reading for more on how fans reacted to see Sandra Mason, Leslie Fhima, and Susan Noles again.
Joey Graziadei’s Final Three Get Sage Advice
Only three women could win Joey Graziadei’s final rose: Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, or Rachel Nance. The three young women had a surprise waiting for them before their overnight dates with Joey. Three contestants from the first season of The Golden Bachelor traveled to Mexico to share words of wisdom.
Joey Graziadei and mystery letter/Credit: ABC YouTube
Sandra Mason shared her advice with Daisy, Susan Noles spoke to Rachel, and Gerry Turner’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, offered sage words to Kelsey. Leslie and Susan are front-runners to be the first Golden Bachelorette, airing this fall on ABC.
Joey Graziadei’s Final Three Get Sage Advice
Only three women could win Joey Graziadei’s final rose: Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, or Rachel Nance. The three young women had a surprise waiting for them before their overnight dates with Joey. Three contestants from the first season of The Golden Bachelor traveled to Mexico to share words of wisdom.
Joey Graziadei and mystery letter/Credit: ABC YouTube
Sandra Mason shared her advice with Daisy, Susan Noles spoke to Rachel, and Gerry Turner’s runner-up, Leslie Fhima, offered sage words to Kelsey. Leslie and Susan are front-runners to be the first Golden Bachelorette, airing this fall on ABC.
- 3/12/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
The announcement we’ve been waiting for has finally been made by ABC.
The Golden Bachelorette is official after months of speculation.
We figured the senior woman-led Bachelor Nation spin-off would be coming after the wild success of the premiere season of The Golden Bachelor.
Gerry Turner’s season of the senior spin-off was a smashing success, pulling in more than four million viewers in the first episode and growing in popularity from there.
The Golden Bachelor took over for fall 2023 unscripted TV, becoming Hulu’s most-watched unscripted show to premiere.
It didn’t take long for viewers to call for another spin-off featuring a woman from the show looking for her senior soulmate.
Rumblings of The Golden Bachelorette led to a casting call that Faith Martin shared in December while making it clear that she would not be the lead – though we’re hoping she was just bluffing and trying to throw us off.
The Golden Bachelorette is official after months of speculation.
We figured the senior woman-led Bachelor Nation spin-off would be coming after the wild success of the premiere season of The Golden Bachelor.
Gerry Turner’s season of the senior spin-off was a smashing success, pulling in more than four million viewers in the first episode and growing in popularity from there.
The Golden Bachelor took over for fall 2023 unscripted TV, becoming Hulu’s most-watched unscripted show to premiere.
It didn’t take long for viewers to call for another spin-off featuring a woman from the show looking for her senior soulmate.
Rumblings of The Golden Bachelorette led to a casting call that Faith Martin shared in December while making it clear that she would not be the lead – though we’re hoping she was just bluffing and trying to throw us off.
- 2/10/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist concluded their whirlwind romance Thursday night the same way it began, live on national television.
The inaugural Golden Bachelor couple said “I do” in front of 150 guests (and all those watching at home) at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. Deadline was invited, along with select other press, to attend the Golden Wedding in person.
While much of the production made it to the live show, there was also plenty that went on behind the scenes to pull off the event. Although the cameras started rolling at 5 p.m. Pt, guests began arriving around 4 p.m. to check in and get ready to walk the golden carpet to the pre-ceremony cocktail hour.
During the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed appetizers, including a nacho bar and meatballs. They were also treated to themed cocktails, like the “Birthday Suit,” harkening back to Theresa’s arrival...
The inaugural Golden Bachelor couple said “I do” in front of 150 guests (and all those watching at home) at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. Deadline was invited, along with select other press, to attend the Golden Wedding in person.
While much of the production made it to the live show, there was also plenty that went on behind the scenes to pull off the event. Although the cameras started rolling at 5 p.m. Pt, guests began arriving around 4 p.m. to check in and get ready to walk the golden carpet to the pre-ceremony cocktail hour.
During the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed appetizers, including a nacho bar and meatballs. They were also treated to themed cocktails, like the “Birthday Suit,” harkening back to Theresa’s arrival...
- 1/5/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner officially tied the knot with his final rose pick, Theresa Nist, Thursday, and the live broadcast of the couple’s nuptials certainly threw “Bachelor” Nation some curveballs.
The biggest shocker was certainly Brayden Bower’s surprise proposal to “The Bachelor” alum Christina Mandrell, days ahead of the pair moving in together and just over a month after they revealed their relationship to the world.
Wedding bells are also ringing for former “Bachelorette” Charity Lawson and her fiancé Dotun Olubeko, as the pair shared they plans to get married in fall 2025.
Still, as the women from the inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelor” showed up to celebrate the couple — including officiant Susan Noles, golden carpet correspondent Kathy Swarts, guests Faith Martin, Joan Vassos and Sandra Mason, among others — the ladies kept the shenanigans going, leading to several entertaining moments.
A handful of “Bachelor” Nation royalty were also in attendance,...
The biggest shocker was certainly Brayden Bower’s surprise proposal to “The Bachelor” alum Christina Mandrell, days ahead of the pair moving in together and just over a month after they revealed their relationship to the world.
Wedding bells are also ringing for former “Bachelorette” Charity Lawson and her fiancé Dotun Olubeko, as the pair shared they plans to get married in fall 2025.
Still, as the women from the inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelor” showed up to celebrate the couple — including officiant Susan Noles, golden carpet correspondent Kathy Swarts, guests Faith Martin, Joan Vassos and Sandra Mason, among others — the ladies kept the shenanigans going, leading to several entertaining moments.
A handful of “Bachelor” Nation royalty were also in attendance,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
There are so many stars from Bachelor Nation in attendance at The Golden Wedding and we have all the photos of everyone who is there!
The Golden Bachelor winning couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are getting married on live television on Thursday (January 4) at the La Quinta Resort & Club near Palm Springs, Calif.
It doesn’t sound like the couple had much say over the guest list as they didn’t even know which Bachelor stars were invited.
Theresa told Parade, “We want every single [Golden] Bachelor lady to be invited. We’re not in charge of that part of it, but want them to all be there.”
Head inside to see who attended…
Keep scrolling to see everyone who attended…
Host Jesse Palmer
The Bachelorette‘s Trista and Ryan Sutter
The Bachelorette’s Desiree and Chris Siegfried
Bachelor Nation’s Wells Adams
The new Bachelor, Joey Graziadei
The Bachelor...
The Golden Bachelor winning couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are getting married on live television on Thursday (January 4) at the La Quinta Resort & Club near Palm Springs, Calif.
It doesn’t sound like the couple had much say over the guest list as they didn’t even know which Bachelor stars were invited.
Theresa told Parade, “We want every single [Golden] Bachelor lady to be invited. We’re not in charge of that part of it, but want them to all be there.”
Head inside to see who attended…
Keep scrolling to see everyone who attended…
Host Jesse Palmer
The Bachelorette‘s Trista and Ryan Sutter
The Bachelorette’s Desiree and Chris Siegfried
Bachelor Nation’s Wells Adams
The new Bachelor, Joey Graziadei
The Bachelor...
- 1/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner are busy preparing themselves for their upcoming nuptials. While The Golden Bachelor winner, Theresa Nist, is busy getting ready to walk down the aisle, she’s still figuring out the guest list for her January wedding. While Nist insists she would happily invite Leslie Fhima to the big event, she seems uncertain whether Fhima will attend.
Theresa Nist is hopeful that some of her ‘The Golden Bachelor’ competitors will attend her wedding
Theresa Nist would be happy to see all of the women she shared the mansion with at her January wedding. The The Golden Bachelor winner revealed during an episode of Bachelor Happy Hour that she was hopeful several of her former housemates would make the trek to the wedding. Still, she had a few specific names for her guest list.
Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner | John Fleenor/Disney via Getty Images
According to Nist,...
Theresa Nist is hopeful that some of her ‘The Golden Bachelor’ competitors will attend her wedding
Theresa Nist would be happy to see all of the women she shared the mansion with at her January wedding. The The Golden Bachelor winner revealed during an episode of Bachelor Happy Hour that she was hopeful several of her former housemates would make the trek to the wedding. Still, she had a few specific names for her guest list.
Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner | John Fleenor/Disney via Getty Images
According to Nist,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC has not yet announced The Golden Bachelorette, but considering the success of The Golden Bachelor and how the network has dealt with the Bachelor Nation franchise in the past, it is probably a done deal. At least, Joan Vassos thinks it could be, and she is throwing her hat in the ring to appear in the show’s inaugural season.
She’d like The Golden Bachelorette to have a little twist, though. Vassos, who left the series unexpectedly, said she’d be happy to share the stage with another The Golden Bachelor cast off, and she thinks her bunkmate, Sandra Mason, would be a good pick.
Joan Vassos is open to appearing on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Joan Vassos might have left The Golden Bachelor early, but she isn’t interested in giving up on love. In fact, she’s not even giving up on finding a great match through a dating competition show.
She’d like The Golden Bachelorette to have a little twist, though. Vassos, who left the series unexpectedly, said she’d be happy to share the stage with another The Golden Bachelor cast off, and she thinks her bunkmate, Sandra Mason, would be a good pick.
Joan Vassos is open to appearing on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Joan Vassos might have left The Golden Bachelor early, but she isn’t interested in giving up on love. In fact, she’s not even giving up on finding a great match through a dating competition show.
- 11/10/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
[Editor's Note: This post contains spoilers for The Golden Bachelor Season 1, Episode 5.]
Pour one out for Susan Noles, whose guacamole farts and infectious energy have carried The Golden Bachelor for the past five weeks. On Thursday night, Gerry Turner said goodbye to Susan, a 66-year-old wedding officiant from Pennsylvania, during an emotional rose ceremony. With hometown dates ahead, Gerry was forced to cut the group down in size by half, with three women — Faith Martin, Leslie Fhima, and Theresa Nist — advancing to the final stage of the season, and three — Susan, Sandra Mason, and Ellen Goltzer — leaving the mansion for good.
Pour one out for Susan Noles, whose guacamole farts and infectious energy have carried The Golden Bachelor for the past five weeks. On Thursday night, Gerry Turner said goodbye to Susan, a 66-year-old wedding officiant from Pennsylvania, during an emotional rose ceremony. With hometown dates ahead, Gerry was forced to cut the group down in size by half, with three women — Faith Martin, Leslie Fhima, and Theresa Nist — advancing to the final stage of the season, and three — Susan, Sandra Mason, and Ellen Goltzer — leaving the mansion for good.
- 10/27/2023
- by Claire Spellberg Lustig
- Primetimer
ABC’s The Golden Bachelor is a smash hit for the network, as we all love Gerry Turner and hope he finds love. Gerry’s on a quest for a lifelong partner after his previous wife, Toni Turner, died suddenly. He’s on his way to true happiness with his final six women in episode 5. But only three women head to hometowns in The Golden Bachelor. Here are the three women Gerry takes on hometown dates.
[Spoiler alert: The Golden Bachelor hometown spoilers ahead.]
Who does ‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner take on hometown dates? ‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner with Faith Martin | Disney/John Fleenor
The Golden Bachelor is speeding along as Gerry Turner tries to find the love of his life. By episode 5, he has six women remaining: Susan Noles, Ellen Goltzer, Sandra Mason, Faith Martin, Leslie Fhima, and Theresa Nist. So, who makes it to hometowns?
According to spoilers,...
[Spoiler alert: The Golden Bachelor hometown spoilers ahead.]
Who does ‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner take on hometown dates? ‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner with Faith Martin | Disney/John Fleenor
The Golden Bachelor is speeding along as Gerry Turner tries to find the love of his life. By episode 5, he has six women remaining: Susan Noles, Ellen Goltzer, Sandra Mason, Faith Martin, Leslie Fhima, and Theresa Nist. So, who makes it to hometowns?
According to spoilers,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
[This story includes spoilers for the latest episode of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor.]
Gerry Turner was able to cheer on the women as they learned more about one of his great passions — yep, we’re talking about pickleball — during this week’s installment of The Golden Bachelor.
The latest episode featured a group-date competition as the women paired off for a pickleball tournament that included coaching from newly minted Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and encouragement from Bachelor Nation’s Trista Sutter. The Hollywood Reporter attended the taping of the date, which saw Ellen Goltzer and Kathy Swarts prevail as champions, with Sandra Mason — who stunned everyone with the news that she skipped her daughter’s wedding that day to participate — receiving the date rose.
“I’m not going to lie — my excitement was as high as theirs,” Turner quipped to THR about the athletic showdown. “But I think the most impressive part was how hard they were trying. They really wanted to learn the game.
Gerry Turner was able to cheer on the women as they learned more about one of his great passions — yep, we’re talking about pickleball — during this week’s installment of The Golden Bachelor.
The latest episode featured a group-date competition as the women paired off for a pickleball tournament that included coaching from newly minted Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and encouragement from Bachelor Nation’s Trista Sutter. The Hollywood Reporter attended the taping of the date, which saw Ellen Goltzer and Kathy Swarts prevail as champions, with Sandra Mason — who stunned everyone with the news that she skipped her daughter’s wedding that day to participate — receiving the date rose.
“I’m not going to lie — my excitement was as high as theirs,” Turner quipped to THR about the athletic showdown. “But I think the most impressive part was how hard they were trying. They really wanted to learn the game.
- 10/20/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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