Gerry Turner, aged 72, and Theresa Nist, aged 70, captured the hearts of viewers with their late-life love story on “The Golden Bachelor.”
However, just three months after their wedding aired on national television, they shocked fans with news of their divorce.
The announcement came during an interview on “Good Morning America,” where they disclosed that differences in living arrangements led to their decision.
Turner resides in Indiana, while Nist calls New Jersey home. Despite the dissolution of their marriage, they expressed gratitude for the support they received from viewers and emphasized their desire to maintain the hope their story inspired.
Their relationship, which blossomed on a reality dating show aimed at seniors, faced the scrutiny and challenges often associated with finding love later in life.
The couple’s journey, from Turner’s proposal in Costa Rica to their televised wedding ceremony, was a highlight of the show’s first season.
Their union was celebrated by millions of viewers, marking a successful revival of the “Bachelor” franchise.
Despite their split, the network announced plans to continue the series with a new spin-off titled “The Golden Bachelorette” in the fall.
