US EditionGolden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist Slams Ex Gerry Turner’s Book Allegations
Gerry Turner’s 2025 memoir reveals his rushed January 2024 marriage to Theresa Nist and June divorce, highlighting struggles with compatibility and feelings of being trapped.
- Turner's memoir reveals he married Theresa Nist on a televised finale despite growing doubts and the couple announced their separation just three months after exchanging vows.
- Turner's memoir explains his ingrained 'need to please everyone' pushed him to proceed despite cold feet caused by delayed prenuptial agreement paperwork before the rehearsal dinner.
- Gerry details clashes over Theresa Nist’s diet, rejected homes in the $800,000 to $1.25 million range, and her pushing for properties north of $4 million, writing, 'I was a little resentful because her economic situation wasn’t at all what she had described on the show.'
- On Nov. 4, 2025, Theresa Nist denied stretching the budget and accused Gerry Turner of misrepresenting their relationship, while Turner admitted he 'regret getting married so quickly' but is now engaged to Lana Sutton, retired teacher.
- Turner reflects on grief over Toni and decades without dating since age 18, acknowledging post-retirement romances coverage had one correct detail and framing his failed marriage as a struggle between 'safe and familiar' and 'exciting but risky'.
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‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Says Ex Threatened to Chop Her Up, Hide Her Body
Theresa Nist, a former contestant on "The Golden Bachelor," has claimed that her ex-husband and fellow reality show alum Gerry Turner once threatened to kill her during their relationship. Speaking on Tuesday's episode of the "Dear Shandy" podcast, Nist recalled an incident that occurred while visiting Turner at his lakefront home. She said the exchange took place during a walk near Pretty Lake, where Turner pointed to a shed on the property. "…
‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner’s ex claims he joked about chopping her up before three-month marriage collapse
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‘Golden Bachelor’ star claps back at ex’s memoir: ‘Should have called off the wedding’
The first Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, released a memoir about his experience on the reality show and his brief marriage to Theresa Nist. Now, Nist is sharing her side of the story.
Golden Bachelor's Theresa Nist Hits Back at Ex Gerry Turner, Says He 'Should Have Called Off the Wedding'
“You did me no favors by marrying a woman that you did not want to marry,” Nist said about Turner on a recent podcastDear Shandy Podcast/Youtube; Brian Bowen Smith/ ABC via Getty Theresa Nist; Gerry TurnerNEED TO KNOWTheresa Nist is responding after former husband Gerry Turner recounted their relationship in his memoir, Golden Years: What I've Learned From Love, Loss, and Reality TVNist appeared on an episode of the Dear Shandy podcast, where sh…
‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Theresa Nist Pushes Back on Gerry Turner’s Memoir Claims: ‘Here’s What Really Happened’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
New details are emerging about the relationship between The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner and season 1 winner Theresa Nist, his now ex-wife. The 74-year-old reality star just released his memoir, Golden Years: What I’ve Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV and in it, he recounts some challenging moments from his brief marriage to Theresa. Entertainment Weekly shared an excerpt earlier this week in which Gerry made several claims about his…
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