Amid sensitive reactions to his sudden divorce, Gerry Turner’s daughter has spoken out.
The Golden Bachelor’s short marriage to Theresa Nist has sent shockwaves through the Bachelor Nation fandom since the couple announced that they were separating At the beginning of April this year, just now three months after she tied the knot in a televised ceremony. On the same day of their announcement, Turner made their separation official by filing for divorce, citing an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. according to the petition obtained by ET. In her announcement interview on Good morning AmericaTurner apparently cited that they lived in separate states as the reason for the divorce, but noted that he was still in love with Nist.
“We’ve taken a hard look at our situation, our living situation, etc.,” Turner said, “and we’ve both come to the conclusion that it’s probably time to dissolve our marriage.”
One of Turner’s daughters, Angie, has since advocated for the former couple and reached out to those who are less than happy with the news.
“It is no surprise that the news that my father and Theresa have decided to separate has sparked a range of emotions and opinions. I love how invested people were in the show, what an experience having you on it!” she wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “What is disheartening is the level of anger and cruelty our family has faced.”
Speaking about the reality TV stars, Angie continued: “My dad and Theresa are nice, good people who made this decision for them, no one else. I would like to ask everyone to remember that behind every story there are real ones People with real feelings stand.” “
She concluded by thanking those who have shown her “love and compassion” and linked to Andy Levine’s podcast commentary. “Wow. Andy really nailed that feeling.” Dear Shandy Podcast,” She wrote.
At the podium, Levine defended Turner and Nist, telling listeners: “I am 100 percent convinced that there was a real, strong romantic connection, and even they, at 70 and 72 – even they were swept away like children.”
While critics have been upset about how quickly the two split, the podcast’s co-host had a different take on their brief relationship. “If anything, I think it’s a credit to them that they ended it so quickly,” he said. “They could have exploited that for a year. They could have said, ‘Hey Theresa – let’s get some Instagram followers. Let’s get some fame. Let’s sneak down the red carpet.’”
Instead, Levine said, “To be fair to ourselves and the world, we’re going to end this sooner than anyone thought.”
Others – including The Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron – in a less positive light. “Shame, shame, shame because they are supposed to set the standard of what we should find and they haven’t made it happen. Cancel them,” he continued See what’s happening live. “This is just a joke. Don’t cancel them, but I can’t expect more from them to find love.”
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