Gerry Turner’s Ex-drama Played No Role in His Divorce from Theresa Nist

Golden Bachelor Gerry TurnerThe past played no role in his life Theresa Nist‘s divorce after three months as a married couple.

“Gerry had already discussed this with me,” Theresa, 70, said during the estranged couple’s meeting Good morning America appearance on Friday, April 12, referencing a bombshell report about Gerry’s dating history that was published in November 2023, days before Golden Bachelor Finale aired.

“He had explained it to me before the report was even published, so we were okay with it,” Theresa continued. “It didn’t matter.”

The Los Angeles Times reported last fall that 72-year-old Gerry dated several women after the death of his first wife. Tonywho died in 2017. One of the women featured in the article accused Gerry of fat-shaming her, which he denied.

“My only answer is that I have so many positive things in my life right now,” Gerry told the newspaper about the claims. “I have the wonderful love of Theresa, my partner. I don’t have time to think about comments like that. I’m excited to look forward.”

Meanwhile, Gerry proposed to Theresa Golden Bachelor Finale in November 2023. They married during a live special televised on ABC on January 4th.

After their wedding, Gerry and Theresa were open about their plans to move in together – they looked at houses in New Jersey and South Carolina – but they never followed through. Earlier this month, a source said Us weekly that despite the marriage, the former couple were in no hurry to change their living conditions.

Theresa lives in New Jersey while Gerry stayed in his home state of Indiana. They managed their long-distance relationship with frequent visits, the insider said Us.

“As questions arose about their living situation, Gerry and Theresa announced their divorce on Friday, confirming that moving in together was a key reason for their decision to separate.

“Theresa and I have had a series of heartfelt conversations and taken a close look at our situation – our living situation – and have come to the collective conclusion, so to speak, that it is time for us to dissolve our marriage. Gerry said during her GMA Interview in which they explain that “it is best for the happiness of each of us to live separately” and live closer to their respective families. (Both Gerry and Theresa shared two children with their late spouses.)

Despite their decision to split, both Gerry and Theresa confirmed that they still love each other very much.

“I still love this person, there’s no doubt in my mind,” he said. “I cheer for her every day.”