The Golden Bachelor‘S Gerry Turner and his winning candidate, Theresa NistThey have announced that they want a divorce.
In a new interview with Good morning Americathe 72-year-old reality TV star and his 70-year-old wife – who tied the knot in a televised ceremony In early January on ABC – shared the news that they were ending their marriage after three months.
“Theresa and I have had a number of heartfelt conversations and looked closely at our situation, our living arrangements, etc., and we’ve both kind of come to the conclusion that it’s probably time for us to call it quits.” “Our marriage,” said Gerry, who sat next to Theresa and held her hand.
As for what led to their divorce, Gerry vaguely remarked: “What strikes me most in our conversations is how committed we both are to our families… I think we both feel it’s for happiness is the best of each individual.” that we live separately.
He insisted he “still loves” Theresa, adding: “I still love that person. I have no doubt that I am still in love with her. I cheer for her every day.”
The exes shared that they had a marriage and would recommend it to others, and they stressed that they don’t want to discourage others from seeking a second chance at love.
“I don’t think we can tell you how many people have told us it has given them so much hope. We don’t want that to change for anyone,” Theresa said.
And Theresa insisted Gerry’s previous romantic relationships played no part in the former couple’s decision, saying she was already aware of it.
The news was announced just a few hours later GMA first made the announcement during an “emotional interview” with the couple, whose love story captured the hearts of millions throughout the fall.
The announcement comes less than a week after Gerry and Theresa met each other and walked arm in arm on the blue carpet at the Hulu on Disney+ launch event in Los Angeles.
At the venue, the couple looked happy and content and Theresa rested her head on her husband’s shoulder and even took a photo with it NCIS And That 70’s show Star Wilmer Valderrama.
During the season, Theresa met Gerry’s daughters Jenny and Angie and his granddaughters Payton and Charlee, who shared in their father’s and grandfather’s happiness and gave Theresa their approval.
“If Dad proposed to Theresa, I think it would be a great thing. “I would be very happy for him,” Jenny said in one of the final episodes of the show’s first season, and Angie added, “I really am.” I think I could imagine him getting on his knees and her marry.”
Ultimately, Gerry’s family members correctly predicted his outcome as a restaurant owner broke things off with his runner-up, Leslie Fhima, and presented Theresa his final rose, knelt and asked for her hand in marriage.
“You’re the person I can’t live without,” he told his then-fiancée in the final episode. “Theresa, I love you 1,000 percent. I will never stop believing that I choose you every day.”
The marriage proposal and eventual wedding were anything but unexpected for us The Golden Bachelor‘s host, Jesse Palmer, the said ET In November, “Gerry showed up wanting to find someone to spend his golden years with, and I think he found that.”
In December, ET spoke exclusively with Gerry and Theresa With their wedding still a month away, they shared their excitement for the upcoming event and were finally able to share their love with the world after keeping it a secret while the show was airing.
“When you get to that age, every moment is precious and you don’t want to waste it,” Gerry told ET. “Now we have a date out there to look forward to instead of keeping it a secret every day. It’s a completely different way of thinking.”
Theresa added, still in disbelief: “I was open to the experience and the opportunity to get married again, but who would have thought? That is amazing. That’s incredible.”
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