Golden Bachelor stars Gerry and Theresa’s wedding sparked backlash for overt Amazon ads & Brayden’s ill-timed proposal, overshadowing their special day.
In an elegant televised live ceremony, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, stars of The Golden Bachelor, exchanged vows, marking a significant moment for the popular reality TV series.
However, a segment of the wedding special garnered criticism from viewers over its perceived commercial nature.
During the pre-ceremony festivities, fan-favorite contestant Susan Noles, often likened to reality TV personality Kris Jenner, presented the bride with a gift from the couple’s Amazon wedding registry.
The gift, a set of crystal champagne glasses, was revealed live, accompanied by a promotional Instagram post from The Golden Bachelor account, encouraging viewers to shop items from the couple’s registry.
This overt display of product placement sparked backlash among the show’s audience.
Viewers expressed their dissatisfaction in the comments section, accusing the segment of being more of an advertisement for Amazon than a celebration of the couple’s love.
Many lamented the lack of subtlety in the marketing approach, with some suggesting the wedding felt like a commercial.
Adding to the controversial aspects of the wedding special, Brayden Bowers, a former contestant of The Bachelorette, proposed to his partner Christina Mandrell during the event.
This move was criticized by fans for overshadowing Gerry and Theresa’s wedding, with several expressing annoyance at the inappropriate timing of the proposal.
The combination of apparent commercialism and the unexpected proposal prompted a mixed reception from viewers, overshadowing what was intended to be a celebration of love and partnership on The Golden Bachelor.
