The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner has been getting serious hate for his behavior on the show and afterward, but his recent TV appearance with his now ex-wife Theresa Nist is cringe enough to deserve some vitriol. After being cast as the lead for the inaugural season of the spin-off, Bachelor Nation was excited to get to know Gerry and learn more about what he was looking for in a partner. Throughout The Golden Bachelor season 1, Gerry made many strong connections but chose to propose to Theresa. The pair were married and divorced in just a few short months.
While Gerry and Theresa’s divorce was announced days after they filmed an episode of Celebrity Family Feud, the series chose to run their shot at the classic competition without acknowledging their divorce or making any edits. During the episode, Gerry referred to Theresa as his “lovely wife” when introducing his team to host Steve Harvey, and the awkwardness didn’t end there. According to Decider, Gerry and Theresa shared a few hugs during the episode to celebrate their team moving toward the win. The exes even participated in a more suggestive round of the competition where the question revolved around lingerie.
Should Gerry Turner Or Theresa Nist Appear On More TV Shows?
While Gerry and Theresa’s relationship has ended, it’s possible their reality TV careers are only just beginning. Though there hasn’t been any news about their participation on any other reality TV or competition shows, it’s possible that they could be considering the idea. While Gerry and Theresa’s appearance on Celebrity Family Feud was a bit cringe considering the dissolution of their relationship just days later, the former couple could benefit from their split by moving forward with future appearances on reality TV shows. As the Golden exes are affiliated with ABC, they could take on several different shows.
Though Theresa has had her hand in the Golden breakup, most of the blame for the split is being put on Gerry in the aftermath. This layer of blame could cause The Golden Bachelor star to be less popular on a future reality TV appearance, especially if he does a show like Dancing With The Stars that requires fan votes to move forward in the competition. While reality TV could be a great avenue for both Gerry and Theresa to continue with, it’s possible their reputations could make it difficult to win fans back over, so they should proceed carefully.
With The Golden Bachelorette gearing up to take the attention off of Gerry and Theresa’s failed marriage, it’s likely that the former couple will be able to resume some more of their regular activities without having to hear about the show soon. While Theresa seems to want to settle back into her regular life after the whirlwind experience, Gerry likely wants to continue to cash in on his reality TV fame. It’s possible that fans and Bachelor Nation followers will continue to see Gerry appearing on reality TV, despite his time on The Golden Bachelor being a failure.
