The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner recently settled his divorce from Theresa Nist, but is he ready to start dating again? Gerry recently celebrated his birthday, turning 73 years old, and his life has changed so much over the last few years. The retired restaurateur was living the quiet life of a widower when reality television fame came calling, and he was cast as the first lead of The Bachelor spin-off that centered on elderly singles. After dating 22 amazing older women, Gerry gave his final rose to 70-year-old day trader Theresa Nist.
Gerry and Theresa tied the knot in a lavish Golden Bachelor wedding, which aired just a few weeks after The Golden Bachelor season 1 came to a close. Hopes were high that the septuagenarian couple would live happily ever after, but they announced their divorce after only three months of marriage. Since the split, Gerry has been the target of enormous scrutiny, especially in light of revelations about his love life. Though he has remained single, he may be ready to start dating again soon.
Gerry Went Through A Huge Loss
He Lost His Best Friend
As a widower, Gerry knows what loss means. Long before being cast in The Golden Bachelor season 1, Gerry lost his wife, Toni Turner, after 43 years of marriage in 2017. One of his greatest sources of comfort during mourning was Gerry’s dog, Cody. Sadly, Gerry recently posted about Cody’s passing on Instagram, writing, “Here’s to the dog who ushered me thru the toughest years a man could endure.”
“R.I.P. Cody.”
With Cody gone, Gerry will be lonelier than ever, and dating could help him cope with the loss of his beloved pup. Gerry’s post has 6.1K likes so far, and the comments are flooded with love and support for the former Golden Bachelor.
Gerry’s Been Spending A Lot Of Time With Family
To Fill The Lonely Void
Since ending his marriage to Theresa, Gerry has focused on being with his family. In late May, Gerry posted a family photo to Instagram of Gerry and his family enjoying a fun day out on a boat. The post has 8.6K likes, and the caption reads, “Memorial Day weekend was so much fun with all the family around.”
Between the sad death of his dog and spending so much time with family and friends, it’s clear that Gerry feels lonely and wants to be near other people.
Gerry Has Romantic Options
He Doesn’t Have To Be Alone
In a June interview, Gerry told TMZ that though he’s not ready to start dating again, he’s got plenty of romantic options. According to Gerry, women have been sending him messages via his DMs and have even approached him in person, giving him their phone numbers. The Golden Bachelor season 1 star claims not to have contacted any of the women yet, but it’s clear Gerry’s single because he wants to be, and it’s only a matter of time before he’s ready to bravely get back into the dating pool.
