The Golden Bachelor season 1’s Gerry Turner has done damage to his reputation, and his 15 minutes of fame is almost over. Gerry was just an average 72-year-old widower living in relative obscurity when he was catapulted into the spotlight by being cast as the first lead of The Bachelor spin-off. The unscripted show centered around the love lives of seniors, and the tall, telegenic Gerry was the perfect leading man. When it was announced that he was The Golden Bachelor, women from all over the country applied to date him.
Gerry dated 22 eligible bachelorettes during The Golden Bachelor season 1 and gave his final rose to 70-year-old day trader and fellow widower Theresa Nist. The two were married quickly, and divorced almost as quickly, after only three months of matrimony. Since fans were already mad at Gerry for having been less than honest in the past, fans blamed him for the divorce. The damage to his reputation threatens any cultural relevance he earned during the show.
The Golden Bachelor Fans Don’t Love Gerry Like They Did Before
From Hero To Zero
Gerry’s fall from grace has been stunning because he started as a fan favorite. From the moment he was cast in The Golden Bachelor season 1, he skyrocketed from an unknown person to a reality superstar. It’s hard to overstate how drastically this changed Gerry’s life, and there’s no doubt that he grew to like the attention.
Once the retired restaurateur announced his divorce from Theresa, fans turned on him.
Gerry Has Given Up Posting On Social Media Often
He Wants To Step Out Of The Spotlight
After appearing on The Golden Bachelor season 1, Gerry grew an impressive social media following. He used to post on social media regularly, especially while the season was airing. He continued to post regularly during his short-lived marriage to Theresa. One of their last posts as a couple came in March when Gerry posted several Turner and Nist family photos to Instagram. In the photos, he and Theresa attend his granddaughter’s volleyball game, along with other members of Gerry’s family. Gerry and Theresa would announce their divorce just a few weeks after that post.
The caption reads, ” What better way to spend a Saturday than watching your granddaughter play volleyball with Theresa and all the family.”
Gerry’s Divorce From Theresa Really Hurt His Reputation
Theresa Has Moved On
Gerry has received a lot of criticism for his behavior since his split from Theresa, and it has damaged his reputation. The criticism is unfair since Gerry and Theresa are equally to blame for their failed marriage, but Gerry has received more blame. For her part, Theresa doesn’t seem to be angry at Gerry and has moved on, and Gerry may want to take a page out of her book. The Golden Bachelor season 1 star will have to come to terms with the fact that he may never be able to recover his good name.
