In a heartwarming update for Bachelor Nation fans, Gerry Turner, the star of the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor, has confirmed that he is dating again following his divorce from Theresa Nist. The 73-year-old reality TV star shared the news during an appearance on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast on April 15, 2025, nearly a year after finalizing his split from Nist in June 2024. Turner’s announcement has sparked excitement among fans eager to see him find lasting love after his whirlwind romance on the show.
Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner Is Dating Again After Theresa Nist Breakup https://t.co/2yXIC63nRJ
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Turner and Nist, who met on The Golden Bachelor in 2023, captured viewers’ hearts with their journey. The couple got engaged during the season finale in November 2023 and tied the knot in a televised ceremony in January 2024. However, their marriage lasted just three months, with the pair announcing their separation in April 2024. They cited challenges with their living situation—Turner in Indiana and Nist in New Jersey—as a key factor, alongside their deep commitments to their respective families. Despite the breakup, both expressed mutual respect and a desire to remain on good terms.
Now, Turner is embarking on a new chapter with an unnamed partner, though he’s keeping details under wraps for now. “I am dating someone,” he revealed on the podcast, adding, “I think at this point it’s going well. But I don’t want to say too much and jinx it.” Emphasizing a cautious approach, Turner noted his desire to “slow roll” the relationship out of respect for the time elapsed since his divorce. He described a strong connection with his new girlfriend, mentioning a spark he felt “almost the first time I saw her.” The relationship has already included family interactions, with Turner bonding with her daughters and her connecting with his own—Jenny, 50, and Angie, 42—from his late wife, Toni Turner.
Adding to his journey, Turner shared that his new partner has inspired him to embrace spontaneity, including plans for “a lot of travel.” This comes as Turner navigates life with a recent diagnosis of incurable bone marrow cancer, which he revealed in December 2024. Despite these challenges, his optimism shines through, offering hope to fans that this new romance might lead to the lasting happiness he’s been seeking.
