Ashley Iaconetti expressed skepticism towards Golden Bachelor couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist blaming their divorce on the long-distance aspect of their relationship. She suggested that, especially at their age, living in different states and visiting each other once or twice a month could have been a solution instead of getting divorced after only three months of marriage. Iaconetti revealed that she didn’t feel much during her attendance at the couple’s wedding in Palm Springs earlier in the year, which made her less surprised about their separation.
Turner filed for divorce in his hometown of Petersburg, Indiana, listing the day of their separation as the same day he filed. The reason provided was an “irretrievable breakdown” of their marriage. Hours before this news broke, Turner and Nist had appeared on Good Morning America to announce their breakup. The couple held hands during the broadcast and spoke about their decision, mentioning that living in different states played a role in their breakup. Turner expressed that they had discussions about their living situations and mutually decided to dissolve their marriage for their individual happiness.
During their Good Morning America appearance, Turner shared that they had heartfelt conversations and still had love for each other. They both emphasized the importance of family but felt that living apart was the best decision for both of them. With a prenuptial agreement in place, Turner and Nist also made plans to return their Neil Lane wedding and engagement rings as stipulated in the contract. This marked the second marriage for both Turner and Nist, who were previously married to their high school sweethearts for over four decades each before their spouses passed away.
Gerry Turner’s first wife, Toni Turner, passed away in 2017 after 43 years of marriage, while Theresa Nist’s first husband, Billy Nist, died in 2014 after 42 years of marriage. Both Turner and Nist had children and grandchildren from their previous marriages. Despite the circumstances, they continued to share a mutual respect for each other and their families throughout the divorce process. The decision to end their marriage after a short time was met with mixed reactions, with some questioning the reasons provided during the public announcement on national television.
In the aftermath of the divorce news, Ashley Iaconetti continued to express her doubts about the reasons given for the split. She highlighted the importance of communication and compromise in relationships, especially when dealing with long-distance challenges. Iaconetti’s perspective on Turner and Nist’s situation shed light on the complexities of marriage and the impact of external factors on a couple’s decision to divorce. The couple’s journey from the Golden Bachelor to a short-lived marriage captured public attention, prompting discussions about love, commitment, and the realities of relationships in the modern world.
