Theresa Nist, 70, and Gerry Turner, 72, are in the midst of a divorce just three months after their televised wedding. Despite their breakup, Theresa was seen wearing her custom Neil Lane diamond ring, featuring 18 round brilliant cut diamonds. She acknowledged during their appearance on Good Morning America that she will eventually have to return the ring, as per their agreement with ABC. While Gerry cited their long-distance living situation as the main cause of their breakup, they both expressed love for each other and a dedication to their families during the show.
Gerry Turner filed for divorce in his hometown of Petersburg, Indiana, citing the “irretrievable breakdown” of their marriage. The couple had an existing prenuptial agreement, and they never lived under the same roof. Despite this, they had dreams of one day living together in South Carolina, where they both had connections. Gerry shared that fate seemed to play a part in their mutual desire to live in South Carolina, a location that would resolve the issue of compromising on where to live and reconcile their families. Theresa agreed and shared that they had envisioned purchasing a large home for their adult children and grandchildren to visit comfortably.
Theresa and Gerry met and fell in love on the first season of The Golden Bachelor, getting engaged during the show’s finale episode in November 2023. They tied the knot on January 4, 2024, in front of ABC cameras, marking the second marriage for both reality stars. Gerry was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Toni, for 43 years before her passing in 2017. Theresa was married to her high school boyfriend, Billy, for 42 years before his death in 2014. Despite their failed marriage, the couple expressed their love for each other and their dedication to their families.
The couple’s breakup was a mutual decision that was made after several heart-to-heart conversations. Gerry explained that both he and Theresa felt it was best for their individual happiness to live apart. While they still loved each other and had dreams of living together in the future, they realized that their long-distance living situation was a significant barrier to their relationship. Theresa acknowledged that they had come to this decision together after looking closely at their living situations and their dedication to their respective families. Despite the sadness of parting with her custom wedding ring, Theresa was willing to abide by their agreement with ABC and return it.
Ultimately, Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner’s relationship ended in divorce after just three months of marriage. While they had dreams of living together in South Carolina and creating a comfortable space for their families to visit, their long-distance living situation became a significant obstacle to their happiness. Despite their mutual love and dedication to their families, they came to the decision that it was best for them to live apart. The breakup marked the end of a whirlwind romance that began on a reality TV show and culminated in a televised wedding. Despite their differing paths ahead, both Theresa and Gerry expressed gratitude for the time they shared together and the love they experienced during their brief marriage.
