Gerry Turner and Ex-Wife Reunite at Golden Bachelor Finale

Los Angeles, CA – Gerry Turner, the first Golden Bachelor, reunited with his ex-wife, Theresa Nist, during the live finale of Golden Bachelor Season 2 on November 12, 2025. This marks their first public appearance together since their contentious divorce announcement in April 2024.

During the show, host Jesse Palmer announced Gerry, 74, was in attendance with his new fiancée, Lana Sutton. ‘Look who else is here: Gerry, our first Golden Bachelor,’ Palmer said, eliciting a wave from the couple seated in the crowd.

Gerry and Theresa, 72, almost became reality TV’s success story when Gerry proposed to her during the Season 1 finale after filming in Costa Rica. However, their marriage lasted just three months before they decided to dissolve it. ‘We’ve looked closely at our living situations and come to the conclusion mutually that it’s time for us to dissolve our marriage,’ Gerry explained in April.

In the wake of their split, Gerry shared that he felt misrepresented after their divorce. He claimed that he was made out to be a villain and that both had agreed to protect each other during their public announcement but felt that he took the blame alone. ‘It’s 50/50,’ he stated in an interview.

Theresa responded to Gerry’s remarks, expressing sadness over his feelings. ‘It makes me very sad to think that he felt empty and trapped,’ she said. She also revealed that Gerry’s claims regarding their relationship had hurt her deeply, stating, ‘I just go, that’s not how it was.’

The reunion sparked discussions about their rocky past, with both expressing a desire for peace. Despite their trials, Theresa mentioned she wishes Gerry well and hopes for good things in her own life.

This surprising reunion at the finale, along with the presence of other Golden Bachelor contestants, created a buzz, leaving fans eager for further updates on their lives.