Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the latest couple to find love on The Golden Bachelor, have announced their plans to get married in a televised wedding ceremony on January 4, 2024. This will be the first televised wedding for the franchise since 2014 and is generating a lot of excitement among fans.
The announcement was made during the live finale of The Golden Bachelor, where Turner proposed to Nist in Costa Rica. At the ages of 72 and 70 respectively, the couple expressed their desire to get married quickly, citing their age as a factor and feeling a sense of urgency.
The news of their engagement came as a devastating blow to Leslie Fhima, the runner-up on the show who was eliminated in Costa Rica. During the “After the Final Rose” segment, Fhima expressed her heartbreak, revealing that she had fallen in love with Turner and felt blindsided by their breakup.
In an attempt to explain his decision, Turner stated that it wasn’t that things went wrong with Fhima, but rather that he felt a stronger connection with Nist and believed she was the right person for him. He referred to Nist as the right person in the wrong direction, indicating that their love was undeniable despite their differences.
During the live footage, Nist playfully joked about knocking Turner’s boots off, making a reference to their strong physical connection during their overnight date. This lighthearted moment provided some relief and added charm to their love story.
Turner and Nist bonded over their shared experiences of losing their spouses. Turner tragically lost his high school sweetheart and wife of 43 years in 2017, while Nist suffered the loss of her husband of 42 years to kidney failure. Their shared grief brought them even closer.
However, their love story has not been without its share of controversy. A woman claiming to be Turner’s ex-girlfriend came forward in an article published by The Hollywood Reporter, stating that they started dating a month after Turner’s wife passed away. According to her, their relationship lasted for over two years before coming to an end in early 2020. This revelation has sparked some debate among fans.
Despite the controversy, fans of The Golden Bachelor franchise are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Golden Wedding special, which will air on ABC at 8 p.m. The televised wedding of Turner and Nist is expected to be a memorable and heartwarming event for all involved.
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