Patti Stanger expressed surprise at the success of The Golden Bachelor but had concerns about the relationship status of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist before they announced their divorce. Stanger questioned why the former couple was not living together and speculated that there may have been financial motivations behind Gerry’s choice to marry Theresa. Despite signing a prenup, it is unclear if they combined their finances. Gerry, a former owner of burger franchises, was reported to be wealthier than Theresa, who works as a senior compliance officer.
Stanger also suggested that Gerry may have had regrets about choosing Theresa, especially after viewers saw his connection with runner-up Leslie Fhima. She emphasized that The Bachelor is just a platform for introduction and ultimately it is up to the individuals to make their own decisions. Stanger is no longer working with Bravo but has a new show on The CW called The Matchmaker, which debuted on April 11. The show is different from Millionaire Matchmaker and focuses on topics such as ancestral trauma, attachment styles, and narcissism.
The Matchmaker, Stanger’s new show, is a departure from Millionaire Matchmaker but still contains some elements from her previous Bravo show. Stanger expressed gratitude to Bravo for those elements and mentioned that viewers can stream Millionaire Matchmaker on Netflix. The Matchmaker explores topics that people have been questioning post-pandemic, such as why they are still single and how to break patterns in love. Stanger cohosts the show with The Bachelor alum Nick Viall and stated that it is a groundbreaking social experiment that teaches viewers about relationships in a unique way.
Stanger praised The CW for giving her the freedom to create The Matchmaker and emphasized that the show will teach viewers to break their patterns in love. She highlighted that other dating shows do not focus on educating viewers like her show does and described it as a social experiment to help those who are struggling to meet people. The Matchmaker aims to provide valuable insights and guidance on relationships, attachment styles, and breaking negative patterns in love. Stanger and Viall cohost the show, offering their expertise and advice on love and relationships.
