Ashley Iaconetti expressed doubt about Golden Bachelor couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist blaming their divorce on long-distance issues. She suggested that living in different states and commuting to see each other a few times a month could have been a solution. Iaconetti shared that she wasn’t surprised by the couple’s split, as she didn’t feel any emotional connection when attending their wedding in Palm Springs, California.
Turner filed for divorce in his hometown of Petersburg, Indiana, citing an “irretrievable breakdown” of their marriage as the reason for the split. The couple had appeared earlier on Good Morning America to confirm their breakup, attributing the end of their relationship to their cross-country living situation. Turner expressed that they had come to the conclusion mutually that living apart was best for their individual happiness, despite still loving each other.
Despite their divorce, Turner emphasized that he still loves Nist and roots for her every day. The couple had a prenuptial agreement in place and planned to return their Neil Lane wedding and engagement rings as per contractual agreements. Both Turner and Nist had been married previously to their high school sweethearts, with Turner losing his wife in 2017 and Nist losing her husband in 2014. They each had adult children and grandchildren from their previous marriages.
This marks the second marriage for both Turner and Nist, who had been married for 43 and 42 years respectively to their late spouses. They announced their breakup three months after their wedding, with Turner mentioning that the decision was made after heart-to-heart conversations about their living situations. While they stated that they still love each other, they felt it was best for their happiness to live apart.
Despite the circumstances of their divorce, Turner and Nist remain dedicated to their families and have expressed mutual respect and admiration for each other. Iaconetti’s skepticism about the reasons behind their breakup adds another layer to the story of the Golden Bachelor couple. The couple’s decision to dissolve their marriage after a short period of time highlights the complexities of relationships and the challenges that can arise, even in love and commitment.
