Gerry Turner, 72, and Theresa Nist, 70, got married in January, just four months after their televised engagement on The Golden Bachelor. However, three months later, the couple decided to end their marriage. They confirmed that they have a prenuptial agreement in place and highly recommend it to others. The terms of their agreement have not been publicly revealed, but both have significant assets and salaries. Gerry, a retired restaurateur, had owned multiple establishments in Illinois, while Theresa worked in finance for 17 years and holds six securities licenses.
Before going on The Bachelor, Gerry owned a business similar to the Cadillac Diner where he and Theresa had their first date. He stated that after retiring at 55, he continued working in maintenance and as a handyman, giving back to the community. However, an article by The Hollywood Reporter in December 2023 claimed that Gerry misrepresented his career, which he denied. Despite the controversy, Gerry maintains that the work he did after retirement was meaningful and valuable to others.
Theresa worked as a stay-at-home wife during her first marriage, but after buying stock, she became a day trader and built a successful career in finance. She serves as a senior compliance officer for a regional firm in New Jersey and has six securities licenses. While Gerry is based in Indiana, Theresa continued to live in her New Jersey home throughout their three-month marriage. The couple had been considering moving in together, exploring potential homes in South Carolina and New Jersey, before deciding to separate.
Gerry and Theresa’s decision to recommend a prenuptial agreement comes from their desire to protect their assets. Gerry had sold his drive-in franchise, Mr. Quick, in 1985 before retiring with his late wife, Toni Turner, to Indiana. He worked in various maintenance roles after retiring, not for financial gain but to help others in need. Theresa, on the other hand, continued to work in finance and build her career despite taking time off to be a stay-at-home wife during her first marriage.
The couple’s quick engagement and subsequent breakup after three months raised questions about the authenticity of their relationship. With Gerry’s alleged misrepresentation of his past career and the revelation that Theresa was initially a stay-at-home wife, doubts were cast on the true nature of their connection and intentions in getting married. Despite their recommendation of having a prenuptial agreement in place, their short-lived marriage and decision to separate so soon after their televised engagement have left fans and onlookers questioning the motivations behind their union.
