Susan Noles, a fan favorite contestant from the show “Golden Bachelor,” shared with fans why Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist have decided to get divorced. Noles, aged 67, disclosed the reason behind Turner, aged 72, filing to end his three-month marriage to Nist, aged 70, in response to a fan’s question on the Instagram account of the “Golden Hour” podcast she co-hosts with her former co-star Kathy Swarts. According to Noles, the couple decided to divorce because neither of them could leave their families.
Turner and Nist announced their divorce on “Good Morning America,” explaining that issues regarding their living situation were the reason behind their decision. Turner stated that after having several heart-to-heart conversations with Nist, they realized that it was probably time for them to dissolve their marriage. Despite the decision, both Turner and Nist expressed their gratitude for the love and support they received from fans who watched “The Golden Bachelor” and emphasized that they did not want that support to change for anyone.
In an effort to salvage their marriage, Turner and Nist tried to find a new home in South Carolina and New Jersey but ultimately decided to end their marriage. Nist shared that they looked at numerous homes but could not come to a decision, leading them to conclude that living apart would be best for their individual happiness. Turner chimed in, agreeing with Nist’s sentiment about living separately.
The couple first met on the first season of the “Bachelor” spinoff, where they began dating and eventually got engaged in the season finale, which aired in November 2023. They tied the knot in January in a live TV special. Both Turner and Nist had been previously married and widowed before they started their relationship on the show, dispelling any rumors that their divorce was due to Turner’s dating history.
Reports had surfaced that Turner had dated multiple women after the death of his first wife, Toni, in 2017, despite claiming on the show that he had not been with anyone since becoming a widower. Nist addressed these reports on “GMA,” stating that Turner had discussed his dating history with her before they got married, and it was not an issue for her. She clarified that they had already talked about it, and it did not play a role in their decision to get divorced.
Overall, the decision to end their marriage was a mutual one between Turner and Nist, with both parties realizing that living apart would bring them more happiness. Despite the breakup, they expressed their gratitude for the support they had received from fans of the show “The Golden Bachelor.” Noles, in her role as co-host of the “Golden Hour” podcast, provided insight into the reasons behind the couple’s divorce, shedding light on their living situation and family circumstances that ultimately led to the end of their three-month marriage.
