Tyler Cameron, a former contestant on The Bachelorette, expressed his strong feelings about the recent split of The Golden Bachelor stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist. He criticized the couple for putting a stain on love in the Bachelor world by ending their marriage after only three months, stating that it made his relationships seem long in comparison. He admired their love story for bringing joy to Bachelor Nation, but was disappointed when they decided to dissolve their marriage.
Gerry, 72, and Theresa, 70, announced their separation during an appearance on Good Morning America, where they cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. The couple, who met on the first season of The Golden Bachelor, got married in a live televised ceremony in January. Despite their initial promise of a wholesome love story, they did not move in together after the wedding, leading to conflicts over where to settle down.
During their last joint interview on the “Dear Shandy” podcast, Gerry and Theresa discussed their long-distance relationship and their indecision regarding where to live. Theresa mentioned that they had originally considered South Carolina as their home but were still unsure. Gerry expressed his desire for fun and adventure after being retired for a long time, highlighting the importance of being able to enjoy life and do things freely.
Tyler speculated that Gerry and Theresa’s inability to compromise on lifestyle and location was due to both of them being set in their ways as they got older. He compared them to his own father, who is also single and stubborn. Tyler suggested that stubbornness may have played a role in their breakup. Bachelor Nation fans also expressed disappointment at the couple’s short-lived marriage, with some joking about the situation on social media.
Despite the criticism and jokes surrounding their split, Theresa took to Instagram to urge kindness and understanding from those who were confused and angry about their breakup. She admitted that she had believed the marriage would last forever and described it as one of the most incredible experiences of her life. Theresa acknowledged that sometimes things don’t go as planned, even at the age of 70, and that it’s okay to accept changes and move forward. The couple’s unexpected breakup has generated a mix of reactions from fans and followers of The Bachelor franchise.
