The Golden Bachelor
star Gerry Turner appears to be throwing subtle shade at his colleague Bachelor alumni Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran. Joey, who starred The Bachelor season 28, and Jenn, star of The Bachelorette season 21, they both competed in Dancing with the stars season 33. The two reunited after their first meeting in The Bachelorwhere Joey eliminated Jenn in week seven. The renewed attention surrounding Joey and Jenn may be too much for Gerry, who found his own fame as the first leading man in the Golden franchise.
Viewers were moved by Gerry’s search for love in The Golden Bachelor Season 1 after losing his wife. Unfortunately, the attitude towards Gerry changed as the season progressed. He led several women and faced negative press when an ex-girlfriend refuted Gerry’s claim that he had not dated since his wife’s death. Gerry ultimately chose contestant Theresa Nist, and the two were married in a televised wedding in January. However, to viewers’ shock, Gerry and Theresa divorced after just three months. After the announcement, Gerry’s reputation plummeted and he has struggled to recover ever since.
Gerry appeared to shoot Joey and Jenn
He tried to outshine them with his own dance video
Gerry jumped into the conversation when he shared a video on Instagram of him performing an elaborate dance move with a young girl. He wrote in the caption: “DWTS has nothing to do with Camryn, my granddaughter and I!!!” Gerry’s post quickly drew criticism for its attempt to divert attention from Joey and Jenn.
Collider noted that while Gerry’s post received some positive comments, many followers criticized Gerry for following in Joey and Jenn’s footsteps.. Gerry’s recent social media posts have been generally well-received, but his dance video is designed to keep him relevant. He even received a comment from the officer DWTS Instagram account, proving that her attempt to stay in the spotlight was effective. The timing of Gerry’s post suggests that his criticism was directed at Joey and Jenn, implying that he could outdo them.
Gerry might be jealous of the attention Joey and Jenn might be getting
Gerry saw his spotlight disappear
Gerry’s disastrous journey into The Golden Bachelor was Bachelor the biggest headline in the country in early 2024. However, Joey and Jenn have surpassed Gerry as the franchise’s newest hot topics. Jenn made headlines after she got engaged to Devin Strader during her last rose ceremony, only for him to ghost her and call off the engagement weeks later. Meanwhile, Joey faced rampant scrutiny over his engagement to Kelsey Anderson and the couple’s finances.
He made a poorly received appearance in The golden bacheloretteoffering advice to Joan Vassos despite the failure of her own marriage.
Gerry seems determined to stay relevant by any means necessary. He made a poorly received appearance in The golden bacheloretteoffering advice to Joan Vassos despite the failure of her own marriage. Gerry’s appearance was considered a desperate attempt to bring attention back to himself during Joan’s time in the spotlight.
It seems appropriate that Gerry would be upset about Joey and Jenn’s popularity. Just like Gerry, Joey’s reputation diminished after his appearance in the franchise. Even though Jenn’s engagement ended, fans have sympathy for her, while Gary was treated like a villain after their breakup. Now that Joey and Jenn are moving away from their drama to star Dancing with the starsGerry may wonder why he can’t find the same redemption.
Gerry may be looking for leverage to get cast on DWTS
Is he trying to stay relevant to get producers’ attention?
Gerry’s dancing post likely had a reason beyond keeping his name in the headlines. He may be gaining attention in hopes of landing a role in the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. Gerry’s cameo The golden bachelorette proves his desire to reinvent his image and move away from controversy, which is something DWTS has offered many competitors in the past.
Even if your time is The Golden Bachelor ended in heartbreak, Gerry is not ready to let go of the fame that came along with it. Despite the backlash, he is not wrong in looking for ways like Dancing with the stars this will keep you in the public eye. However, he shouldn’t try to stay relevant by attacking Joey and Jenn. All three know what it’s like to face the judgment of millions of viewers. If anyone should be rooting for Joey and Jenn, it should be Gerry.
Sources: Gerry Turner/Instagram, Collider