The Golden BachelorTheresa Nist recently introduced a new member to her family, proving once and for all that she doesn’t need Gerry Turner. Theresa, a 70-year-old day trader from New Jersey, never expected to find herself on a reality dating show in her golden years. She was married to William Nist, with whom she had two children, for 42 years until he passed away in 2014. Although she hadn’t dated much since her late husband’s passing, she decided to participate in the center’s first reality show. about the love lives of the elderly.
Like Theresa, 72-year-old Gerry was also a widower. The retired restaurateur was married to Toni Turner, with whom he had two daughters, for 43 years until his death in 2018. On the opening night of The Golden Bachelor Season 1, Gerry was left out of the Bachelor mansion, greeting 22 singles Golden women. He was enchanted by Theresa from the moment she stepped out of the limo that first night, and ended up giving her his last rose. Although the relationship did not last long, Theresa continued to pursue a life full of love.
Theresa and Gerry’s ill-advised marriage
Only fools rush
Gerry gave Theresa more than just her final rose. The Golden Bachelor The first season ended with Gerry putting a ring on Theresa’s finger, and they got married in a luxurious Golden Bachelor wedding, which was televised a few weeks later. The wedding may have been rushed, but the divorce happened even quicker. THE septuagenarian couple announced their divorce after just three months of the wedding.
Grandson Number Seven
Meet little August Edward Woolston
Joan and William had two children together, who are now adults and have children of their own. The Golden Bachelor the Season 1 star already had six healthy grandchildren, but she was just blessed with grandson number seven. Teresa recently posted a photo of the new baby on Instagram, writing: “Welcome to the world, Jen and Matt’s precious little boy, my seventh grandchild, August Edward Woolston!!“
Will Theresa do another Golden Bachelor Show?
She would be great on Golden Bachelor In Paradise
Since you left The Golden Bachelor and ending her marriage to Gerry, Theresa is now a single woman who could theoretically compete with another Bachelor Nation show. Since her last relationship with the franchise ended in divorce, Theresa will likely never be cast as the franchise’s lead, but she could appear in a potential season of The Golden Bachelor in Paradise. Whether Theresa is ready for another relationship, she will be quite busy with her new grandson.
Teresa Nist |
70 years |
Day trader |
New Jersey |
Gerry Turner |
72 years |
Retired restaurateur |
Indiana |
The Golden Bachelor the first season can be streamed on Hulu.
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