Bachelor Nation was left shocked and seeking answers after Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announced their split during an emotional interview on Good Morning America. The couple, who got married in January in a televised wedding, explained that they planned to move in together but couldn’t agree on a location. Gerry had been living at his lake house in Indiana while Theresa resided in her home in New Jersey. Despite looking at homes in South Carolina and New Jersey, they were unable to make a decision on where to live together.
Shortly after announcing their split, it was reported that Gerry had filed for divorce in his hometown of Petersburg, Indiana. Prior to their divorce, Gerry had made headlines for dating multiple women following the death of his first wife, Toni, in 2017. Despite some speculation from Bachelor Nation fans that the split was due to Gerry’s past, Theresa denied these rumors during the GMA interview. She stated that Gerry had already discussed his past with her before it became public and that it didn’t play a role in their split.
The Golden Bachelor season 1 contestant Susan Noles suggested that Gerry and Theresa’s families may have influenced their decision to split. Both Gerry and Theresa have separate children and grandchildren from previous relationships. Additionally, Gerry and Theresa had disagreements about Theresa’s job, with her work causing strain in their relationship. Theresa explained that she had originally only planned to be away for two weeks filming The Golden Bachelor but ended up staying longer. Her career was also a factor in the couple being long-distance after getting married.
Lifestyle differences may have also played a role in Gerry and Theresa’s split, according to reports from various sources. Podcast host Kate Casey shared details from a source who claimed that Gerry wanted a divorce because Theresa was too “uppity” and disagreed with some aspects of his lifestyle. On the other hand, Theresa’s inner circle didn’t see eye-to-eye with Gerry on certain lifestyle decisions. There were also rumors about an alleged comment that Theresa made while visiting Gerry in Indiana, which led to a disagreement about how they saw the world and their visions for the future.
Despite ongoing speculation and rumors surrounding their split, Gerry and Theresa have maintained that they still have a good relationship and are addressing the challenges in their marriage. They both acknowledge the difficulties they faced with blending their families and navigating lifestyle differences. Their split has prompted conversations among Bachelor Nation about the complexities of relationships, communication, and making decisions about the future. As fans continue to follow their story, they hope for clarity and closure for the couple as they navigate the process of divorce and moving forward in their lives.