‘Golden Bachelor’ couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing

“Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations, and we’ve looked closely at our situation, our living situation, so forth and — and we’ve kind of come to the conclusion mutually that it’s probably time for us to — dissolve our marriage,” Turner toldJuju Changin an interview for “Good Morning America.”

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist have decided to part ways. The couple, who met and married on “The Golden Bachelor,” a show that gives seniors a chance to find love, announced their divorce just three months after their televised wedding. They cited their dedication to their families and challenges in finding a suitable living situation as factors in their decision. Despite the end of their marriage, they expressed gratitude for the support they received from fans and remain hopeful for their futures.

“Get a divorce?” Chang clarified. “Yes,” Turner said.

“We have received so much love and support from so many people who watched ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ and I don’t think we can tell you how many people told us that it gave them so much hope,” Nist said. “We want none of that to change for anybody.”

Turner proposed to Nist on the season 1 finale of “The Golden Bachelor,” which aired on Nov. 30.

During an interview that aired the morning after the finale, each told “GMA” they had found their “person.”

In the new interview, Turner said, “The thing that strikes me the most in our conversations, it’s been how dedicated both of us are to our families … So we look at these situations and I think we just feel like it’s best for the happiness of each of us to, to live apart.”

Once upon a time, in a land filled with reality TV shows and rose ceremonies, a couple named Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist found love on a show called “The Golden Bachelor.” This show was a beacon of hope for those who believed love could bloom at any age. Gerry, a charming widower, and Theresa, a lovely lady with a heart of gold, captured the hearts of viewers as they navigated the treacherous waters of reality TV romance.

Fast forward to the present day, and it seems their fairy-tale romance has hit a bit of a snag. The couple recently announced that they are divorcing, just three months after their televised wedding. It’s a sad twist in their love story, but one that has left fans both heartbroken and intrigued.

Gerry and Theresa sat down with Juju Chang for “Good Morning America” to discuss their decision. They revealed that they had come to the mutual conclusion that it was time to dissolve their marriage. Despite their love for each other, they found it difficult to merge their lives together. This decision was not taken lightly, as they had both been married to their high school sweethearts for over 40 years before finding love again on “The Golden Bachelor.”

In a world where reality TV relationships often end in disaster, Gerry and Theresa’s story seemed different. They promised to stay best friends and continue to look for love with other people. Their message of hope for those seeking love later in life still resonates, even as their own love story comes to an end.

So, as we bid farewell to Gerry and Theresa’s televised romance, we can’t help but wonder what the future holds for them. Will they find love again? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, their journey has reminded us all that love is a wild and unpredictable thing, no matter your age.

When asked how this fell apart after both said they were 100% committed to making this work, Nist said “that was the plan.”

“We looked at homes in South Carolina, we considered New Jersey, and we just looked at homes after home, but we never got to the point where we made that decision.”

Turner and Nist got married during a televised wedding that aired Jan. 4, with their children and grandchildren in attendance.

The pair, holding hands during the interview, reiterated that they did not fall out of love.

“I still love this person,” Turner said. “There’s no doubt in my mind, I still am in love with her. I root for her every day.”

The couple who brought hope to many looking for love later in life told “GMA” their message for others is to “‘Stay in it, stay hopeful,’” Nist said, “because we are.”

Both Turner and Nist were previously wed to their high school sweethearts, each of whom passed away after more than 40 years of marriage.

The couple was challenged with the realities of being in the public eye after their televised experience.

Both told “GMA” that reports of their dating history and past did not play into this decision.

“Gerry had already discussed that with me,” Nist said. He had explained it to me before the report was ever released, so we were good with that.”

Although this announcement seems abrupt, Nist said “We didn’t want to pretend to anybody.”

The pair will give their rings back, “I think that’s the rule,” Nist said with a laugh. “But you know what? We don’t have to give back the memories,” Turner added.

The couple had a prenuptial agreement and said they highly recommend it to others.

Nist also shared advice for the new, yet to be announced, Golden Bachelorette, “be authentic, be yourself.”

The pair both said separately that they will continue to look for love.