Gerry Turner was initially thrilled to be The Golden Bachelor, but after everything that happened since he did the show, he probably regrets his involvement. It seemed like such a good idea at the time. A Bachelor spin-off that centers around the lives of senior singles was an idea whose time had come, and fans ate it up. The show was an instant hit, and audiences couldn't get enough of the 73-year-old retired restaurateur's quest for love.
Among the 22 Golden single women who showed up to compete for Gerry's final rose on The Golden Bachelor season 1 was a 71-year-old day trader named Theresa Nist. Beating out all the other women, Theresa won Gerry's final rose, and they were married just a few weeks later, in a lavish televised Golden wedding. Sadly, Gerry and Theresa's marriage ended as fast as it began, as the couple announced their split after only three months of marriage.
Gerry Is Less Active Online
Silence Speaks Volumes
One major sign that Gerry regrets appearing on The Golden Bachelor season 1 is his relative radio silence online. Gerry's last Instagram post was almost two weeks ago when he shared photos of his recent trip to Madison, Wisconsin. In the photos, Gerry attended a college football game, spent quality time with friends, and enjoyed an outdoor concert. Gerry's post has 2.9K likes, and Gerry's post reads, in part, "LOVE college football."
Gerry Has Rarely In The Public Eye Anymore
Stepping Out Of The Spotlight
Many of Gerry's recent social media posts have included him taking long trips to spend time with old friends, as he tries to go back to living a normal life. Though he initially made appearances, like when he appeared alongside Theresa on Celebrity Family Feud, he hasn't made any public appearances lately. He probably wants to avoid angry comments from fans who blame him for the Golden divorce. There's little doubt that Gerry regrets putting himself in a position to have to avoid people, and wishes he could take it back.
Gerry Visited Joan On Set Of The Golden Bachelorette
To Impart His Golden Wisdom
The Golden Bachelorette season 1's trailer premiered recently, and the episode ended with scenes from future episodes. Bachelor Nation posted the clips on YouTube, and they teased that Gerry paid a visit to Joan later in the season, ostensibly to give Joan his Golden wisdom. In one scene, Gerry asks Joan to consider she may not find her true love this way. Gerry's terrible advice illustrates how bitter he still is about his time on the show, and how much he regrets being The Golden Bachelor.
