While The Golden Bachelor has been long over, Gerry Turner is still finding reasons to be annoyed with Theresa Nist, and his passive-aggressive behavior proves he doesn’t wish her well. Gerry, who joined The Golden Bachelor season 1 as one of the first Bachelor leads not to come from a previous iteration of the franchise in decades, was the charismatic lead to the first season of the series. While many were excited to watch Gerry search for love after getting to know the seemingly sweet, funny widower, his time as The Golden Bachelor changed Bachelor Nation’s perception of him entirely.
Though Gerry came across as a sweet, humble guy who was really looking for the next love of his life, he wasn’t able to keep up the facade after he was finished filming the series. Gerry’s behavior throughout The Golden Bachelor season 1 was so on-brand and specific that learning he wasn’t who he’d seemed to be on screen was tough for Bachelor Nation. Even without solid proof, when Bachelor Nation learned that Gerry had been lying about not dating after his wife died, things began to come crashing down. The Golden Bachelor star scrambled to save his newfound reputation.
Unfortunately, Gerry wasn’t able to save things for long. Though he married Theresa in a live TV wedding special and continued to ignore the allegations coming from his ex-girlfriend, who alleged that he’d treated her poorly throughout their relationship, it became difficult to contend with the press. Gerry and Theresa’s wedding was in early January, but quickly thereafter, it became clear there was trouble in Golden paradise. After three months of marriage, Gerry and Theresa announced their divorce, sharing that they simply couldn’t make their marriage work. While Theresa has been doing well post-split, Gerry’s been in a constant struggle.
Gerry Taunted Theresa With An Indiana Joke
He’s Making Fun Of Her Disinterest In Moving
While Gerry and Theresa’s relationship seemed to work well on The Golden Bachelor, things quickly became difficult after the couple got married. Although The Golden Wedding special was sweet, it was far more of a spectacle for Bachelor Nation than a wedding for Gerry and Theresa. With alumni in attendance who had never met the lucky couple, a golden carpet, and commentators watching the event, it was a Bachelor Nation celebration, but Gerry and Theresa didn’t seem to mind. After the wedding things got difficult, so they took time to celebrate rather than considering their future with its potential issues.
After purchasing a lakeside home with his wife for their retirement, Gerry shared that he was meant to stay put rather than moving around for his potential Golden Bachelor wife. Theresa, who’s from New Jersey and raised her family in the area, wanted to be around her grandkids. The issue likely caused the couple to split apart or was at least one of the main factors in their split. Recently, Gerry wore a t-shirt in an Instagram post that threw that point of difference in Theresa’s face, taunting her with their breakup on social media.
Gerry’s t-shirt, which read, “Indiana, It’s Not That Bad,” was making a pointed joke about the public perception of the state, but also clearly had a double meaning. With Theresa likely uninterested in moving to Indiana, the t-shirt made it clear that Gerry felt differently about his home state. Gerry’s pointed comment may have been on a kitschy t-shirt, but it still sent a message.
Gerry Poses With Other Women
He’s Trying To Get A Rise Out Of Her
All over his social media presence, Gerry is surrounded by women. While some are women he’s related to, the majority of the women that Gerry posts online are women who have found him through social media, at local events, or are simply fans of his from The Golden Bachelor. Stationed in Indiana, Gerry’s been meeting people at home and during his travels, posting them all online for Theresa to see. While Gerry’s likely struggling to get over Theresa, he’s clearly trying to make sure she feels some type of way seeing all of the women on his decently active Instagram.
Gerry Tries To Play The Victim
He’s Not Fooling Anyone
Even though Gerry’s the one who lied on reality TV and made himself look like a fool, he’s been playing the victim when it comes to his breakup with Theresa. Though he was the one who caused struggle and strife, Gerry’s been doing his best to post passive-aggressive photos, share things that make it seem like he’s the victim, and make it clear that Theresa’s not innocent in their split. In making himself look like the victim, Gerry’s been doing a good job in ensuring that Bachelor Nation isn’t on his side.
Although both sides likely had more to do with the breakup than it seems, Gerry’s been languishing in the aftermath far more than Theresa. Gerry’s attitude and difficult nature make Bachelor Nation struggle to stand behind him, as nothing he posts seems truly genuine after learning about his lies. By breaking down his perfect persona as The Golden Bachelor, Gerry’s destroyed the illusion surrounding him and created a wave of support for his ex-wife.
