The Golden Bachelor Season 1 winner, Theresa Nist, is slamming her ex-husband, Gerry Turner, for using their divorce for “empathy.” They met on the premiere season of the show and had a whirlwind romance, which quickly fizzled out. So, why is Theresa so mad at Gerry? Keep reading for more details.
Theresa Nist Slams Gerry Turner
When The Golden Bachelor premiered, it was a huge deal as it aimed to prove that love can be attained at any age. Gerry Turner came in as the lead and had a bevy of women to choose from. In the end, he chose Theresa Nist, but it turned out he was not completely transparent. Regardless, they tied the knot in a live televised wedding, but it ended within a few months. This was very sad, but not completely unexpected. Hence why Joan Vassos being cast as The Golden Bachelorette came with trepidation. Would she and her future love suffer the same fate?
Joan and her fiancé, Chock Chapple, seem to be going strong, but there was sad news on the horizon. Not too long ago, Gerry revealed that he had cancer and alluded that his marriage to Theresa ended because of this. He claimed that having bone marrow cancer had “a huge bearing” on why he believes that they divorced. However, Theresa is disputing this and believes her ex just wants “empathy.” More so, she is refuting that she had known about his diagnosis for some time:
“I was just so surprised that he even said that I knew about the cancer a long time ago. The way Gerry presented it to me was that, ‘The doctor said that I’m going to die of old age before this cancer gets to me.’ He bluffed it off, like it really wasn’t that important, and he had no symptoms, and he still doesn’t.”
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Of course, Theresa Nist felt betrayed by this statement and clarified that they never discussed the marriage ending because of his cancer. She also added that she has not spoken to him about using cancer as the reason for the divorce. However, Theresa shared why she feels Gerry said what he did:
“Did he want empathy from the public? I was angry that he would say something like that, but then I am such an understanding person, and I can put myself easily in someone else’s shoes. So I tried to see it from his perspective, and I thought, ‘Okay, if that’s in his mind, then I guess that’s how he sees it.’ Everyone has their own perception of what happened.”
Good For Theresa
Bachelor Nation fans were thrilled that Theresa Nist finally opened up and shared her side of the story. She has not said too much, but it seemed like the right time to set the record straight. The Golden Bachelor winner knew she had to speak up and let the truth set her free. Fans immediately chimed in with praise:
- Glad she’s opening up.
- This poor woman😢
- The truth finally is said
Currently, Theresa Nist has found new love and seems blissfully happy. The same goes for Gerry Turner, who has proudly shown off his new lady. She added that she is very happy for him, and that shows what a class act she truly is.
Did you ever believe the marriage ended because of Gerry’s diagnosis, or was that just a cop out? Finally, are you happy that Theresa has spoken up and out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
