Gerry Turner exposed his ex-wife, Theresa Nist, in his new memoir, Golden Years: What I’ve Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV. Though the two had an immediate connection, Turner claimed Nist didn’t have pure intentions.
Key Takeaways
- Gerry Turner’s new book is scheduled to drop on November 4.
- He details his time on The Golden Bachelor, including his whirlwind romance with finalist Theresa Nist.
- In the book, Turner recalled a time when Nist read a book titled How to Win the Bachelor.
- Turner admitted that he was unaware of Nist’s intentions during the time of the show.
Not a Love Story
According to The U.S. Sun, Turner dropped an explosive bombshell about Nist. The two were married for three months before announcing their divorce on Good Morning America.
Their divorce was a mutual decision due to the long distance and Turner’s cancer diagnosis. However, he now tells a different story in his book. Turner claimed that Nist didn’t want to sign the prenuptial agreement. She waited until the day of their wedding.
Turner was worried that Nist was going to be a runaway bride. “Then I would be faced with either calling off a very expensive, televised wedding at the last minute or entering into a marriage legally unprotected,” Turner wrote in his book, according to USA Today.
Prepping To Win
Also, in the book, Turner recalled a time when some of the women from Season 1 were concerned about Nist’s true intentions.
“While at the mansion, Theresa was reading ‘How to Win The Bachelor,'” Turner said. This revelation made him “sick to my stomach.”
The 73-year-old realized that Nist’s intention was to “win” the show, not his heart. After seeing Nist and Kathy Swarts arguing on the show, he regretted his decision to give Nist a rose.
The ladies fought after Nist bragged about going on dates with Turner and kissing him, which irritated Swarts, who never got alone time with him.
Finding Love Again
At the time of their divorce, Turner stated that the reason was that he lived in Indiana, while Nist lived in New Jersey. He was also diagnosed with cancer.
Turner ended up finding love again. He announced on Instagram that he’s finally off the market after getting engaged to his girlfriend, Lana Sutton.
The couple went public with their relationship earlier this year. In his Instagram post, Turner said that he finally found his “perfect match.”
What also helps is that the couple lives a few minutes away from each other. They spend most of their time traveling together.
