Summary
The Golden Bachelorseason 1 star, Theresa Nist, has moved on from her short-lived marriage to Gerry Turner and has successfully rebranded herself. 70-year-old Theresa was always the kind of person who wrote her own story in life. Though she never went to college, she became a successful day trader with an impressive career. When Theresa heard aboutTheBachelorspin-off for older folks, Theresa jumped at the chance to meet Gerry, a 72-year-old fellow widower. Theresa was among 22 eligible women in their 60s and 70s, but she beat out all the competition to win Gerry’s heart.
Gerry and Theresa married in January, just a few weeks afterThe Golden Bachelorseason 1finale aired. Three months after the wedding aired on ABC, Gerry and Theresa revealed that their marriage had failed. ThoughGerry and Theresa were equally responsible for the split, many fans immediately took Theresa’s side, blaming Gerry for the divorce. Desperate to move past the disappointment, Theresa has been busy rebranding herself while distancing herself from Gerry.
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Theresa Is Waiting For Her New Grandchild
It’s Her Seventh Grandchild
In June,Theresaposted an Instagram video announcing her daughter’s pregnancy. Upon receiving the news, Theresa cheered and jumped out of her chair with surprised joy. This wasn’tThe Golden Bachelorseason 1 star’s first baby announcement.The mother of two had six grandchildren alreadyand announced that her daughter waspregnant with Theresa’s seventh grandchild.
Theresa has six grandsons and is likely hoping she’ll be blessed with a granddaughter this time.
Theresa Is Taking A Step Back From The Spotlight
She Was Never In It For The Fame
Since Theresa and Gerry announced their divorce,TheGolden Bachelorseason 1 starhas stepped back from the spotlight. While manyBachelorNation stars usually try to make the most of their newfound fame,Theresa has eschewed public attention. She is a person who values her private life and has no intention of becoming a public figure.
Though going through a public divorce was difficult for Theresa, she is truly happy to be focusing on her family, career, and beautiful garden now.
Will Theresa Find Love After Gerry?
She’s Currently Single
Though Theresa’s marriage to Gerry ended as an abject failure, her first marriage to William Nist was a stunning success. The two met as teens and were married whenThe Golden Bachelorseason 1 star was only 19 years old, while William was 20. After 42 happy years together and two children, William passed away in 2014. Considering Theresa has had her heart broken twice,the prospect of dating again may be too muchfor her. Regardless of howTheresa decides to move onfromThe Golden Bachelor, she will hopefully find the happiness she deserves.
72 years old
Retired restaurateur
70 years old
The Golden Bachelor
Cast
The Bachelor returns to TV with The Golden Bachelor, a romantic reality competition series created for ABC. The show will focus on an older generation of hopefuls, with one senior male hoping to court and win the heart of one of several older female contestants.
