The Golden Bachelor star Theresa Nist has been doing well after her split from Gerry Turner, but after looking for love on the Bachelor Nation spin-off series, Theresa will never be The Golden Bachelorette thanks to Gerry. Theresa, one of the many contestants who were hoping to find love on The Golden Bachelor season 1, did her best to stand out among the masses on the series. Meeting Gerry on the eve of her 70th birthday, Theresa developed a connection with Gerry throughout the sweet Bachelor Nation series. The pair’s connection may have been somewhat manufactured, but it was sweet.
After accepting Gerry’s proposal on the finale of The Golden Bachelor season 1, Theresa and Gerry were excited to announce that their wedding would be happening in just one short month. Giving very little time for planning or excitement, the Golden wedding turned into more of a spectacle to celebrate Bachelor Nation than a ceremony to welcome Gerry and Theresa into each other’s lives. The pair announced they’d be divorcing just three months after their live TV wedding, shocking Bachelor Nation and those beyond. Even so, Theresa seemingly bounced back from her heartbreak and is ready for the next step.
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Theresa Had A Good Shot To Be The Golden Bachelorette
She Had The Best Story
Although Theresa and Gerry’s marriage had only just ended when it became clear that The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was going to go off without a hitch, Gerry’s ex had the best shot at becoming the led of the secondary spin-off. While there were talks about casting someone unknown in the same way that The Golden Bachelor had done for Gerry, there was enough buzz surrounding the cast of The Golden Bachelor that it didn’t make sense to do so. With women who have dynamic personalities ready for the chance at their own love story, there were plenty of options.
Though Theresa was still dealing with the heartbreak of her quickie marriage and divorce, her chance to be The Golden Bachelorette was likely far higher than the rest of the women in the cast. While some thought Leslie Fhima and Faith Martin would be shoo-ins for the role, Theresa was the better choice due to her experiences and heartbreak from within the franchise. It isn’t clear if The Golden Bachelorette team approached Theresa about the possibility of leading her spin-off, or if she was simply an option that they didn’t consider, but Theresa was the best choice for the lead.
Gerry Ruined Theresa’s Credibility
His Poor Reputation Was A Stain On Hers
Sadly, Gerry and Theresa’s relationship was far too difficult for Bachelor Nation producers to take Theresa into genuine consideration to become The Golden Bachelorette. While Theresa was more of an innocent party surrounding her relationship with Gerry, there were still loose ends that neither party had cleared up about their relationship. Though Theresa was sharing mutual blame for their breakup, there wasn’t much stopping people from believing that it was probably her fault, or that she should have more of the blame than Gerry. Without any narrative surrounding their split, it would’ve been difficult for Theresa to explain her divorce.
As Theresa has moved through her life post-Golden Bachelor, her time spent interacting with Bachelor Nation has been a massive deal for the native New Jerseyan. While many were hopeful that she would be able to tell her side of the story and find genuine love on The Golden Bachelorette, the idea of being able to participate in the show was a long shot after the way Gerry presented himself online. Coming across as the villain of the show, Gerry’s reputation took a major hit after the series, which trickled over to Theresa after he continually blundered on social media.
Theresa Is Not Over Gerry
She’s Not Ready To Move On Yet
Although it may appear Theresa is ready and willing to move on from her marriage to Gerry, it feels obvious that she needs more time to figure herself out after the whirlwind of The Golden Bachelor. Theresa’s life went from a quiet, private affair with family actively participating to a major spectacle that left them exposed. Dealing with reality TV fame is one thing, but handling a meteoric rise to fame, an engagement, a wedding, and a divorce all at once is something else. Theresa was ready to move on from the drama, though may not be ready for love.
With The Golden Bachelorette filming just a few months after Theresa and Gerry announced their divorce, there wasn’t enough time between their announcement and the beginning of production for Theresa to fully get over her marriage to Gerry. Though she was well on the way to moving on after her relationship, Theresa was still unpacking the damage Gerry had caused, and at the same time, navigating how to interact without his poor reputation brushing off on her. The Golden Bachelorette likely won’t invite Theresa to lead the show, but she’s ready to take on her love life in other ways.
