Hold onto your seats, because the drama surrounding Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s upcoming memoir, The Golden Years, is about to get intense. But here’s where it gets controversial: Turner isn’t holding back, and his ex-wife, Theresa Nist, might want to brace herself. Since his whirlwind journey on the show’s first season in 2023, Turner’s life has been nothing short of a rollercoaster—marrying Nist on live TV, divorcing her just three months later, battling a cancer diagnosis, finding new love, and getting engaged again. Now, he’s spilling it all in a book that promises to be a messy, no-holds-barred tell-all.
In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Turner dropped a bombshell when asked if he’s worried about Nist reading his memoir. His response? ‘I’m not worried; I think she should be worried.’ And this is the part most people miss: He hinted that he no longer believes Nist was on the show ‘for the right reasons’—a Bachelor Nation cardinal sin. During the show, Turner had praised Nist for her sincerity, but he’s since changed his tune. ‘As time went by, I kind of had to change my mind on that,’ he admitted.
This revelation raises eyebrows, especially considering the rushed nature of their relationship. Turner confessed he had major doubts leading up to their televised wedding, noting they ‘didn’t have much time together’ after the show ended. ‘I should have been the one to say, ‘We need more time to get to know each other,’ he reflected. He even admitted feeling ‘empty’ when he proposed and ‘trapped’ before the wedding. Bold question: Was their marriage doomed from the start, or could better timing have changed everything?
Nist’s response to Turner’s revelations was equally telling. In a statement to Us, she expressed sadness, saying, ‘I wish he had said something and just ended it. But at least now I understand why he was so hurtful to me so many times.’ She also fired back with a subtle jab: ‘Those in glass houses should not throw stones.’ Controversial interpretation: Is Nist deflecting, or does she have valid reasons to feel wronged?
The memoir, set to release next month, is shaping up to be a raw, unfiltered look at Turner’s tumultuous journey. Whether you’re Team Gerry or Team Theresa, one thing’s for sure: this book will spark debates. Thought-provoking question for you: Do reality TV relationships ever stand a chance, or are they destined for drama? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s discuss!
