Gerry Turner proposed to Theresa Nist at the season 1 finale of The Golden Bachelor after ending things with runner-up Leslie Fhima. He expressed his love for Theresa and his hesitation about getting engaged, but ultimately decided he wanted to be married. After having difficulties with multiple breakups, he ultimately proposed to Theresa and felt that his late wife would be happy with his decision.
Gerry Turner proposed to Theresa Nist after breaking things off with runner-up Leslie Fhima during the season 1 finale of The Golden Bachelor, expressing his love for Theresa and his realization that she was the right person for him.
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s engagement was a highlight of the season 1 finale of The Golden Bachelor. Gerry, 72, proposed to 70-year-old Theresa after breaking things off with runner-up Leslie Fhima in an emotional moment. Prior to the romantic proposal, Theresa expressed her love for Gerry, stating that she feels the best is yet to come and that she wants to spend the rest of her life with him.
During the show, Gerry had also confessed his love for both Theresa and Leslie, but ultimately realized that Theresa was the one he wanted to spend his life with. In an interview, Gerry shared that he was initially hesitant about getting engaged on the show, but eventually changed his mind as he got further into the process. He believed that there was just one person who met the standard he was looking for in all situations, and that person was Theresa.
Gerry’s journey on The Golden Bachelor was not without its difficulties, especially when it came time to say goodbye to Leslie. Show host Jesse Palmer described the emotional goodbyes as one of the most difficult parts of the season, and Gerry’s breakup with Leslie in particular was intense. Despite the challenges, Gerry’s engagement to Theresa brought a “good conclusion” to his journey, and he expressed that he was happy with the way things turned out.
