The team behind the popular reality show, The Golden Bachelor, is looking to expand its franchise with spin-off series featuring female contestants and tropical locations. The first season of the show was a hit, with millions tuning in to watch widower Gerry Turner find love with Theresa Nist, despite later admitting to having dated after his wife’s death. Executive producer Bennett Graebner expressed excitement about the potential for a Golden Bachelorette series, while colleagues Claire Freeland and Jason Ehrlich revealed their readiness to launch Golden Paradise. Suggestions for the first Golden Bachelorette included Leslie Fhima, Faith Martin, Ellen Goltzer, Joan Vassos, and Sandra Masson, as put forth by the enthusiastic audience.
The team responsible for the popular reality show, The Golden Bachelor, is eager to introduce two new spin-offs, The Golden Bachelorette and Golden Paradise, following the triumph of their first season featuring Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist.
During the recent Golden Bachelorette event, Leslie Fhima was suggested by the audience as the runner-up for the title. The show’s creator, Sarah Freeland, emphasized the importance of normalizing dating at every age, being desirable and sexually active, which contributes to the show’s success. However, the show has faced controversy after contestant Bill Turner was exposed for lying about not dating any other women before appearing on the show. Carolyn, one of his ex-girlfriends who dated him just two months after his wife’s death, revealed that Turner ended their year-long relationship over her weight gain.
Gerry Turner, a 72-year-old widower, recently made headlines when he found love with Theresa Nist, 70. However, it was later revealed that he had lied about not dating after his wife’s death. When questioned about these claims, Turner deftly changed the subject, saying he wanted to focus on his current relationship. Turner’s ex-girlfriend, Carolyn, accused him of being tight with money and making her pay for half their meals before he picked up the check. She also claimed that Turner was obsessed with cleanliness and would demand that she make the bed each morning before breakfast. Furthermore, she alleged that Turner callously dumped her upon seeing that she had gained weight before a school reunion, telling her that he wouldn’t take her to the event looking like that.
According to a glossy promotional image for the show, Turner has acknowledged that he had been involved with other women after his wife’s passing in 2017 and prior to his participation on the program.
According to reports, Turner was romantically involved with other women before appearing on the ABC show and proposing to Theresa Nist during the finale. Despite revelations about his past, his new lover stood by his side. Turner admitted that he had exaggerated his claims of being a successful retired restaurateur and that the mom and pop hamburger store he owned had closed in 1985. He went on to work as a hot tub maintenance man and retired at 55, dedicating his time to community service. Turner and Nist will have their wedding televised in a special called The Golden Wedding. They are considering moving to Charleston, South Carolina, to start their new life together. Turner has not given much thought to the negative article and focuses on the positives in his life.
