Gerry Turner, the popular star of ABC’s show “The Golden Bachelor,” is currently enjoying his Christmas festivities while eagerly anticipating his upcoming marriage to Theresa. Apart from his television gig, Gerry is known for his love of pickleball and has formed a tight-knit community of friends through the sport. To celebrate the holiday season, Gerry and his pickleball crew organized a festive party. Reflecting on the day, Gerry expressed his joy in a social media post, highlighting the fun games played in the morning, a bowling session in the afternoon, and an evening Christmas party with his friends, including Theresa, fellow cast members from “The Golden Bachelor,” and other acquaintances from the show. The content was shared on platforms like Instagram with tags like “@theresa_nist @goldenbachabc @faithsmartin @bachelorusa @thesusannoles @joan_vassos @bachelorhappyhour”, showing the warm and celebratory atmosphere of the event.
He also provided responses to several inquiries:
Happy holidays, Gerry!
In a historic first for the Bachelor franchise, 22 amazing women in their golden years will step into the spotlight, hoping to find true love with our beloved bachelor, Gerry Turner. Ranging in age from 60 to 75, these accomplished ladies are ready to take a break from their established lives to pursue love and self-discovery on the upcoming show, “The Golden Bachelor.” The show will premiere on THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC and can be watched on demand and on Hulu the day after the premiere.
Let’s meet the remarkable women who will be competing for Gerry’s heart: Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit, N.J.; April, 65, a therapist from Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Christina, 73, a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre, Calif.; Edith, 60, a retired realtor from Downey, Calif.; Ellen, 71, a retired teacher from Delray Beach Fla.; Faith, 60, a high school teacher from Benton City, Wash.; Jeanie, 65, a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tenn.; Joan, 60, a private school administrator from Rockland, Md.; Kathy, 70, a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas; Leslie, 64, a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minn.; Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, N.J.; Marina, 60, an educator from Los Angeles, Calif.; Nancy, 60, a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Va.; Natascha, 60, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City, N.Y.; Pamela, 75, a retired salon owner from Aurora, Ill.; Patty, 70, a retired real estate professional from Durham, N.C.; Peggy, 69, a dental hygienist from East Haven, Conn.; Renee, 67, a former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader from Middleton, Wis.; Sandra, 75, a retired executive assistant from Doraville, Ga.; Susan, 66, a wedding officiant from Aston, Penn.; Sylvia, 64, a public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, Calif.; and Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury, N.J.
Gerry Turner, our charming bachelor, is a retired restaurateur and a loving father and grandfather who enjoys his dream house by a picturesque lake in Indiana. He keeps himself busy with barbeques, pickleball, supporting his favorite Chicago sports teams, four-wheeling, and spending quality time with loved ones at restaurants and local hangouts.
Gerry has always been a romantic at heart. He married his high school sweetheart, Toni, in 1974. Together, they led a fulfilling and joyful life with their two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and later welcomed two beautiful granddaughters, Charlee and Payton. Sadly, in 2017, Toni fell ill and passed away after 43 years of marriage.
Now, six years after Toni’s passing, Gerry is ready to open himself up to love again and find a partner to spend his golden years with, with the support of his family.
“The Golden Bachelor” brings a new kind of love story to our screens, focusing on the golden years of life. This unscripted series gives a hopeless romantic like Gerry a second chance at love, as he searches for a companion to share the sunset years. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, having lived through love, loss, and laughter. They all hope to find a spark that can ignite a future filled with endless possibilities. Will Gerry find the woman of his dreams and start a new chapter together? Find out by tuning in to “The Golden Bachelor” airing this fall on ABC. You can also catch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day after they premiere.
“The Golden Bachelor” is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, with talented executive producers Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Bennett Graebner, and Andrew Frank.
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