Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner Accused of Secret Relationship with Contestant After Divorce

Alright, let’s pour one out for the sanctity of televised romance, because it seems like The Golden Bachelor is giving us another round of “did they really just do that?” drama. I’m Avery Sinclair, your go-to cynic for all things Bachelor Nation, and if you thought this franchise was done serving up messy post-show relationships, think again.

Oh, this should be *good*. Just when we thought Gerry Turner’s love life had settled into a quiet retirement after his very public split from Theresa Nist—yes, the woman he married on national television—we get wind of a juicy little tidbit: allegedly, Gerry started dating another contestant after his divorce.

Let’s rewind for a second. Gerry, 73, won hearts (and a camera crew) during the first season of The Golden Bachelor, eventually choosing Theresa Nist as his bride. They tied the knot in January 2024 but called it quits just three months later. Fast forward to now, and Theresa is spilling the beans—not out of spite, mind you, but more like, “Yeah, turns out he moved on quicker than expected.”

Susan Noles, another contestant from Season 1, dropped the bombshell on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast back in August. She casually mentioned that Gerry had been dating Christina Kempton, who was eliminated in the show’s third episode. And get this—Theresa says she actually encouraged Gerry to start dating again. Talk about high-road energy with a side of “I guess I didn’t mean right away.”

Kathy Swarts, another Golden Bachelor contestant, backed up the claim, stating that Gerry and Christina were together for around six months. Neither Gerry nor Christina have officially confirmed the relationship, which means we’re left with speculation and a whole lot of awkward group chats among former contestants.

But wait—there’s more! While the Christina rumors are still simmering, Gerry recently told TMZ he’s currently dating someone named Lana, whom he met online earlier this year. He even hinted at the budding romance on the same Bachelor podcast, saying he wanted to give the relationship time before going public. So much for waiting, huh?

Meanwhile, Theresa? She’s doing just fine. In fact, she says she’s happier than ever and isn’t looking for another rose anytime soon. “If it happens, it happens,” she shrugged. Honestly, she deserves a standing ovation for keeping her cool while her ex continues to make headlines.

Of course, this wouldn’t be a proper Bachelor recap without checking in on other couples from the franchise:

• Grant Ellis & Juliana Pasquarosa – Broken engagement, broken hearts. Theirs didn’t last long after the finale.
• Jean Vassos & Chock Chapple – Still golden, still engaged, still making us believe in late-in-life love.
• Jenn Tran & Devin Strader – Another broken promise of forever. We saw it coming, didn’t we?

So where does that leave us with Gerry? A man in his seventies, battling cancer, trying to find love—or at least companionship—in the most public way possible. Whether it’s genuine or just good TV remains to be seen. But hey, if nothing else, it keeps the tabloids busy and the fans guessing.

And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Bachelor Happy Hour Podcast, TMZ
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