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'The Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner Announces Engagement to Girlfriend
4 Oct
Summary
- Gerry Turner, 73, announced his engagement to girlfriend on Instagram
- Couple met after she slid into his DMs and they connected over their shared hometown
- Turner was previously married but divorced in 2024 before finding his new fiancée
Gerry Turner, the star of the reality TV show 'The Golden Bachelor,' has found his happily ever after. On October 3, 2025, the 73-year-old announced his engagement to his girlfriend via an Instagram post, sharing a carousel of couple selfies and showcasing her sparkling engagement ring.
The post's caption read, "The Golden Bachelor is OFF the market. I found my perfect match and she said 'YES'. I Love this woman." Fans flooded the comments section with well-wishes for the newly engaged couple, praising Turner's choice and the stunning ring.
Turner's romance with his fiancée began earlier this year when she slid into his DMs. Initially, he ignored her first message, but she persisted and revealed they grew up in towns just 20 minutes apart, sparking his interest. "We've been together every weekend," Turner shared in an April 2025 interview, adding that his girlfriend's flexible schedule has allowed them to spend a lot of time together.
This new engagement comes a year after Turner filed for divorce from his previous wife, Theresa Nist, whom he met and married on the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Nist has expressed her happiness for Turner, stating that she only wants his happiness.
