It’s clear that Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s relationship, which blossomed on *The Golden Bachelor*, has soured since their divorce was finalized over a year ago. The drama continues to capture public attention, especially with the upcoming release of Gerry’s memoir, *Golden Years: What I’ve Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV*, where he discusses the end of their brief, three-month marriage.
In a recent interview with *Us Weekly*, Gerry hinted that his book will reveal previously unknown details about the split. He stated, “I’m not worried. I think she should be worried.” He believes the book will contain revelations that haven’t been shared before.
Gerry and Theresa found each other on the first season of *The Golden Bachelor*, which aired in September 2023. The show followed their journey to find love again after both had lost their spouses of over 40 years. However, in his memoir, Gerry questions Theresa’s reasons for appearing on the show.
He explained that a key question about the women on the show was whether they were genuinely looking for love. He initially believed Theresa was, but later began to doubt it.
The season finale, which aired in November 2023, saw Theresa and Gerry get engaged and announce they would marry just over a month later.
Before the wedding, Theresa told TopMob News they wanted to make the most of life, acknowledging they didn’t know how much time they had left.
However, the lead-up to the wedding wasn’t easy. According to excerpts from his book shared by USA Today, Gerry admitted to contestant Faith Martin the night before the ceremony that he felt marrying Theresa was a mistake and that he felt trapped.
Despite these doubts, Gerry and Theresa went through with the wedding in a televised ceremony on January 4, 2024.
She recently shared with *Us Weekly* that learning about his feelings of emptiness and being trapped was deeply upsetting. She expressed a wish that he had communicated his struggles and ended things rather than causing pain. However, she now understands the reasons behind his past hurtful behavior, adding that people shouldn’t criticize others for faults they share themselves. Ultimately, she hopes he finds happiness.
Life as newlyweds wasn’t easy for Theresa and Gerry. Theresa shared on the *Dear Shandy Podcast* in March 2024 that continuing to work was a major challenge. Adding to the difficulty, they lived in different states – she in New Jersey and he in Indiana – making it harder than expected to find a place to live together. Gerry said *where* they lived was less important than *how* they would manage with Theresa’s work commitments.
The 74-year-old explained he’d joined the show hoping to find a partner to share new experiences with, as he was already retired. He wondered when they would be able to start having fun and going on adventures together, which became the central issue. Ultimately, they couldn’t agree on a path forward. Gerry told *Us Weekly* that when the possibility of shared adventures was taken away, it completely changed things for him.
Gerry and Theresa publicly announced their divorce on *Good Morning America* in April 2024, with Gerry filing the paperwork that same day. Despite maintaining they still cared for each other, Gerry has since said he felt unfairly portrayed. He told *Us Weekly* that a key issue for him was a broken agreement before the announcement. They had promised to support each other, and he didn’t feel Theresa did. He believed she was the only one who could defend him, and he would have done the same for her, but that didn’t happen, leaving him to shoulder most of the blame. However, Gerry doesn’t place all the responsibility on Theresa. He admits he was somewhat naive and a poor listener, and that he didn’t ask enough questions – flaws that affected both of them. He believes that if he had been better in these areas, their relationship might have had a different outcome.
Beyond what was publicly known, Gerry received a diagnosis of Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a type of cancer, in March 2024. He later told *People* magazine in December that after the initial shock, he realized what truly mattered in life, and this significantly influenced his decisions—and likely Theresa’s as well. However, Theresa refuted Gerry’s claim that his diagnosis led to their divorce. In a June interview on *The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast*, she stated firmly that his illness had absolutely no bearing on her decision to leave him.
Even though Theresa accepted Gerry’s proposal on the show, she’s upset with how he’s talked about their breakup. In a recent statement to the *She’s All Bach* podcast, the 72-year-old explained that she had chosen to remain silent out of respect for Gerry’s family and to keep the details of their relationship private. She expressed her disappointment that Gerry chose to speak negatively about her and insisted that his account of their conversations and what happened between them isn’t true. She wonders if he’s misremembering things or if he exaggerated the story for dramatic effect.
She shared that learning about how unhappy and stuck he was before their wedding was heartbreaking. She wishes he’d been upfront with her, admitting she thought he loved her but now realizes he wasn’t truthful. She says his private behavior now seems much clearer.
Now that Theresa and Gerry are moving forward—he recently announced he’s engaged to Lana Sutton—check out this update to see where other couples from Bachelor Nation stand with their relationships.
Status: Engaged
Spencer Conley, who made a good impression on Jenn Tran with his friendly personality on *The Bachelorette*, found a connection on season 10 of *Bachelor in Paradise*. In August 2025, he shared a post with Jess Edwards (who previously tried to win over Joey Graziadei on *The Bachelor*) hinting they were falling for each other – a common way to say they weren’t quite ready to say “I love you” – and playfully declared he’d “already won.”
Jess also expressed her excitement, posting, “just feeling a lil giddy about this man & whatnot.” The couple celebrated choosing their relationship over a $250,000 prize with an engagement and a surprise gift of $190,000. Jess shared, “Everything that we’ve been through has led us to this exact moment.” She’s now planning to move to Dallas to be with Spencer, as announced by the show.
Status: Dating
Bailey Taylor Brown shared on Instagram in August 2025 that a date with Jeremy Simon was her best first date, following their time on the tenth season of *Paradise*. But could it also be their last? Bailey, who originally competed for Grant Ellis’ affection, and Jeremy, who almost won over Jenn on *The Bachelorette*, managed to work through a major disagreement when Bailey discovered Jeremy had hesitated about sending Susie Evans home.
Despite the drama, their connection grew stronger in Costa Rica. Although they didn’t make it to the end of *Bachelor in Paradise*, they continued dating after the show. They’ve even met each other’s families and are planning to live in the same city, according to show updates.
Status: Dating
It looks like things are still going strong for Andrew Spencer (from Katie Thurston’s season of *Paradise*) and Alexe Godin (from Grant’s season)! Just six days after Andrew publicly called Alexe his “mon amour” on Instagram, she reciprocated, calling him “mon chéri” in a post of her own.
Although they chose love over the $250,000 prize on the *BiP* finale, they still each received $125,000.
“This is incredible,” Alexe exclaimed. “I’m leaving with money, but more importantly, with love.”
The show then revealed that Alexe and Andrew are moving to Chicago together to start a new life.
Status: Dating
Kat and Dale faced a difficult situation during the *Bachelor in Paradise* finale when Sean McLaughlin claimed Kat had been secretly communicating with an ex-boyfriend through letters and a laptop. Kat, however, denied contacting him while on the show. She explained that she and her ex had still been in contact before arriving, as she hadn’t expected to find someone new.
Although Kat and Dale didn’t make it to the final rose ceremony, their relationship continued to grow. After the show, they traveled the U.S. together and started making plans for the future, including potentially moving closer to each other. Kat was originally on Zach Shallcross’ season of *The Bachelor*, and Dale appeared on Clare Crawley’s season of *The Bachelorette*.
Dale wrote under Kat’s August 2025 Instagram post that things were difficult at times, but they got through it together, and he wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.
Status: Just friends—for now
After leaving season 10 of *Bachelor in Paradise*, Gary Levingston and Leslie Fhima (who was a finalist on *Golden Bachelor*) seemed optimistic about their future together, even posting about creating new memories. However, Leslie, who once inspired musician Prince, isn’t certain she wants to pursue a romantic relationship with Gary.
She shared on the August 2025 episode of Bachelor Happy Hour that she and Gary talk constantly. She described him as one of her closest friends, someone she can always rely on for support. He helps calm her down when she’s stressed, and they consistently support each other through everything.
Even though they live far apart – she’s in Minnesota and he’s in California – she’s still optimistic about their connection. She explained that, for her, the most important part of any relationship, especially a romantic one, is building a strong friendship first. She wants to be with someone she considers her best friend as they both get older.
Status: Just friends
Kim Buike, a frontrunner on *Golden Bachelorette*, connected with Faith Martin, who received the first impression rose on Gerry Turner’s season. Although they didn’t find lasting love on season 10 of *Paradise*, they continued dating for a while, with Faith sharing a video on Instagram in August 2025 of Kim enjoying a date with her in Washington.
Ultimately, they decided they were better suited as friends.
“We still talk two or three times a week,” Faith revealed in a September 2025 Instagram video. “He lives about five and a half hours away, but the thing is, we’re not in love. We never fell in love. We just had a good connection on the show.”
Grant initially connected with twenty-five women on *The Bachelor*, but ultimately chose Juliana Pasquarosa. Sadly, the couple broke up less than three months after their proposal was shown on television.
Grant announced on Instagram on June 13th that he and Juliana have decided to break up. He explained that they both tried their best and cared for each other deeply, but after careful consideration, they realized they weren’t compatible in the long run.
Joan Vassos, who was a contestant on the first season of *The Golden Bachelor* and left early, recently became *The Golden Bachelorette*. During her season, she met and got engaged to Chock Chapple.
During the November 2024 finale of *The Golden Bachelorette*, Joan shared a message of hope, saying, “We’re proof that even at our age, there’s always hope.” Moments before Chock proposed in Bora Bora, she told him, “I’ve waited for this moment, in this beautiful place, to tell you that I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you – waking up with you every morning and kissing you goodnight.”
As a huge fan of *The Bachelorette*, I was so excited for Jenn Tran! It really seemed like she’d found her person with Devin Strader during the season 21 finale. But I was heartbroken to learn, during the *After the Final Rose* special in September 2024, that Devin completely changed his attitude as soon as filming wrapped. Apparently, he gave her the cold shoulder and things just didn’t work out after the cameras stopped rolling.
I seriously can’t even with him! One minute he was telling me he was head-over-heels, making all these huge declarations of love, and the *next* day… it was like I meant absolutely nothing. He totally flipped the script and acted like none of it ever happened! All those promises, everything he said he felt for me… just *gone*. It’s like the man I fell for vanished overnight, and it’s devastating. I told Jesse all about it, and honestly, it just hurts so much to relive it.
The situation escalated when Devin posted a 13-minute video on Instagram explaining his perspective and taking responsibility for his actions. In the video, he also detailed the reasons behind their breakup, which he had initially discussed during a 15-minute phone call.
Jenn said he ended their relationship during a phone call in August, but he insists she pressed him for answers while he was trying to tell her in person.
He said he hadn’t seen another option, especially since he’d wanted to tell her face-to-face. Ultimately, she made him reveal it.
Jenn then met Sasha Farber while competing on *Dancing With the Stars*, and the two became a couple. They continued dancing together even after being eliminated from the show in October 2024, but ultimately ended their relationship in 2025.
Greg Grippo, who was a contestant on Katie Thurston’s season of *The Bachelorette*, began dating Victoria Fuller from *Bachelor in Paradise* in November 2022. They announced their relationship on the season eight finale of *Bachelor in Paradise*, but Greg revealed in April 2024 that they had broken up.
Before revealing their relationship on the season finale of *Bachelor in Paradise*, Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo had already broken things off with another costar, Johnny DePhillipo, ending their engagement.
Gerry and Theresa Nist got engaged in November 2023 on the final episode of the first season of *The Golden Bachelor* and were married in a televised ceremony in January 2024. They are now divorced.
However, three months after their nuptials, the couple announced that they were breaking up.
In an April 2024 interview on *Good Morning America*, Gerry and Theresa announced they’ve decided to get a divorce. They explained they had many honest conversations and carefully considered their future together before reaching this mutual decision.
They reached a divorce settlement in June 2024, according to court records reviewed by TopMob News.
In April 2025, Gerry shared on the *Bachelor Happy Hour* podcast that he was seeing someone and things were progressing nicely.
Tennis star Joey has found love! After dating 32 women, he proposed to project manager Kelsey Anderson during the March 2024 season finale. He told Kelsey, “I can’t wait another minute to tell you that I love you,” and shared that her energy makes him incredibly happy – a feeling he’d never experienced before. Joey also expressed that meeting Kelsey showed him how truly beautiful life could be, and he’s excited to build a future with her.
Oh my gosh, I was *so* rooting for John Henry and Kat! I mean, he’s this amazing underwater welder, and she’s a nurse – total power couple material! They didn’t really hit it off right away on *Bachelor in Paradise* Season 9, but then, BAM, they finally connected! It was so sweet when he proposed with one of those Neil Lane diamonds – he said he was following his heart and that Kat was everything he was looking for! I seriously thought they were going to make it. But then, just days after the show aired, they announced they were breaking up. Something about their careers not lining up? It’s so heartbreaking! They posted this really polite Instagram message about being grateful for all the support, but still… I’m devastated! I really thought they were ‘the one’ for each other.
Eliza Isichei, who previously dated Clayton Echard, is engaged! Despite being anxious about finding love again after *Paradise*, she said yes to a proposal from Aaron Bryant at a beautiful oceanfront location. She was especially touched that Aaron asked her mother for her blessing beforehand, admitting she was overwhelmed with emotion.
However, the couple revealed they’ve decided to end their engagement just days after the show aired. Eliza and Aaron shared on social media in December 2023 that they are splitting amicably, with nothing but positive feelings and respect for each other.
Despite previously expressing disappointment that her boyfriend, Aven Jones, hadn’t proposed in the traditional way—something he had apparently been ready to do on *The Bachelorette* with Rachel Recchia—Kylee Russell accepted his proposal to try and make their relationship work after *Paradise*. Although she had a special engagement dress prepared, she felt she needed to follow her heart, believing that love requires taking chances. However, just two days after the season finale aired in December 2023, Kylee announced on social media that the relationship had ended due to Aven’s infidelity. Aven later apologized, admitting he had made serious mistakes and hurt Kylee deeply.
Charity Lawson is thrilled with how her season of *The Bachelorette* ended! She hinted to TopMob News that things turned out well, which turned out to be an understatement for the August 2023 finale. Dotun Olubeko, an integrative medicine specialist, proposed to Charity, a child and family therapist, getting down on one knee and declaring their love was “perfect.” He then asked her to marry him and make their relationship a reality.
Though they’re planning a wedding for 2025 or 2026, Charity will first be hitting the dance floor on *Dancing With the Stars*. Dotun surprised her with the news on *The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose*, saying he knew how much she loved to dance and that he was excited for her to take on this amazing opportunity.
Zach Shallcross proposed to Kaity Biggar at the end of season 27 in March 2023, despite some challenges during the Fantasy Suites. He told her, “I am so in love with you. You are my world. The love I feel for you is something I could have never imagined.” In July 2023, the couple, who are based in Texas, announced they had moved in together.
Kaity and her partner got married on May 23, 2025, in a small, intimate chapel ceremony. Originally, they had planned a bigger wedding, but Kaity realized it wasn’t necessary. As she explained on the *Bachelor Happy Hour* podcast in June 2025, she wanted to focus on what truly mattered – their love and connection – and felt she was getting too caught up in minor details.
However, one thing especially delighted her. The aunt who signed her up to compete for Zach’s affection had discovered the charming chapel near Austin where they held their wedding. “It was exactly what I wanted,” Kaity shared.
Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio, who seemed like a promising couple after meeting on *Bachelor in Paradise*, have broken up. Despite both being ready for a serious relationship – Danielle had previously experienced a tragic loss with her fiancé, and Michael is a single dad to his son James – they decided to go their separate ways after about a year of dating, with Danielle moving to Ohio to be closer to Michael. Michael explained on a podcast that while they cared for each other, they weren’t ultimately compatible, and he’s grieving the loss of the future they had planned together.
Brandon Jones proposed to Serene Russell on season seven of *Paradise*, telling her he would love her forever. However, their relationship didn’t last. Just five months after their engagement aired, the couple announced their split in a social media post. They explained that trying to work through their issues privately had been difficult with so much public attention. While they cared deeply for each other, they admitted the breakup was painful and asked for privacy and kindness.
Pilot Rachel and contractor Tino Franco ended their engagement after he kissed someone else while their season of the show was still airing. Tino later admitted on the podcast *The Viall Files* that he deeply regrets his actions. He said it was unfair to Rachel, that he’s still ashamed of it, and wishes he could have handled the situation differently.
Susie Evans and Clayton Echard’s relationship, which began on the 2022 season of *The Bachelor*, had a complicated journey. After Susie initially turned Clayton down in the finale, they briefly reconnected, but ultimately broke up six months later. Susie has explained that the split was necessary for her own well-being. In a post on her blog, she shared that while they shared happy times, she wasn’t truly thriving and felt disconnected from her best self.
Susie then dated Justin Glaze, who is known from the Bachelor franchise, but they ended their relationship in August 2024.
Michelle, an elementary school teacher from Minnesota, accepted a proposal and a $200,000 check for a future home from Nayte Olukoya, a sales executive from Texas, after appearing on a reality show. However, the couple broke up after only six months, in December 2021, because they weren’t compatible. Nayte later admitted on a podcast that while their relationship had many issues, ending things over text was a mistake.
Michelle later began dating Jack Leius in 2023, and they got engaged the following year. They married in Minnesota in June 2025.
Fans were really hoping for a future for Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian after falling for their sweet and cozy relationship on *Bachelor in Paradise*. Sadly, the couple only lasted a few months. In a joint statement released in January 2022, Maurissa and Riley announced their split, explaining that they both needed to focus on personal growth. Maurissa was previously known for her time with Peter Weber, while Riley competed for Tayshia Adams’ heart.
Status: Split
As a lifestyle expert, I remember being so excited when *Bachelor in Paradise* featured its first same-sex couple – they actually got engaged on season six! Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be, and they announced their breakup on Halloween of 2019. It was a bittersweet moment for fans, but it definitely sparked a lot of conversation.
We’ve always cared deeply for each other, and making the best decision for both of us has always been our top priority. With love and sadness, we’ve decided to separate so we can both grow as individuals. This is what’s best for our future and for us right now, as shared in a joint statement.
Despite a breakup during season seven of *Bachelor in Paradise*, Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer realized they were meant to be together. After initially living in San Diego, the couple recently bought a house in Noah’s hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Abigail shared on Instagram in July 2023 that they’re excited to start a new chapter, hinting at wedding planning. Noah proposed to her in August 2023 at a beach house in San Diego.
Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile, who first connected on reality TV, secretly tied the knot in October 2022! The couple – Serena was a finalist on Matt James’ season of *The Bachelor*, and Joe, known as the “Grocery Store Joe” from Becca Kufrin’s season – decided to get legally married at City Hall in New York City about a year after getting engaged on *Bachelor in Paradise*. They’re still planning a larger wedding ceremony for September 2023. Serena, who now co-hosts the *Bachelor Happy Hour* podcast with Joe, shared the news with a playful message: “Just Married!! We are still having a wedding this September but who doesn’t want to get married twice!”
As a lifestyle expert, I always love hearing a good love story! Remember Mari and Kenny from *Paradise*? Well, Kenny completely swept Mari off her feet – he actually told her he couldn’t imagine life without her when he proposed with a stunning Neil Lane diamond! Mari, who first captured our hearts on *The Bachelor*, traded the Maryland scenery for Chicago life with Kenny. They sealed the deal with matching tattoos during a romantic trip to the Bahamas, and in November 2023, they officially said ‘I do’ in a beautiful oceanfront ceremony in Puerto Rico with 65 of their closest friends and family. It’s just so lovely to see a reality TV romance blossom into a forever kind of love!
Status: Married
Becca Kufrin, who starred on *The Bachelorette*, and Thomas Jacobs, known from Katie Thurston’s season of *The Bachelor*, found love on season seven of *Bachelor in Paradise* in 2021. They briefly split up during filming but got back together after the show ended.
In May 2022, they announced their engagement, revealing that Becca was the one who proposed. She told TopMob News she hoped their unconventional approach would encourage others to break with tradition. Thomas returned the gesture by proposing to her in October of the same year. In September 2023, they welcomed their son, Benson, with Becca sharing on Instagram that no words could express how much love they felt for him.
Just weeks after Benson’s birth, the couple had a surprise wedding ceremony on October 13th.
Status: Split
In the 2021 finale of *The Bachelorette*, Katie got engaged to Blake Moynes. They first connected during an overnight date that included paintball, a relaxing soak in a cowboy tub, and a heartfelt conversation under the stars.
Blake proposed to Katie by getting down on one knee and telling her he wanted to support her dreams and be with her always. He said she deserved everything good in life.
Just three months after getting engaged, the couple announced they were breaking up. In similar statements, they shared that while they cherished their time together this past year, they realized they weren’t a good long-term match and believed separating was the kindest thing to do. She has since married comedian Jeff Arcuri.
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