Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist made the announcement in a sit - downGood Morning Americainterview .
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the inauguralGolden Bachelorcouple, are divorcing three months after their televised wedding.
In September, Gerry became the first star ofThe Golden Bachelor, a spin-off ofThe Bachelorthat followed the 72-year-old former restaurateur from Indiana looking for love among 22 contestants.
In the show’s November finale, he proposed to Theresa, a 70-year-old financial services professional from New Jersey.
A televised wedding followed in January.
Numerous contestants from the season attended the wedding, including Susan Noles, who officiated.
Gerry and Theresa announced their divorce inan interview withGood Morning America’s Juju Chang, which aired Friday morning.
Both Theresa and Gerry responded “yes” when Juju clarified that they’re divorcing.
Theresa said the couple initially looked at homes in South Carolina and also considered living in New Jersey.
Both Gerry and Theresa noted they still “love” each other. They also held hands throughout the interview.
Theresa noted that thereportsof Gerry’s career and dating history did not factor into the divorce.
As for their advice for older individuals looking for love, Theresa said, “Don’t give up. Stay in it. Stay hopeful because we are.”
