In a dramatic and historic finale, Season 1 of The Golden Bachelor delivered an unexpected twist following its return from the Thanksgiving holiday. Airing the two-hour finale on ABC on Thursday, Nov. 30, the show finally answered the burning question: Whom did Gerry choose?
Gerry Turner made television history as the first septuagenarian to take on the role of the titular bachelor, tasked with selecting his most compatible match from a pool of 22 senior women. After weeks filled with romantic dates, hometown visits, and intimate one-on-one moments, Turner faced the pivotal decision of choosing his lady love in the concluding episode.
Leading up to the finale, Gerry found himself torn between two remarkable women: Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old financial services professional, and Leslie, a 64-year-old fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
According to the long-time Bachelor spoiler source Reality Steve, the widower ultimately chose Theresa, who joyfully accepted the final rose in a heartwarming moment of commitment. To add to the fairy-tale ending, the couple not only remained together but took their relationship to the next level by getting engaged just three months after the conclusion of filming, as revealed by the insider.
However, the geographical challenge of living in different states raises uncertainty about the current status of Gerry and Theresa’s relationship—Gerry resides in Indiana, while Theresa hails from New Jersey.
Season 1 of The Golden Bachelor, which premiered on ABC in September with filming commencing only a month prior, introduced viewers to the unique dynamic of senior romance. The unexpected twists and heartwarming connections in this inaugural season have left audiences eagerly anticipating more of the same in future installments. The Golden Bachelor has not only broken age barriers but has also redefined the narrative of love, proving that romance knows no age limits.
