Golden Bachelor wedding of Gerry, Theresa: Contestants (April, Ellen from Florida!) to attend
He put a ring on it, and they’re getting married — on TV!
A month after “Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner popped the big question to Theresa Nist on national television, the happy couple will air their nuptials on “The Golden Bachelor Wedding” the first week of 2024. Some special guests and familiar faces — Turner’s former flames from the show — will attend. That includes April Kirkwood from Port St. Lucie and Ellen Goltzer from Delray Beach.
Here’s what to know about “The Golden Bachelor,” how to watch the wedding and an update on the Florida contestants.
What day is ‘The Golden Bachelor’ wedding?
“The Golden Wedding,” or the wedding ceremony between Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, will air on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Where can I watch 'The Golden Bachelor' wedding?
The "Golden Wedding" will air live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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What if I don't have cable? Where can I stream 'The Golden Bachelor' wedding?
You can watch "The Golden Wedding" live on the official ABC app. It does require you to provide your TV provider details. The wedding will be made available the next day to stream on Hulu's website or via the mobile app.
Can I go back and binge the entire season of 'The Golden Bachelor' before the wedding?
For those who haven't seen the show yet or just want to revisit Turner's love story with Nist, all nine episodes are still streaming on Hulu.
Is ‘The Golden Bachelor’ still with Theresa?
According to USA TODAY, Turner and Nist, a 70-year-old financial services professional from New Jersey, are still together.
Nist shared a video to her Instagram on Sunday, Dec. 17, of her and Turner dancing to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ 1983 song “Islands in the Stream.” The couple also got "married" on Dec. 26's Live with Kelly and Mark, with hosts (and real-life couple) Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos surprising them with a fake ceremony.
“We understand that they want you guys to get married on TV,” Ripa said, pointing out that Consuelos is an ordained minister. “And since we’re all gathered here today, we can just do the wedding right here.”
The two exchanged candy ring pops instead of rings.
How did 'Golden Bachelor' star Gerry Turner propose to Theresa Nist?
Viewers saw Turner get down on one knee to propose to Nist. She arrived to meet Gerry on finale day not knowing that he eliminated the other contestant, Leslie Fhima, already.
“I know how sometimes it feels like the whole world thinks love is only for the young, and quite honestly, at the age of 70, I was beginning to feel that myself,” Theresa said. “After Billy died, I was at the point where I thought I’m going to live the rest of my life alone, until I met you and I saw you smile and I thought, oh my God! What am I feeling here?”
Gerry admitted that he had "mixed feelings" when he woke up that morning, saying he “got to the point with the questions I had asked myself about how did I get here? And is she the right girl?” Gerry said. “And I came to the realization that you’re not the right person for me to live with. You’re the person that I can’t live without. I love you 1,000%.”
In their exit interview with Palmer, Turner said Theresa “knew how to maintain and nurture a relationship because of her and Billy, they had a successful 43 years of marriage.”
Who was Gerry Turner’s first wife?
Before joining the show, Turner married his high school sweetheart Toni in 1974. The two were married for 43 years and have two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton.
Toni died of an illness in 2017, and six years later, with the support of his family, Turner joined “The Golden Bachelor.”
Who is going to attend 'The Golden Wedding'? Will any Florida contestants attend?
"Golden Bachelor" host Jesse Palmer announced at the end of the season finale that the wedding would air live on ABC and “all the Golden Women” would be in attendance.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: 'The Golden Bachelor' wedding airs on ABC: How to watch Gerry, Theresa
