The Golden Bachelor ’s Kathy Went Wedding Dress Shopping With Theresa—And Fans Are Confused

Kathy “Zip It” Swarts was not a guest I expected to see at Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's wedding to her onscreen nemesis, Theresa Nist. But not only did Kathy appear genuinely happy for the Golden Couple as they exchanged their vows, she accompanied Theresa on one of the most sacred bridal excursions: dress shopping.

During the two-hour Golden Wedding special, which aired live on Thursday, January 4, Bachelor Nation was treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the wedding-planning process, including the moment Theresa said yes to the off-the-shoulder Badgley Mischka gown in which she walked down the aisle.

In addition to Kathy—who, remember, had met Theresa only in August, when the Golden Bachelor began filming—Gerry's daughters Angie and Jenny, and Theresa's daughter Jen, as well as her daughter-in-law Amanda, joined the bride to try on wedding dresses. Fan-favorite contestant Susan Noles, who officiated the wedding, was also present.

Though all seemed amicable, some fans wondered whether ABC may have encouraged the reconciliation in order to give Kathy—who had a strong fan base of her own—a little more air time. Alongside former Bachelorette Charity Lawson, Kathy served as a “golden-carpet correspondent.”

“Who thought it was a good idea to put a microphone in my hand on live television?” Kathy joked.

If you need a refresher, Kathy and Theresa butted heads over Theresa's tendency to overshare—specifically about her chemistry with Gerry. Following their one-on-one date, the first of the season, Theresa went on and on (and on) about her and Gerry's connection, rehashing every moment in excruciating detail. This play-by-play made Kathy feel insecure, given that she hadn't had the opportunity to spend time alone with Gerry, and she asked Theresa to keep her budding relationship to herself. They were dating the same man, after all—a recipe for jealousy and also incredible reality TV.

However, Theresa interpreted Kathy's request as a slight against her character, as though Theresa was intentionally rubbing the other women's noses in her good fortune and their lack. And she also kept oversharing. A few “zip it”s later, Gerry sent Kathy packing and, as we all know by now, proposed to Theresa.

Maybe the Kathy and Theresa were wise enough to realize that holding grudges simply isn't worth the effort and made the mature decision to bury the hatchet after the season finale of The Golden Bachelor. Or maybe their “friendship” was orchestrated by ABC. Either way, fans were confused.

“Kathy is at Theresa's fitting??” wrote one viewer on X. “After all the tension between them??? I must have missed something.”

The real question now is, Which of the women will wear the Golden Bachelorette crown? Kathy? Susan? Runner-up Leslie, who was also, shockingly, present at the wedding? Stay tuned….

Originally Appeared on Glamour