The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner Announces Wedding Plans with New Girlfriend Lana Following Breakup with Theresa Nist

In a surprising turn of events, The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner has found love again — and this time, he's wasting no time making it official. Following his much-publicized breakup with Theresa Nist, Gerry has announced that he is now planning a wedding with his new girlfriend, Lana, marking a bold new chapter in his journey to find lasting happiness.

Fans of The Golden Bachelor were stunned earlier this year when Gerry and Theresa, who had shared a whirlwind romance on the show’s first season, revealed they had gone their separate ways just months after the televised proposal. The announcement left many heartbroken, with some wondering whether Gerry would be ready to open his heart again so soon. But love, it seems, had other plans.

According to sources close to Gerry, the retired restaurateur met Lana through mutual friends shortly after his split from Theresa. What started as a friendship blossomed quickly into something deeper. "Lana brought a sense of peace and joy back into Gerry’s life," one insider shared. "It wasn’t about recreating the magic of the show — it was about finding someone who truly understood him beyond the cameras."

During a heartfelt interview this week, Gerry himself confirmed the news that has had Bachelor Nation buzzing. "I didn’t expect it," Gerry admitted, smiling warmly. "But sometimes, when you least expect it, the right person comes along. Lana makes me feel seen and appreciated in a way I hadn't experienced in a long time."

And the relationship is moving fast. Gerry revealed that he and Lana are already in the early stages of planning their wedding, with hopes to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by family and close friends. "I learned from my time with Theresa and from everything that came after," Gerry said. "When you find the right person, you don’t need to wait."

As for Lana, little is known about her in the public sphere — and that’s just the way Gerry prefers it. "Lana isn't someone who seeks the spotlight," he said. "She’s private, grounded, and genuine. After everything I’ve been through, that means the world to me."

While some fans are still processing Gerry’s quick move from his relationship with Theresa, others are supportive, expressing excitement at his willingness to keep believing in love. Social media reactions have ranged from heart emojis to heartfelt messages of congratulations. "Everyone deserves a second chance at happiness," one fan commented. "Especially someone as kind-hearted as Gerry."

Meanwhile, Theresa Nist has remained mostly quiet about Gerry's new relationship, choosing instead to focus on her family and personal projects. Friends close to Theresa say she wishes Gerry well and is at peace with how things unfolded.

Gerry’s story is a reminder that love doesn’t always follow a straight, predictable path. Sometimes it leads through heartbreak, only to circle back to hope — and perhaps, to a new beginning that feels even sweeter for the journey it took to get there.

No wedding date has been officially set, but Gerry hinted that it could happen "sooner than people think." Wherever and whenever it takes place, one thing is clear: Gerry Turner is embracing his second shot at love with open arms and an open heart.

And this time, he’s not looking back.