In a jaw-dropping twist that has left fans reeling, The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner has officially revealed the wedding date with his new girlfriend, Lana Sutton — and the internet is struggling to keep up.
The 72-year-old reality star, who rose to fame on the senior spinoff of The Bachelor, shocked viewers during a live interview Friday night when he casually dropped the bombshell: he and Lana are getting married this fall. “We’ve set the date — October 12,” Gerry shared with a beaming smile. “It’s going to be a small, intimate ceremony with our closest friends and family.”
For fans who followed Gerry’s dramatic journey on The Golden Bachelor, the announcement is both surprising and confusing. Many remember that just months ago, Gerry was engaged to Theresa Nist — the woman he proposed to in the season finale, sparking national headlines and heartfelt congratulations from fans who believed in their whirlwind romance.
So what happened?
According to sources close to the couple, Gerry and Theresa’s post-show relationship quickly began to unravel. Insiders claim the couple struggled with long-distance logistics and clashing lifestyles, despite their chemistry on-screen. By April 2025, the engagement was reportedly off — though neither party publicly confirmed the split until now.
Enter Lana Sutton: a 69-year-old retired business consultant from South Carolina who Gerry reportedly met at a charity gala in May. Sparks flew instantly, and unlike his previous relationship, things moved fast — really fast. “It felt right,” Gerry told People magazine earlier this month. “With Lana, everything has been effortless. We laugh, we dream, and we share the same vision for the future.”
Fans, however, aren’t all on board with the pace of this new romance.
Social media exploded after the wedding date reveal, with many calling out the dramatic turn of events. “Didn’t he just propose to someone on national TV like five minutes ago?” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another commented, “Is this The Golden Bachelor or The Golden Speed Dating? I’m confused.”
Others, however, are defending Gerry’s decision. “He deserves happiness, and if Lana brings him that, then let him be!” wrote one fan. “People fall in and out of love at any age. That’s life.”
Meanwhile, Theresa Nist has stayed mostly silent, only posting a cryptic quote on Instagram shortly after the announcement: “Sometimes the chapter ends, and you didn’t even get to write the last paragraph.”
As for the wedding?
Sources say the couple plans to tie the knot at a vineyard in Napa Valley, California, surrounded by close family and a few fellow Bachelor Nation alumni. ABC has not confirmed whether the ceremony will be televised — but fans are already begging for a special. “We watched his love story begin — we deserve to see how it ends,” one viewer commented.
For now, Gerry and Lana are riding high on love, laughter, and a fresh start — and while their whirlwind romance may raise eyebrows, one thing’s for sure: they’ve got everyone talking.
Whether you're cheering for romance or watching with side-eye, this golden love story is far from over.
