“The Golden Bachelor” stars are sharing their unhappiness over Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s break up.
In a joint video posted to Instagram, former contestants of the fact present, Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts, broke their silence on Turner and Nist’s divorce announcement, saying they’re “heartbroken for them.”
“We just watched it on TV. I am simply heartbroken for them. It’s unhappy. It’s tragic,” Swarts stated within the video. “Please people, be kind. These are our friends. The love didn’t work out, but they’re great people, and our hearts are breaking for them.”
“And don’t give up on the idea of meeting somebody on a show like that. There’s so many people out there that are still in love, and I truly believe those two fell in love,” Noles added. “They have their reasons I’m sure. … Stay positive, and we wish them all the best.”
Noles and Swarts shared that they are “heartbroken” to listen to about Turner and Nist splitting. (Getty Photographs)
‘GOLDEN BACHELOR’ STARS GERRY TURNER AND THERESA NIST DIVORCING 3 MONTHS AFTER TELEVISED WEDDING
In accordance with Us Weekly, Turner filed for divorce from his spouse of three months in his hometown of Petersburg, Indiana, April 12, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
His submitting got here a number of hours after the couple’s look on “Good Morning America,” the place they introduced their resolution to go their separate methods.
“Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations,” he stated on the present. “We’ve looked closely at our living situations, and we’ve kind of come to the conclusion mutually that it’s time for us to dissolve our marriage. The things that strike me the most in our conversations (is) how dedicated both of us are to our families. So, we look at these situations, and I think we just feel like it’s best for the happiness of each of us to live apart.
“I nonetheless love this individual, there’s little question in my thoughts. I root for her daily.”
Turner and Nist announced their separation during an appearance on “Good Morning America.” (John Fleenor/Disney)
Nist and Turner obtained married in January in a ceremony broadcast live to millions of followers on ABC. The couple met on the primary season of “The Golden Bachelor,” with Noles and Swarts also competing for Turner’s heart.
Another former contestant, Joan Vassos, also released a statement on Instagram reacting to the news, writing on her story, “My coronary heart goes out to my good mates Theresa and Gerry who made the troublesome resolution to separate.
“I know they care for each other deeply and they will always have a special relationship,” she added. “The ‘Golden Bachelor’ women and Bachelor Nation are ‘wrapping’ our arms around them in a big hug, so they feel our love and support.”
Noles and Swarts spoke with Fox Information Digital on the iHeartRadio Music Awards earlier this month in regards to the challenges the couple was going through of their relationship, acknowledging it isn’t all the time straightforward to mix two lives collectively.
Swarts and Noles informed Fox Information Digital Turner and Nist not dwelling collectively was a problem for the couple. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
One main problem the previous contestants stated the couple was “working through,” was that they had been nonetheless living in separate states three months into their marriage.
“I think it’s hard when you bring together two families, with children and grandchildren. It’s hard to just pick up and move from one place and not have dual households. That’s a tough spot to be in,” Swarts informed Fox Information Digital.
