Gerry Turner is TV’s most eligible bachelor. The 71-year-old is the “Bachelor” franchise’s first “Golden Bachelor” for its spinoff series, hoping to prove love can bloom at any age.
Described “always a romantic”, Turner is ready to “put himself out there and find a love that will stand the test of time in his golden years.” Who is Gerry Turner? The reality star is a retired restaurateur and doting father and grandfather who is currently living the dream by a beautiful lake in Indiana.
He keeps busy most of the time with hosting barbecues, playing pickleball, cheering on his favourite Chicago sports teams, four-wheeling and spending time with friends and family at restaurants and local haunts in Indiana. READ MORE: Meet Gerry Turner, 71, The First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelor’ A “Bachelor” franchise pioneer As the dating franchise’s first senior-aged bachelor, Turner hopes to set a precedent and be a role model for people entering the dating market again in their golden years.
He’s positive about his chance, telling “Good Morning America” he has “nothing to lose” and teased the idea of getting married again. “I wouldn’t discount it!” he told the hosts in a cheeky response. Lost love The upcoming show won’t be Turner’s first rodeo, as he married his high school sweetheart Toni in 1974.
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