Gerry Turner knows what it’s like to be in Mel Owens’ shoes.
Gerry Turner weighed in on Mel Owens’ season of The Golden Bachelor. The former NFL player sparked controversy for sharing his age limit requirements. Then, he backtracked and apologized for his comments.
Key Takeaways
Gerry Turner kept up with Mel Owens’ season.
He shared his thoughts with Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles.
Turner felt emotional watching Owens go through the same choice.
Gerry Turner’s Journey to Love
Turner was the first lead of The Golden Bachelor. The widower was hoping to find love again after being in a long marriage with his late wife. His season ended with an engagement to Theresa Nist.
The couple got married on national television just a few months after the season finale. However, their happy ending didn’t last. Three months later, they announced their divorce on Good Morning America.
Turner released a new memoir, which reveals the details behind their sudden split. In the book, Gerry Turner also exposed Theresa Nist’s plans to win The Golden Bachelor.
Turner later launched his relationship with Lana Sutton, a retired teacher. Shortly thereafter, the couple got engaged. Turner had a long road to finding love again.
Finding His Happy Ending
The couple ended up on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast with Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts. They talked about how they approached their fast-paced relationship. Even though they were aware of how quick it was, Turner knew that Sutton was the one.
Turner revealed that he shared his cancer diagnosis with Sutton early in their relationship. As for Sutton, she’s not concerned about how much time they might or might not have left.
They spend as much time together as possible. Since they both live in Indiana, they go on dates as often as possible. They also travel a lot, as they have the freedom to do so.
In 2024, Turner was diagnosed with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a rare bone marrow cancer. He shared an update about his diagnosis during the podcast. Turner admitted that he’s feeling good these days despite going through this fight.
Mel Owens’ Tough Decision
The conversations shifted to Mel Owens’ season of The Golden Bachelor. Turner said that it has made him think about his season, which has brought up new emotions. He can relate to Owens’ struggle to choose his final two women.
He will decide between retired firefighter Peg Munson and retired biomedical engineer Cindy Angelcyk. Turner agreed with his fiancée that Owens would end up with Munson. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments section.
