Golden Bachelor Star at the Center of New Scandal After Bombshell is Revealed

In true Bachelor Nation fashion, the drama never ends. Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner, 73, has found himself at the center of a new scandal — one that’s left fans reeling and his reputation as TV’s “nice guy” in question.

After shocking viewers by divorcing season winner Theresa Nist just three months after their live-televised wedding, Turner was quietly seeing another contestant — 75-year-old Christina Kempton — according to a bombshell revelation on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast.

Former contestants Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts dropped the surprise on-air, revealing Turner and Kempton dated for six months after his split from Nist. “I know that a while ago, I’m actually the one who suggested he go out with Christina,” Noles said — before realizing the two actually had. “What? I didn’t know that!” she gasped.

Turner and Nist’s whirlwind romance began during the debut season of The Golden Bachelor, which celebrated love among seniors and captured millions of hearts. Their January wedding special on ABC drew huge ratings — only for fans to watch it all crumble by April when Turner announced their split on Good Morning America.

“We’ve had a number of heart-to-heart conversations,” Turner explained at the time. “We’ve come to the conclusion mutually that it’s probably time for us to dissolve our marriage.”

Turner later revealed he’s battling a form of incurable bone marrow cancer, which he said played a role in his decision to end the marriage. “I wanted my life to continue on as normal as possible,” he told GMA. “That meant spending more time with my daughters and grandkids. Finding the way with Theresa became less of a priority.”

But Nist insists his illness wasn’t a factor in her decision. “At least not for me,” she said, adding she had known about his diagnosis for a while.

Despite the heartbreak, Turner hasn’t stayed single for long. Reports surfaced that he’s been dating a teacher named Lana Sutton — his latest romance since the Christina Kempton revelation.

Meanwhile, Nist has taken the high road. “I wish for him a long and healthy, prosperous life,” she said. “And I hope that he finds his person.”

Looks like the Golden Bachelor might have earned himself a new title — The Golden Heartbreaker.