Gerry Turner Announces Engagement to Lana Sutton
Gerry Turner, the star of "The Golden Bachelor," is engaged to Lana Sutton. The couple announced their engagement on social media, marking a new chapter for Turner after his divorce from Theresa Nist.
The Engagement Announcement
Turner shared the news on Instagram on October 3rd, posting photos of himself and Sutton, including one showcasing her engagement ring. Sutton also shared the news on her own page, expressing her love for Turner.
"We’ve got BIG news. The Golden Bachelor is OFF the market. I found my perfect match and she said ‘YES’. I Love this woman," - Gerry Turner
How They Met
Lana Sutton and Gerry Turner met through Facebook. Sutton, an Indiana native and retired teacher, reached out to Turner on the platform, and he accepted her friend request due to mutual connections. They soon began chatting and met in person, with their first date occurring in March.
Lana Sutton: More Than Just the 'Golden Bachelor's' Fiancée
Lana Sutton is a retired teacher from Indiana. She also partly owned Neverend Productions, a video production company. She has three children: Rachel, Nate, and Jordan, and became a grandmother in September 2024. She was previously married to Robert Sutton and divorced in 2007.
Relationship Timeline
After their first date in March, the relationship moved quickly. By April, Turner had introduced Sutton to his daughters and close friends. They made their relationship Instagram official on April 26th, sharing photos from a trip to Charleston.
Gerry Turner's Split from Theresa Nist
The engagement comes after Turner's divorce from Theresa Nist, which was finalized in 2024. They had been engaged on "The Golden Bachelor" in November 2023 and married in January 2024. The divorce was announced in April 2024, citing distance as the primary reason. Turner later revealed that he had been diagnosed with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a slow-developing bone marrow cancer, around the time of the breakup. Nist has since stated the diagnosis was not a factor in their divorce.
Theresa Nist's Reaction
Theresa Nist has expressed her happiness for Gerry Turner and his new engagement. She clarified that their split was not related to his cancer diagnosis and wishes him well. She emphasized that she holds no hard feelings towards Turner.
"I really am happy for him...He found someone that really suits him, and that’s wonderful. So I think it worked out the way it was supposed to work out." - Theresa Nist
Looking Ahead
Gerry Turner and Lana Sutton are excited about their future together. They have shared photos from their trips and are looking forward to building a life together, surrounded by their families and friends.
