In a recent appearance on LIVE With Kelly and Mark, Gerry Turner, the star of 'The Golden Bachelor', made shocking revelations about the extent of producer involvement in the show's storyline. A clip of Turner's proposal to Theresa Nist left viewers in suspense, prompting host Kelly Ripa to question if the producers had coerced him into dragging out the moment.

During the interview, the 72-year-old Indiana native admitted that the producers had influenced him before he dropped to one knee. "They suggested it would be really great TV," Turner confessed, "They didn't realize it would be horrible to Theresa." The proposal, in which Turner initially stated, "You're not the right person for me to live with," before revealing, "You're the person I can't live without," left his 70-year-old fiancée upset, calling it "mean."

Despite the controversial proposal, Nist accepted Turner's offer, and the couple is now slated to have a televised wedding on January 4, 2024. Concerns arose among fans when the two celebrated Christmas separately. However, Nist clarified on Instagram that they were simply spending the holidays with their respective families, as Turner resides in Indiana while she currently resides in New Jersey.

The lovebirds have already discussed their plans to relocate to South Carolina to begin their life together. Turner explained that the idea came up during a private moment when Nist mentioned that her son lives near Charleston. This revelation resolved the issue of compromising on a location and reconciling their families.

Both Turner and Nist have two children from their previous marriages, and since their engagement, they have been actively blending their families. "It feels really natural," remarked Nist's daughter, Jen Woolston, in an exclusive interview with Life & Style. "It feels really good. I mean, they were all over my house last weekend, and it was great."

The revelations from Gerry Turner have sparked a new wave of skepticism around the authenticity of Bachelor Nation love stories, with viewers questioning the extent of producer influence. As fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming televised wedding, the couple's journey in love continues to be a subject of both intrigue and controversy.

Stay tuned for more updates on the relationship dynamics and future plans of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist as they embark on the next chapter of their lives together.