In a shocking turn of events, "Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner has finally broken his silence on the bombshell exposé that surfaced just a day before the season finale aired. The Hollywood Reporter article featured claims from an alleged secret girlfriend known only as "Carolyn," who accused Turner of misrepresenting his romantic history on the hit reality show.

The timing of the publication couldn't have been worse for Turner, as it occurred just before he got down on one knee and proposed to his chosen partner, Theresa Nist, during the season finale. The couple, both in their 70s, is set to tie the knot on January 4, 2024.

When asked about the validity of Carolyn's allegations, such as allegedly ending their relationship due to her weight gain, Turner admitted that he had not closely examined the article's accuracy. In an interview with the New York Times, he confessed to having given the piece only a cursory glance.

During his time on the reality show, Turner had claimed that he had not been in a serious relationship since the passing of his wife. However, Carolyn contested this statement, revealing that she had moved into Turner's lake house in Hudson, Indiana, in 2018 after dating him for 10 months.

According to Carolyn, their relationship came to an end in October 2019, when Turner allegedly made derogatory comments about her weight and appearance. She claimed that he refused to take her to his high school reunion, stating that she didn't look presentable.

In an even more disturbing revelation, Carolyn alleged that when she was packing her belongings to move out, an incident occurred that led to her falling down the stairs and requiring hospitalization. Turner allegedly blamed her for purposely orchestrating the fall to extend her stay in his home.

Adding fuel to the fire, the scandal erupted further when Leslie Fhima, the runner-up on the show, accused Turner of lying to her during their overnight date. The accusations left viewers outraged, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment in Turner's behavior, labelling him as dishonest and fake in comments on ABC's Instagram post promoting the show.

As these allegations continue to circulate, it remains to be seen how the controversy will impact Gerry Turner's reputation and the future of his relationship with Theresa Nist. The fallout from these claims will undoubtedly cast a shadow over their upcoming nuptials, as questions of honesty and trust loom large.

The "Golden Bachelor" finale might have brought a moment of celebration, but it also introduced a cloud of suspicion that hovers over Gerry Turner's romantic endeavors. Only time will tell the extent of the truth behind the allegations and the repercussions they will have on Turner's life both on and off-screen.