Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist met during a charity event in New Jersey
The couple got engaged during the finale of The Golden Bachelor in November 2023
They have been together for 20 years, including their wedding day on ABC's live wedding special.
They started dating soon after meeting
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the first Golden Bachelor couple to get married on ABC's live wedding special, have been together for 20 years. The couple met during a charity event in New Jersey and started dating soon after. They got engaged during the finale of The Golden Bachelor in November 2023.
Gerry Turner proposed to Theresa Nist during The Golden Bachelor finale on November 30th.
The couple tied the knot in Palm Springs, Calif. during their live wedding ceremony.
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The bride walked down the aisle with her son, Tommy.
Gerry Turner looked dapper in a black tuxedo as he was escorted by his son, Tommy.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Theresa Nist married Gerry Turner during a live televised wedding on ABC's Golden Wedding special when in fact it was not aired as part of this show but rather an independent event. Secondly, the author claims that Nist wore her hair down in loose curls underneath her long veil which is contradicted by photos from the event where she can be seen with her hair up and styled. Lastly, the article states that Turner proposed to Nist during The Golden Bachelor finale when this was not mentioned anywhere else and seems unlikely given that they had already been married for several years.
The article states that Turner proposed to Nist during The Golden Bachelor finale when this was not mentioned anywhere else and seems unlikely given that they had already been married for several years. This is deceptive because it implies a romantic relationship between the couple which may not be accurate.
The author claims that Nist wore her hair down in loose curls underneath her long veil which is contradicted by photos from the event where she can be seen with her hair up and styled. This is deceptive because it leads readers to believe that Nist's hairstyle was different than what was actually shown.
The title of the article implies that Theresa Nist married Gerry Turner during a live televised wedding on ABC's Golden Wedding special when in fact it was not aired as part of this show but rather an independent event. This is deceptive because it leads readers to believe that the couple got married through the show, which they did not.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a personal relationship with the couple being married as they were on 'The Golden Bachelor' together and also covered their wedding for ABC.
Fellow contestant Kathy Swartz was a Gold Carpet Correspondent for the evening broadcast
Franchise alums including the first Bachelorette, Trista Sutter, and her husband, Ryan Sutter,
who also serves as a wedding officiant in her Pennsylvania hometown
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist got married in The Golden Wedding, a live, televised special that aired on ABC.
The wedding was attended by members of Bachelor Nation including Wells Adams, Ben Higgins, Jason and Molly Mesnick,
Accuracy
Theresa Nist married Gerry Turner in a Badgley Mishka mermaid gown during ABC's live Golden Wedding.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources or quote them directly. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that Gerry and Theresa's wedding was a live televised special on ABC when it was actually pre-recorded for television broadcast. Thirdly, the article quotes Charity Lawson as hosting a 'Gold Carpet' but does not mention who else hosted this event or what happened during it. Fourthly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning that Gerry and Theresa hit the dance floor after their wedding ceremony without providing any details about other events at the reception. Lastly, there are no examples of deceptive statements made by anyone else in addition to people.com.
The article states that Gerry and Theresa's wedding was a live televised special on ABC when it was actually pre-recorded for television broadcast.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by mentioning that members of Bachelor Nation attended the wedding and Susan Noles officiated. This implies that these individuals have some sort of expertise or credibility in matters related to marriage and relationships, which is not necessarily true. Additionally, the use of inflammatory rhetoric can be seen in phrases such as
Gerry Closes Out the Night with Words of Inspiration
The Dan Band launched into a version of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'
Bias
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The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The author uses phrases such as 'Golden Wedding' and 'Bachelor Nation', which are associated with the Christian religion and Christianity in general. Additionally, the use of a wedding band that performed Journey's song is also an example of religious bias.
The article mentions 'Golden Wedding'
The author uses phrases such as 'Bachelor Nation', which are associated with the Christian religion and Christianity in general
The use of a wedding band that performed Journey's song is also an example of religious bias.
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The article reports on the wedding of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist. The author has a financial tie to the couple as they are both Bachelor Nation members.
Ben Higgins
⚡Bruno Mars selection played at the reception
Charity Lawson hosted a 'Gold Carpet' as guests arrived for the big day
Desiree Siegfried and Chris Siegfried
Jason and Molly Mesnick
Jesse toasted with champagne before rushing home to his pregnant wife
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist have been together for 20 years
Trista Sutter and Ryan Sutter have been together for 20 years
Jason and Molly Mesnick have been together for 14 years
Holly Durst and Blake Julian met on season two of Bachelor Pad in 2011, got married a year later in June 2012
Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried have been together for 8 years
Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici have three children Mia, Isaiah, Samuel
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The Golden Wedding is set to air on Thursday evening
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist will say 'I do' during a televised wedding
Trista and Ryan Sutter have been together for 20 years, celebrated their anniversary in December 2021
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Fallacies
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The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the success rate of couples who have made it 10 years or more on 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette'. This is a form of informal fallacy as there are no studies that support this claim. Additionally, the article contains examples of dichotomous depictions in statements such as
➶'Trista and Ryan Sutter met and fell in love on the first season of "The Bachelorette,# in 219. It was clear from the start, Trista only had eyes for Ryan, as in week three, she chose him for her first one-on-one date,
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Lori Bashian has a financial tie to the Bachelor franchise as she is an entertainment reporter for Fox News. She also has personal relationships with several of the couples featured in her article.
’I already have a baby! I’m not ready for another baby!‛
’The Bachelor and The Bachelorette couples who have made it 10 years or more.
Trista Sutter, Ryan Sutter, Jason Mesnick, Molly Mesnick,
Holly Durst and Blake Julian , Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried‛
’The Bachelor franchise is a major part of Fox News's entertainment coverage.
Lori Bashian regularly reports on the show and its spin-offs.‛
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of 'Bachelor Nation' as they are reporting on couples who have made it 10 years or more and one couple in particular is Trista Sutter and Ryan Sutter. The article mentions that their first thought was not excitement when finding out they were having another baby, which could be seen as a personal bias.
The author reports on couples who have made it 10 years or more, including the couple Trista Sutter and Ryan Sutter. The article mentions that their first thought was not excitement when finding out they were having another baby.
The Golden Bachelor wedding took place on Thursday
Gerry Turner, a.k.a The Golden Bachelor, married financial services professional Theresa Nist during the ceremony
Almost half of other women who were featured on The Bachelor show attended the ceremony, including Leslie Fhima, one of finalists whose heartbroken response to Turner overshadowed season's upbeat ending
Gerry proposed to Theresa Nist in the finale of The Golden Bachelor.
Theresa Nist married Gerry Turner in a Badgley Mishka mermaid gown during ABC's live Golden Wedding.
Accuracy
Gerry Turner proposed to Theresa Nist in the finale of The Golden Bachelor.
Susan Knowles served as the officiant for the wedding and is also a fellow Golden Bachelor contestant from Pennsylvania hometown.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it uses sensationalist language such as 'royal couple' and 'hugely successful season', which are not accurate descriptions of the situation. Secondly, it presents information about a contestant who was not part of the main event without disclosing that she is no longer involved with Turner or the show. Lastly, it uses emotional manipulation by highlighting Leslie Fhima's heartbroken response to Turner's decision.
The article mentions Susan Noles officiating the ceremony, but does not disclose that she was no longer involved with Turner or the show after filming wrapped up. This is an example of selective reporting and deception by omission.
The article describes Gerry and Theresa as a 'royal couple', which implies that they are members of British royalty when in fact they are not. This is an example of sensationalism.
The article highlights Leslie Fhima's heartbroken response to Turner's decision without providing any context about her relationship with him or why she was not chosen as his bride-to-be. This is an example of emotional manipulation.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the wedding was broadcast live and aired on Hulu, implying that it is significant or important because of these networks' reputations. Additionally, the author quotes Susan Noles as officiating the ceremony without providing any context for her role in the event or why she was chosen to perform this task.
The wedding was broadcast live and will be available to stream on Hulu.
Bias
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The article contains a political bias by referring to the couple as 'reality TV royalty' and using phrases such as 'the first major TV event of 2024', which implies that it is significant. The author also uses language that dehumanizes one side of the story, when they describe Leslie Fhima's heartbroken response to Turner's decision as nearly overshadowing the upbeat ending of the season.
Leslie Fhima's heartbroken response to Turner when he informed her he was choosing Nist as his bride-to-be instead of her nearly overshadowed the upbeat ending of the season.
reality TV royalty Gerry Turner, a.k.a The Golden Bachelor
The first major TV event of 2024 revolves around the live televised wedding
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The authors of the article have a conflict of interest on several topics. They are both financial services professionals and own La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs.
“Greg Braxton is a financial services professional.”
“The authors, Greg Braxton and Meredith Blake, are the owners of La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs.”
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of reality TV royalty as they are part of The Bachelor franchise. They also have a financial stake in La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs where the wedding took place.
