It's just five days into the new year, and Bachelor Nation is experiencing quite an offseason! Gerry Turner tied the knot with Theresa Nist in a heartfelt live ceremony, surrounded by Bachelor Nation's biggest alumni.
Brayden Bowers also seized the moment, proposing to his girlfriend Christina Mandrell at the same ceremony. Charity and Dotun announced their wedding date of Fall 2025!
Among the distinguished alumni in attendance were Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe, who have recently made headlines as Bristowe was seen with Zac Clark, Tayshia’s ex-fiancé. Interestingly, the wedding took place where Zac proposed just a few seasons ago.
In a surprising turn of events, Bryan Abasolo filed for divorce from Rachel Lindsay, citing irreconcilable differences. It's only day five, and if this sets the tone for the year, Bachelor Nation is in for a wild ride.
Let's start by discussing the golden wedding, easily one of the franchise's best moments. The live element heightened the stakes, with Jesse Palmer's excitement about becoming a first-time dad and Charity and Kathy's dynamic hosting. Despite the numerous Amazon mentions, the live aspect was entertaining and engaging.
The live proposal sparked immediate social media debate about its appropriateness, making it one of the most active days on social media in recent history. The golden wedding felt like Bachelor Nation healing, aligning with the phrase "we used to be a proper country" circulating on the internet.
The behind-the-scenes glimpses into the journey to the altar, from Gerry's atrocious Christmas sweater to Theresa's wild bachelorette party, were the right decisions. Witnessing the blending of the two families added a heartwarming touch.
The ceremony itself was remarkable, with Susan as an outstanding officiant and heartfelt vows from Gerry and Theresa that brought tears to the audience. It was a perfect night to celebrate love and happiness.
In the midst of joy and sadness, Bachelor Nation experienced a mix of news and gossip, including a baby announcement from Sydney of Colton's season.
After a challenging end to the previous year with Bachelor in Paradise couples parting ways, concerns about the franchise's future were alleviated by a strong start in the first week. Bachelor Nation seems to be back and thriving.
Stay tuned for an upcoming article on Bachelor Nation's parallels with the Royal Family, thoughts on Joey's upcoming season, and more! Don't forget to subscribe and consider supporting my work.
What a time to be alive, Bachelor Nation!
Only 5 days in and Bachelor Nation definitely is keeping the news coming! I love that they included the bachelorette segment 😂. It was highly entertaining and loved hanging with the Golden ladies!
It's going to be quite the year, I can feel it!