Gerry Turner made our night when he pulled fan favorite Susan Noles aside for one-on-one time during the Thursday, October 19, episode of The Golden Bachelor.
To make Susan, 66, feel special, Gerry, 72, gifted her a rose quartz, a crystal which he explained symbolizes empathy and strength.
“It’s those two qualities I think that you have that remind me so much of Toni. That is the highest compliment I can pay someone,” Gerry said, referring to his late wife. “Those good qualities you have, they’re very special.”
Susan got emotional as she accepted the present.
Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Has a Loving Family Full of Ladies
Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner has his family’s support amid his journey to find love on the ABC reality series. Gerry, who was announced as the first-ever Golden Bachelor in July 2023, shared two daughters, Jenny and Angie, with his late wife, Toni. Gerry and Toni got married in 1972 and enjoyed “43 wonderful years […]
Gerry — named one of Us Weekly’s Reality Stars of the Year in the inaugural issue — previously told Us that one of his goals as the lead was to make the women feel supported. “I wanted them to feel good about themselves,” he said.
Susan and Gerry Turner Disney/John Fleenor
He also shed light on how he formed connections with the contestants. “It wasn’t so much a specific question that I was looking to get answered, but more a reaction from them — a look in their eye, the feeling of connection and warmth,” he explained.
Nine women remain in Gerry’s journey to find The One.
The Golden Bachelor airs on ABC Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET. For a recap of week 4, watch the video above.
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