Gerry Turner and Lana Sutton Announce Engagement After Golden Bachelor Relationship

The couple met on social media and have been inseparable since their first date in March 2025.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Gerry Turner, the star of the first season of The Golden Bachelor, has found love again with Lana Sutton, a retired teacher. The couple met on social media in 2025 and have been dating ever since, with Gerry proposing to Lana in October of that year. They have been open about their relationship, sharing photos and updates on their travels and blending their families.

Why it matters

Gerry's journey to find love on The Golden Bachelor was well-documented, and his fans have been eager to see him find happiness after his divorce from Theresa Nist, the winner of his season. Gerry and Lana's relationship demonstrates that it's possible to find love later in life, even after previous relationships have ended.

The details

Gerry and Lana first connected on social media in 2025, with Lana sliding into Gerry's DMs. After initially ignoring her message, Gerry was intrigued when Lana mentioned that she grew up in a town near his hometown. The two went on their first date in March 2025 and have been inseparable ever since, with Gerry introducing Lana to his children and friends, and Lana introducing Gerry to her own family. In October 2025, Gerry proposed to Lana, and the couple recently announced that they have found their "perfect home" together.

  • Gerry and Lana met on social media in 2025.
  • They went on their first date in March 2025.
  • Gerry proposed to Lana in October 2025.
  • Gerry and Lana found their "perfect home" together in February 2026.

The players

Gerry Turner

The star of the first season of The Golden Bachelor, who previously married Theresa Nist after the show.

Lana Sutton

A retired teacher who connected with Gerry on social media and has been dating him since 2025.

Theresa Nist

The winner of Gerry's season of The Golden Bachelor, who has been supportive of his new relationship with Lana.

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What they’re saying

“Awh so happy for you both!!❤️”

— Faith Martin (Instagram)

“So happy for you.”

— Susan Noles (Instagram)

“He said, 'I just wanna let you know I met someone.' I said, 'That's wonderful. I'm so happy for you.' He goes, 'I was afraid to tell you.' 'Why would you be afraid? I only want your happiness.' Like, if this was the way it happened for him to find his person to go on the show, get married, and then find his person this way, then it was meant to be.”

— Theresa Nist (Us Weekly)

What’s next

Gerry and Lana are planning to travel to London and Paris together this summer.

The takeaway

Gerry Turner's journey to find love on The Golden Bachelor has taken an unexpected turn, but his fans are thrilled to see him happy and engaged to Lana Sutton. Their relationship demonstrates that it's never too late to find a meaningful connection, even after previous relationships have ended.