Gerry Turner was accused of milking his 15 minutes of fame. The Golden Bachelor received more backlash from fans. His reputation has already been damaged after the inaugural season. He couldn’t get it back if he tried. But Gerry continues to dig his own grave. Keep on reading to learn more.
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Gerry Turner – Milks Golden Bachelor Fame
Gerry Turner faced more backlash from Bachelor Nation. The ABC television personality embarked on his “Nomad Grandad Tour,” which he shared on social media. Fans have asked him to stop sharing so many updates. Gerry’s Instagram presence received various reactions.
While some fans are thrilled to see his travel posts, others think he’s trying too hard to be part of the Bachelor universe. Gerry has paid attention to the backlash against him.
He takes no issue with snapping back at the haters. Even though he’s on the road, Gerry still engages with the trolls in the comment section.
In a recent Instagram post, Gerry Turner shared he was at the Grand Canyon. He posted a shot of himself on a bus. He sat on the back as the tour guide played the guitar. Gerry has used this tour to repair his tarnished image.
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“Two days of hiking the Grand Canyon, one day on the train to the canyon, and the final day hiking the Constellation Trails near Prescott, AZ,” Gerry captioned his post, which was met with backlash.
Some fans didn’t like seeing the constant updates about his ongoing tour. Others accused Gerry of milking his 15 minutes of fame. One troll commented, “Simply a nobody.
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Golden Bachelor – Fights Imposters
In the meantime, Gerry Turner has been fighting constantly with imposters on the social media app. He warned fans about the fake accounts that have popped up in recent weeks. Most of these imposter accounts ask followers for money.
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In the comment section of his post, Gerry warned fans about the imposter accounts posing as him. One user joked they hoped the imposters were paying for his trip, as “nothing he does could turn his bad PR around!” Gerry fired back, “THERE ARE IMPOSTERS. BE CAREFUL.”
Gerry Turner quickly went from a wholesome widower to one of the most polarizing figures in Bachelor Nation. His reputation caught up with him, especially after his divorce from Theresa Nist. Gerry has been working to repair his tarnished image. However, most fans can see past the inauthenticity in his online presence.
What are your thoughts on Gerry Turner’s nationwide tour? Do you think he’s milking his fame? Do you think it’s too late for Gerry to repair his image? Sound off below in the comment section.
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Who cares if he posts a Gazillion photos if his trips? Follow him or not, individual choice. Many if my friends post out pictures of their trips on Facebook to share with friends and family. If I’m not interested I scroll on past. Why should Gerry be treated any differently?