'GOLDEN BACHELOR' GERRY TURNER MARRIES THERESA NIST IN LIVE SPECIAL

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The "Golden Bachelor" is a bachelor no more!!

Gerry Turner, 71, officially tied the knot with Theresa Nist during a live 'Golden Wedding' special Thursday night ... with the New Jersey grandmother, 70, looking drop-dead gorgeous in an off-the-shoulder Badgley Mischka gown.

Theresa's son, Tommy, walked her down the aisle during the Palm Springs ceremony ... and dapper Gerry couldn't keep his eyes off her!!

During his vows, Gerry gushed Theresa was a love that came to him silently, and without warning ... expressing he couldn't live without her.

During her vows, the bride said she loved him with all her heart, and couldn't wait to be his wife -- and was ready to comfort him through sadness and laughter.

Other stars from the 'Golden' series came out to show their support, such as Kathy Swarts, Faith Martin, Joan Vassos, and runner-up Leslie Fhima ... with Susan Knowles officiating their wedding.

Gerry proposed to Theresa during the finale of "The Golden Bachelor" last year.

The premise of the 'Bachelor' spin-off was it's never too late to find love, and with the ratings success of the series, it's also never too soon for a second 'Golden' bachelor ... or bachelorette!

'BACHELORETTE' RACHEL LINDSAY HUSBAND BRYAN ABASOLO FILES FOR DIVORCE

Bachelor Nation's track record of successful couples continues to dwindle ... with 'Bachelorette' star Rachel Lindsay's husband Bryan Abasolo pulling the plug on their marriage.

Bryan beelined it to court Tuesday and filed for divorce after 4 years of marriage ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, Bryan lists their date of separation as Dec. 31, 2023 ... and he's citing the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split.

Bryan, a chiropractor, is requesting spousal support. They did not have any children together.

Rachel's estranged husband also shared an official statement Tuesday ... saying "loving himself and his partner meant he had to let go and start anew."

The pair fell for each other on season 13 of "The Bachelorette" in 2017 ... when Rachel made history as the first Black person to lead an ABC reality dating show.

Rachel and Bryan got engaged during the finale ... then tied the knot in August 2019 during a ceremony in Mexico.

In terms of 'Bachelor' years, Rachel and Bryan made it last for a while ... though Rachel has previously mentioned their difficulties navigating their relationship in the public eye.

Rachel went on fellow "Bachelorette" Kaitlyn Bristowe's "Off the Vine" podcast last year, explaining they both felt constant pressure showing fans how they were both doing.

However, it looks like it's onward and upwards for Rachel ... in a New Year's Day IG post she admits she's lived through one of the hardest years of her life and is choosing to focus on gratitude in 2024.

Stars Locking Lips Kiss 2023 Goodbye!

These A-listers have been dishing out some sweet smooches over the past year ... so take a look back at these stars locking lips as you kiss 2023 goodbye!

Power couples Justin & Hailey Bieber, David & Victoria Beckham, and Shaun White & Nina Dobrev are just a few of the pairs of lovebirds who have shared snaps of themselves smooching up a storm for the camera.

Gymnast Simone Biles did the same with her boo, Jonathan Owens ...  as did 'Bachelor' star Wells Adams and his "Modern Family" wife Sarah Hyland -- lookin' like a couple of lovers in paradise!

Singer Hayley Kiyoko couldn't keep her lips off "Bachelor" star Becca Tilley ... taking time out of their snowy retreat to show each other some love!

2024's right around the corner ... so if you haven't already, ya better find someone to kiss before the year ends!

Parejas famosas ¡Despídete del 2023 con un beso!

Las estrellas más famosas se han estado besando durante el último año, ¡así que echa un vistazo a estas celebridades mientras te despides del 2023!

Las parejas Justin y Hailey Bieber, David y Victoria Beckham y Shaun White y Nina Dobrev son solo algunas de las parejas de tortolitos que han compartido fotos de sí mismos dándose besos frente a la cámara.

La gimnasta Simone Biles hizo lo mismo con su novio, Jonathan Owens, al igual que la estrella de "Bachelor", Wells Adams, y su esposa de "Modern Family", Sarah Hyland, ¡parecen una pareja de amantes en el paraíso!

La cantante Hayley Kiyoko no pudo mantener sus labios alejados de la estrella de "Bachelor", Becca Tilley, ¡dejando tiempo de su retiro nevado para demostrarse su amor!

2024 está a la vuelta de la esquina, así que si aún no lo has hecho, ¡más vale que encuentres a alguien a quien besar antes de que acabe el año!

CHRIS HARRISON 'THE BACHELOR' EXIT WAS 'TOXIC,' GRATEFUL I LEFT!!

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Chris Harrison has blasted the events surrounding his exit from 'The Bachelor' as 'toxic' ... which kickstarted following a racism scandal.

He says the backlash he endured after defending ex-'Bachelor' contestant Rachael Kirkconnell for attending a plantation-themed party while in college was tumultuous ... praying his worst enemy doesn't go through the same experience he went through 2 years earlier.

Speaking on Jason Tartick's "Trading Secrets" podcast, Chris says he initially thought the situation was something he could've figured out with show execs ... but things escalated to the point he knew he had to remove himself from the situation.

It was a bittersweet moment for Chris ... he wasn't ready to leave the show he'd been hosting since 2002 ... but he was ultimately proud of his decision to walk away.

He adds there's no hard feelings because the show was a blessing  ... changing his life financially.

Jesse Palmer ended up taking over hosting duties -- and as for Chris, he found his own happy ending ... tying the knot with ET host Lauren Zima in November.

'Bachelorette' Alum Tyler Cameron Older Women Might Be the Ticket ... I See You, 'Golden' Gerry!!!

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Tyler Cameron knows a thing or 2 about dating -- his 'Bachelorette' run proved that -- and based on how popular the 'Golden Bachelor' is, he now seems open to trying his luck with older women.

We talked to the reality TV star at LAX, and asked what he made of the fact so many people are taken by Gerry Turner's TV journey as a senior citizen trying to find love in his sunset years ... and Tyler tells us it's a reflection of dating trends these days.

Watch ... he says there's been an upswing of young bachelors dating up in age lately, and he thinks it's great ABC is finally putting a spotlight on that for the mainstream.

He doesn't really indicate whether he would necessarily be interested in wooing an older woman, but he does appear to be cosigning on the value of seeking wisdom/experience beyond mere beauty -- something to which the 'Bachelor' franchises have been known to fall victim.

That's not to say the seniors can't be fun themselves ... Tyler even says 'Bachelor in Paradise' producers should consider inviting some of the more "seasoned" set to the beach soon!

We'll see if that ends up happening. One arthritic step at a time.

Guess Who This Smiling Sweetie Turned Into!

Before this sweet gal with an even sweeter smile was both smiling (and crying) on ABC's "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor In Paradise", she was just hangin' with her sis in Great Falls, Virginia and attending James Madison University.

This brunette/brown-eyed babe made her 'Bachelor' debut back in 2015 with Bachelor Chris Soules. She also made her presence known on season 2 and 3 of "Bachelor In Paradise". Although she had quite the journey of finding love, she ultimately sealed the deal with a ring in Mexico!

Need one more clue? Talk to her hubby, Jared Haibon!

Can you guess who she is?

ADIVINA EN QUIÉN SE HA CONVERTIDO ESTA PEQUEÑA SONRIENTE

Antes de que esta dulce chica con una sonrisa aún más dulce estuviera sonriendo (y llorando) en "The Bachelor" y "Bachelor In Paradise" de ABC, pasaba el rato con su hermana en Great Falls, Virginia y asistía a la Universidad James Madison.

Esta morena de ojos marrones debutó en "Bachelor" en 2015 con el soltero Chris Soules. También se dio a conocer en las temporadas 2 y 3 de "Bachelor In Paradise". Aunque tuvo un largo viaje para encontrar el amor, ¡finalmente selló el trato con un anillo en México!

¿Necesitas alguna pista más? Habla con su marido, Jared Haibon.

¿Adivinas quién es?

'BACHELOR' ALUM CARLY WADDELL BACKTRACKS ON GAGA STANCE ... Wears Her Shirt Onstage

Singer Carly Waddell -- more known for her TV dating conquests -- opened for Nick Carter Thursday wearing a t-shirt with Lady Gaga sitting at a piano. Interesting, since she had a huge issue with the star doing just that during their time together at college.

In fact ... Carly said she would be driven crazy by the singer showing off her vocals on the piano when while they were in an NYU cafeteria -- a statement that caused widespread fury among Gaga's Little Monsters.

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But, the musician took the backlash in stride with her choice of stage attire for the Akron, Ohio stop on Nick's "Who I Am" tour.

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Remember ... just days earlier, Carly explained on fellow "Bachelor" alum Jason Tartick's podcast that she was "not a fan" of Gaga when they were students at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

She cited Gaga's main offense as her singing "Wicked" at the piano at the top of her lungs during break every single day, which forced her to eat her meals in the hallway away from the commotion.

Looks like Carly's changed her tune, and Gaga's won herself a new fan.

Exalumna Carly Waddell Se retracta de su postura hacia Gaga Y viste una camiseta de ella en el escenario

La cantante Carly Waddell, más conocida por sus citas con estrellas de televisión, abrió para Nick Carter el jueves con una camiseta de Lady Gaga sentada en el piano. Algo bastante interesante, ya que hace pocos días tenía un gran problema con la estrella, haciendo precisamente eso que aparece en la foto durante su tiempo juntas en la universidad.

De hecho, Carly dijo que la volvía loca que la estrella pop se pusiera a cantar en el piano mientras estaban en una cafetería de NYU, una declaración que causó furia generalizada entre los Little Monsters de Gaga.

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Pero la artista tomó la mala sangre en redes con calma al momento de elegir su atuendo para su presentación en Akron, Ohio en el contexto de la gira "Who I Am" de Nick.

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Recuerden, hace solo unos días, Carly explicó en el podcast de su compañero de universidad, Jason Tartick que ella no era "fan" de Gaga cuando eran estudiantes en NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Citó como principal ofensa que cantara "Wicked" al piano a pleno pulmón durante el recreo todos los días, lo que la obligaba a comer en el pasillo lejos del alboroto.

Parece que Carly ha cambiado de opinión, y Gaga se ha ganado una nueva fan.

Lady Gaga "Me volvía loca en la Universidad" Dice ex alumna Carly Waddell

Lady Gaga tiene el mundo a sus pies en este momento, pero no está recibiendo ningún "aplauso" de una antigua compañera de universidad, Carly Waddell, quien afirma que el comportamiento de la cantante la "volvía loca".

Carly también es cantante, aunque es más conocida por sus famosas citas televisivas, y en el podcast de Jason Tartick "Trading Secrets" reveló que "no era fan" de Gaga cuando estudiaban en la Tisch School of the Arts de la Universidad de Nueva York.

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De acuerdo con Carly, Gaga, que en ese entonces iba por su nombre real Stefani, hacía caso omiso de las normas de convivencia básicas de la hora del almuerzo, cantando "Wicked" a todo pulmón en el piano, mientras otros intentaban comer en paz, y eso pasaba ... todos los días.

Carly dijo: "Era la hora del recreo y nos veíamos obligados a escucharla", lo que le resultaba tan irritante que empezó a comer en el pasillo solo para huir del canto de Gaga.

Pero, ¿su talento para las artes escénicas la situaba por encima de los demás en clase? Carly dice que no, pero que con varios Grammys, un Oscar y muchos otros galardones en su haber, reconoce que Gaga está por encima de todos los demás AHORA.

Así que teniendo en cuenta el viejo mantra de Gaga, es probable que sea mejor no molestar tanto, si necesitas que una persona crea en ti en una habitación llena de 100.

LADY GAGA 'DROVE ME CRAZY IN COLLEGE' ... Says 'Bachelor' Alum Carly Waddell

Lady Gaga has the world at her feet now, but she's getting no "Applause" from a former college classmate -- Carly Waddell claims the singer's behavior would "drive her crazy."

"Bachelor" alum Carly is also a singer -- though she's more known for her TV dating conquests -- and while on ex-"Bachelor" star Jason Tartick's podcast, "Trading Secrets," she revealed she was "not a fan" of Gaga back when they were both attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

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Case in point ... Carly said that Gaga -- who went by her real name, Stefani, back then -- would dismiss basic lunchtime etiquette, singing "Wicked" at the top of her lungs while on the piano as others tried to eat in peace ... every single day.

Carly said, "It was break time, and we were forced to listen to her" ... which she found so irritating, she started eating her lunch in the hallway just to flee Gaga's singing.

But did Gaga's flair for performing arts put her above everyone else in class? Carly says no ... but with Grammys, an Academy Award & many more accolades under her belt, she acknowledges that Gaga is NOW above everyone else.

So, considering Gaga's age-old mantra, it's probs best to not be annoying AF if you need one person to believe in you in a room full of 100.

'Bachelorette' Star Josh Seiter Checks into Mental Health Facility Month After Alleged Instagram Death Hoax

"Bachelorette" contestant Josh Seiter says he's getting much-needed help to get a handle on his mental health after receiving an onslaught of hate following claims his Instagram was hacked after a post announcing his death was published on the account.

Seiter made the announcement Monday, telling followers he's logging off social media for good -- and checking into a wellness facility to address his mental health struggles.

Seiter says, "For the last month I've received hundreds of hateful messages and unending harassment related to my account being hacked. I wish I was stronger but I can't take any more ..."

He continues, "I am losing my phone in the next hour. I love you all. To the people sending me death threats, you win."

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It was August 28 when a post went live on Seiter's account announcing his death. Many believed the post to be true, and tons of media outlets published the story. It was more than 24 hours later when Josh announced he was actually alive and his account had been hacked.

The reality contestant's story raised a lot of eyebrows, with many wondering why it took him so long to change the narrative and announce he was OK.

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We had Josh on TMZ Live who told us he prioritized getting his Instagram account back over letting the public know he was alive. The explanation didn't sit right with a lot of people, and clearly, they continued to let him hear it.

'Bachelorette' Star Josh Seiter Here's My Side of Fake Death Saga ... Correcting it Wasn't My Priority

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Josh Seiter says he didn't correct the fake death post about him for a full 18 hours because his priority was figuring out who hacked into his Instagram account ... it's all very puzzling.

The ex-'Bachelorette' star appeared on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and we peppered him with questions about the long, long period of radio silence ... both from him and his family.

Josh says he was trying to manage a ton of texts and calls from concerned friends/family, which raises the question ... why didn't someone he called tell media outlets -- including TMZ -- the death post was a hoax?

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Fact is ... we called Josh just after the death announcement was posted, but didn't get a call back until the next day. We also called family members, and they either hung up or said "no comment."

He recognizes he's going to get scrutinized, but he says he handled it the best way he knew how and is standing firm -- he was hacked.

Josh says he's a victim in all of this and makes no apologies.

Jesse Palmer TB12's 'Legendary' Bachelor Material ... Herbert, Stroud, Too!!!

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If Tom Brady ever wants to add another ring to his collection, he's a perfect candidate for "The Bachelor" ... so says the dating show's host, Jesse Palmer, who tells TMZ Sports the G.O.A.T. would be a "legendary" lead.

The former NFL quarterback and Season 5 star of the ABC series believes there are actually a couple signal-callers who could go from throwing the pigskin to handing out roses -- Brady, Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud.

In fact, Palmer says the handsome Chargers standout would be a "producer's dream" ... 'cause they could pay for all the dates and trips throughout the season with help of his $262 million contract!!

"You actually could not script a better setup," Palmer says. "That would be incredible for ratings, and also amazing for our budget."

Herbert has kept his dating life pretty private ... and despite a few rumors, he hasn't gone public with anyone during his NFL career.

Same goes for Stroud ... so Palmer thinks the No. 2 overall pick to the Houston Texans could also thrive in finding love as he kicks off his NFL career.

Brady has gotten back in the dating game after his divorce from Gisele Bündchen was finalized last October ... and was recently spotted enjoying his time with model Irina Shayk.

But Palmer says the 7-time Super Bowl champion gets his stamp of approval to be on the show ... as long as Irina gives the go-ahead as well.

"There is the Irina Shayk issue," Palmer adds. "But if she's willing to kind of just chill out for a couple months of filming, I think we're solid."

Palmer says the show could film at any of Brady's houses ... which would also be a huge positive.

"Again, very budget-friendly. Tom Brady would be good."

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We also talked to Jesse about College Colors Day coming up on Friday ... and he breaks down how fans and alums can show school pride ahead of the new season, and score a chance to win tickets to the national championship game in the process.

'Bachelorette' Contestant Dead at 36 ... Days After Posting About Depression & Anxiety

'Bachelorette' contestant Josh Seiter, who was always open and honest about his struggles with mental health has died.

A statement posted to Josh's Instagram Monday reads, "It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua's unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an incredibly bright light in an increasingly dim world."

They continue, "His fearless voice and indomitable spirit helped thousands of people in their darkest moments feel just a little less alone. Although our heartache at Joshua's passing pains us beyond measure, we find comfort knowing that he is finally at peace."

The statement does not reveal Joshua's cause of death but includes a phone number for people to call who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

Josh has always posted about his issues with mental health, and just 4 days ago posted a photo smiling with the caption, "Surviving depression and anxiety one day at a time with a smile."

He's been extremely open and honest about his struggles over the years, at one point taking to social media to write, "I’m Josh Seiter, and I’m a suicide attempt survivor. I battle OCD, Bipolar Depression, and GAD, but I refuse to give up. What did you survive?"

Josh appeared on Kaitlyn Bristowe's season of "The Bachelorette" back in 2015, and was eliminated on week 1.

Josh was 36.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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