Theresa Nist and her grandkids.Photo:Theresa Nist/Instagram
Theresa Nist/Instagram
Gerry Turneris about to become a step-grandpa of six!A few episodes before he pickedTheresa Nistas the season winner, theGolden Bachelorstar (and grandpa of two granddaughters) visited his finalists' hometowns to meet their families. Upon his visit to Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Turner bonded with Nist’s sisters, her daughter and three of her grandkids Dempsey, Leo and Henry. (Nist’s other three grandsons, who live with her son in South Carolina, weren’t there to meet Turner.) The three boys didn’t hesitate to give the 72-year-old reality star their stamp of approval.As the world waits to see Turner and Nist wed in atelevised ceremonyon Jan. 4, 2024, take a look at the six grandkids Nist loves spending time with.
Gerry Turneris about to become a step-grandpa of six!
A few episodes before he pickedTheresa Nistas the season winner, theGolden Bachelorstar (and grandpa of two granddaughters) visited his finalists' hometowns to meet their families. Upon his visit to Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Turner bonded with Nist’s sisters, her daughter and three of her grandkids Dempsey, Leo and Henry. (Nist’s other three grandsons, who live with her son in South Carolina, weren’t there to meet Turner.) The three boys didn’t hesitate to give the 72-year-old reality star their stamp of approval.
As the world waits to see Turner and Nist wed in atelevised ceremonyon Jan. 4, 2024, take a look at the six grandkids Nist loves spending time with.
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Meet the Boys
“She comes over a lot because she’s always lonely,” one of the kids replied. “It would mean a lot to her if you guys get married.”
02of 12Love for NanaTheresa Nist/InstagramTurner and the boys had some jesting fun when he asked them what they thought was “most interesting” about their grandma.“When taking selfies, she would do this weird face,” one of the little ones responded, mimicking a pout as he described Nist’s picture-ready face.“Duck lips, I think it’s called,” another grandson added, as all three boys and Turner started to try the cheeky pout as well.
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Love for Nana
Turner and the boys had some jesting fun when he asked them what they thought was “most interesting” about their grandma.
“When taking selfies, she would do this weird face,” one of the little ones responded, mimicking a pout as he described Nist’s picture-ready face.
“Duck lips, I think it’s called,” another grandson added, as all three boys and Turner started to try the cheeky pout as well.
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Home Sweet Home
Theresa Nist family.Theresa Nist/Instagram
“Thank you to my friends and family that know me and know that I would never mean to make someone else feel bad in any way, and to my new friends that can already see that in me as well. Love to all!” Nist captioned an Instagram photo featuring her daughter and grandkids amonga big group at home.
04of 12Going the DistanceTheGolden Bachelorfinalist’s other three grandkids, Brandon, Brody and Braxton, live in South Carolina with their dad, Nist’s son Tommy. Even though she lives up the coast, the financial services expert explained that she often travels southto see them.“We try to visit as often as we can and alwaysspend Christmastogether,” Nist wrote on Instagram before she was unveiled as the season winner.
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Going the Distance
TheGolden Bachelorfinalist’s other three grandkids, Brandon, Brody and Braxton, live in South Carolina with their dad, Nist’s son Tommy. Even though she lives up the coast, the financial services expert explained that she often travels southto see them.
“We try to visit as often as we can and alwaysspend Christmastogether,” Nist wrote on Instagram before she was unveiled as the season winner.
05of 12Southern Days AheadIn her new life with Turner, however, Nist won’t be missing her son and grandkids down south. The new couple plans tomove to Charlestonafter theirtelevised weddingin January.After the finale, Turner spoke to PEOPLE about how “fate” guided their choice of where to relocate.“For the last couple of years, when my family gets together, I’ve talked about moving to South Carolina, and it’s an idea I’ve toyed with,” he said. “And then in conversation with Theresa, a private moment, she’s saying, ‘Well, yeah, my son lives near Charleston in South Carolina.’”
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Southern Days Ahead
In her new life with Turner, however, Nist won’t be missing her son and grandkids down south. The new couple plans tomove to Charlestonafter theirtelevised weddingin January.
After the finale, Turner spoke to PEOPLE about how “fate” guided their choice of where to relocate.
“For the last couple of years, when my family gets together, I’ve talked about moving to South Carolina, and it’s an idea I’ve toyed with,” he said. “And then in conversation with Theresa, a private moment, she’s saying, ‘Well, yeah, my son lives near Charleston in South Carolina.’”
06of 12In the SunTheresa Nist/Instagram"Nothing better than the boys and the beach,” Nist captioned onesunny memorywith the boys.
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In the Sun
“Nothing better than the boys and the beach,” Nist captioned onesunny memorywith the boys.
07of 12Golden BoysTheresa Nist/InstagramAs theGolden Bachelorseason kicked off in September, two of the kids dressed upin honor of her debuton the show.“Two of my six grandsons, Leo and Henry, wearing gold to school and reminding you all that@goldenbachabcwill be on this Thursday night!!” Nist wrote on Instagram.
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Golden Boys
As theGolden Bachelorseason kicked off in September, two of the kids dressed upin honor of her debuton the show.
“Two of my six grandsons, Leo and Henry, wearing gold to school and reminding you all that@goldenbachabcwill be on this Thursday night!!” Nist wrote on Instagram.
08of 12Giggles with GrandmaTheresa Nist/Instagram"Henry’s been making me laugh since 2017!” the finalist captioned a preciousthrowback photo.
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Giggles with Grandma
“Henry’s been making me laugh since 2017!” the finalist captioned a preciousthrowback photo.
09of 12Across GenerationsTheresa Nist/InstagramNist’s family sure knows how to celebrate another rotation around the sun. In 2016, the grandma-of-six hopped into a bounce house to play with the youngsters. According to herInstagram caption, the fun-filled activity was part of Dempsey’s birthday present that year.
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Across Generations
Nist’s family sure knows how to celebrate another rotation around the sun. In 2016, the grandma-of-six hopped into a bounce house to play with the youngsters. According to herInstagram caption, the fun-filled activity was part of Dempsey’s birthday present that year.
10of 12In the FamilyTheresa Nist/InstagramNist’s Instagram is filled with fun family photos, including somewith her daughter Jen, whomGolden Bachelorfans met during Turner’s hometown visit.
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In the Family
Nist’s Instagram is filled with fun family photos, including somewith her daughter Jen, whomGolden Bachelorfans met during Turner’s hometown visit.
11of 12The More the MerrierTheresa Nist/InstagramNist has always been loud and proud about her love for the little ones. Hervery first poston Instagram saw her holding two of the boys at home.
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The More the Merrier
Nist has always been loud and proud about her love for the little ones. Hervery first poston Instagram saw her holding two of the boys at home.
12of 12Support SquadTheresa Nist/InstagramAs Turner’s visit to Shrewsbury wound down, Nist’s grandsons shared some sweet wishes for the couple.“I just think that you should be the new Papa for us,” one of the grandkids told the Bachelor himself, much to the delight of everyone else in the room.
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Support Squad
As Turner’s visit to Shrewsbury wound down, Nist’s grandsons shared some sweet wishes for the couple.
“I just think that you should be the new Papa for us,” one of the grandkids told the Bachelor himself, much to the delight of everyone else in the room.
source: people.com
