The most recent episode ofThe Golden BachelorettesawThe Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner surprise Joan Vassos with a guest appearance, but fans weren’t happy with the cameo.Gerry may have started out as a fan-favorite withinBachelorNation, but he ruined his reputationafter he and wife Theresa Nist announced their divorce mere months after getting engaged duringThe Golden Bachelorseason 1. His fan-favorite status was already on shaky ground because reports surfaced that allegedly disputed what he had said about his dating life before the show.

The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner showed up onThe Golden Bacheloretteto give advice to Joan Vassos, but fans were outraged by the appearance.

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When Gerry showed up on everyone’s TV screens viaThe Golden Bachelorette,fans swiftly fired back at producers for a guest appearance that they claimed should never have happened. On X,@GuyfromEarth777was very blunt when saying that the person who came up with the idea to bring a “self-absorbed camera hungry grifter” ontoThe Golden Bachelorette"should be FIRED."@sknobel716echoed that criticism directed at the producers by kindly saying, “Dear Producers, we don’t want Gerry on our screens.”

Some fans were downright confused that Gerry showed up onThe Golden Bachelorette, like@ohheyitsdomxo, who posted a GIF of Britney Spears looking puzzled onThe X Factor.@nycatdmtdidn’t hold back in claiming that “nobody wants you here.” Other fans posted GIFs that said “GTFO,” an acronym that stands for “Get the f*** out,” and some booed Gerry’s presence on their screens.

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What Gerry Turner’s Golden Bachelorette Appearance Means For His Reputation

Gerry Won’t Be Able To Regain Fan-Favorite Status

The brutal social media reactions to Gerry’sGolden Bacheloretteseason 1appearance proved he has yet to salvage his reputation, despite his many attempts.The problem for him is that he probably will never regain that fan-favorite statuswithinBachelorNation like he had at the start ofThe Golden Bachelorseason 1. It doesn’t matter how many happy photos and updates he shares on Instagram; nothing will change.

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Gerry showed up onThe Golden Bacheloretteto give advice to Joan, who’s only the second-ever lead of aGoldenspin-off. Joan seemed at a crossroads since she was still mourning the loss of her husband. Gerry gave her words of wisdom sincehe knows what it’s like to star on aBachelorshow after losing a spouse. Unfortunately, fans weren’t having it.

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Our Take On Gerry Turner’s Golden Bachelorette Appearance

Gerry Isn’t The Best Person To Be Giving Advice Right Now

In theory, it makes sense for the lead of the previousGoldenshow to make an appearance and provide advice to the new lead. However, in this particular situation, Gerry is not the best person for that role. He’s coming off of a very public divorce; his relationship fromThe Golden Bachelorfailed, soit didn’t make sense for him to be imparting any kind of wisdom or advice.

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The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.