"The Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner has found himself in the midst of a scandal just days before the season finale aired. An explosive expose published by The Hollywood Reporter features allegations from a former girlfriend, identified only as "Carolyn," who claims that Turner misrepresented his romantic history on the reality show. According to Carolyn, she dated Turner for 10 months before moving into his lake house in Hudson, Indiana in 2018. However, their relationship allegedly came to an end in October 2019 when Turner made derogatory comments about Carolyn's weight and appearance, stating that he couldn't take her to his high school reunion "looking like that."

Carolyn further alleges that when she was packing her belongings to move out, she fell down the stairs and ended up in the hospital. Turner allegedly blamed her for purposefully taking a tumble to prolong her stay in his home. These shocking revelations have sparked controversy and cast doubt on Turner's portrayal of himself on the reality show.

In response to the allegations, Turner has finally broken his silence. When asked about the claims made by his ex-girlfriend, he admitted to only giving the article a cursory look. Turner emphasized that he is focused on the positive things in his life, particularly his relationship with Theresa Nist, his current partner. He stated that he doesn't have time to reflect on comments like these and is choosing to look forward.

Turner's statements have come under scrutiny from viewers and the media, as many believe he is avoiding addressing the allegations directly. On an Instagram post promoting the show, disgruntled fans called him “dishonest” and a "fake."

This scandal has created a cloud of uncertainty around the season finale of "The Golden Bachelor." Runner-up Leslie Fhima, who was left heartbroken by Turner's actions, accused him of lying during their overnight date. Fhima expressed her disbelief at how Turner could profess his love for her one day and change his mind just hours later.

As the controversy continues to unfold, fans eagerly await the season finale to see who Turner will choose between Fhima and Nist. However, this bombshell expose has undoubtedly tarnished the image of the beloved reality star, reminding viewers that all that glitters isn't always gold.