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Theyre telling the critics to zip it.

Months after theirlive wedding,Gerry Turner and Theresa Nists divorce announcement shockedGolden Bachelorfans andfellow alums alike.

Lets be positive and just show them grace.

Kathy and Gerry on ‘The Golden Bachelor.’ Photo via ABC

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Susan shut down speculation that Gerry and Theresas relationship was anything less thanauthentic.

It was very, very real, she said.

Kathy also pointed out a detail that might have played a role in Gerry and Theresas fate.

Gerry and Theresa at the Golden Wedding. Photo via ABC

Our season was atruncated season… so everyone had less time to get to know everyone, she said.

And, then, you know, they didnt get to see each other very much.

I mean, it was really like speed-dating.

The cast of ‘The Golden Bachelor.’ Photo via ABC

With that being said, she did learn something from Gerry and Theresas breakup.

Its a note to self, Susan: I will never get married in front of 11 million people.

Fortunately, theres no shortage of women from Gerrys season who would love to be a season lead.

Faith Martin, for her part, also told Bustle that shed welcome the opportunity to return.