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Single Again, Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Confronts Ex After Phone Call Breakup Single Again, Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Confronts Ex After Phone Call Breakup
Single Again, Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Confronts Ex After Phone Call Breakup After a month-long engagement, Bergen County native Jenn Tran is single again. The 26-year-old former Hillsdale resident's season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC came to a heartbreaking end Tuesday night, Sept. 3 when audiences learned that she got engaged to contestant Devin Strader in Hawaii. But Strader ended the engagement in a 15-minute phone call, said Tran, who confronted Strader, 28, during the "After the Final Rose" special. Tran said Strader told her he didn't love her anymore and felt that something had been "off" since the proposal. Disney/John Fleenor She also called…
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' 'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' ABC's "The Bachelor" franchise has announced its next star. His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis is a Newark native who played basketball for Hudson Catholic, and later at the collegiate level in New York for Iona University in New Rochelle, where he played guard and forward. His bio on the ABC website says he's a "mama’s boy who love…
Jenn Tran's Final Four: Meet Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Suitors Headed To Hometowns Jenn Tran's Final Four: Meet Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Suitors Headed To Hometowns
Jenn Tran's Final Four: Meet Bergen County 'Bachelorette' Suitors Headed To Hometowns Jenn Tran has her final four. The Bergen County native and frontrunner of this season's hit ABC show "The Bachelorette" sent three suitors home on Monday, Aug. 12's episode. Disney/John Fleenor Tran, 26, — who now lives in Miami and is studying to become a physician assistant — will soon meet the families of the remaining four contestants. They are: Devin Strader: A 28-year-old business owner from Houston, TX. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Simon (@j____way) Jeremy Simon: A 29-year-old real estate investor from New …
NJ 'Golden Bachelor' Winner Appeared On Family Feud Pre-Divorce In Newly-Aired Episode NJ 'Golden Bachelor' Winner Appeared On Family Feud Pre-Divorce In Newly-Aired Episode
NJ 'Golden Bachelor' Winner Appeared On Family Feud Pre-Divorce In Newly-Aired Episode Well, that didn't age well. A newly-aired episode of "Celebrity Family Feud" on ABC features "Golden Bachelor" couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, a New Jersey grandmother, competing on the show before announcing their divorce. The Bachelor-themed episode of "Celebrity Family Feud" aired on Tuesday, July 16, and kicked off with Turner, 72, introducing Nist, 70, to host Steve Harvey as his "lovely wife."  The pair played with their children against other "Bachelor" franchise contestants including Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson. @deciderdotcom Watch #thegoldenbachelor …
Bergen County Asian-American Stars As Brand-New 'Bachelorette' Bergen County Asian-American Stars As Brand-New 'Bachelorette'
Bergen County Asian-American Stars As Brand-New 'Bachelorette' We've got a brand-new "Bachelorette" and she's a Bergen County babe. Jenn Tran, 26, is the first-ever Asian American to lead the ABC franchise, the 21st season of which premiered Monday night, July 8. "The Bachelorette" Jenn Tran, 26, is ready to meet her men. Disney/John Fleenor Born in Hillsdale and raised by Vietnamese immigrants, Tran graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 2016, where she played basketball and lacrosse.  Tran was featured on the last season of "The Bachelor" starring Joey Graziadei, who ultimately got engaged to Kelsey Anderson. A "bi-lingual beauty…
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…
Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband
Golden Divorce: NJ Grandmother Announces Split From Reality Show Husband After less than three months of marriage, a New Jersey grandmother and her reality show husband are getting a divorce. Shrewsbury's Theresa Nist, 70, and Gerry Turner, 72, met on ABC's first-ever season of the "Golden Bachelor" last year. They announced the split Friday, April 12 on "Good Morning America." "We have received so much love and support from so many people who watch the GB and I don’t think we can tell you how many people told us it gave them so much hope. We want none of that to change for anybody. EXCLUSIVE: "The Golden Bachelor" couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist&…
College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood? College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood?
College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood? When Conall Gorman's songwriting professor at Belmont University in Nashville, TV began promoting "American Idol" auditions, he went for it. Gorman, 19, watched the singing competition for years growing up in Montclair. Conall Gorman on "American Idol." "American Idol" Clip courtesy of FremantleMedia North America Inc. and 19TV LTD And now, he's on it. Gorman's performance of his own song "Backseat" for Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan air Sunday, March 17. Bryan said he was pulled into the "Conall vortex" with the very first note, Perry adding that he's on the road to being …
North Bergen Model Eliminated From 'The Bachelor' North Bergen Model Eliminated From 'The Bachelor'
North Bergen Model Eliminated From 'The Bachelor' Only two locals are left on ABC's "The Bachelor" after the second episode of the season. And that's one Philadelphia sister and the Bachelor himself: Allie Hollinger, 26, and Joey Graziadei. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bachelor (@bachelorabc) The older Hollinger sister, 28-year-old Lauren, decided at the end of Monday night's episode that she was tired of waiting around for her turn to talk to 28-year-old Graziadei, a tennis coach with roots in Collegeville. This comes after she and multiple other women donned brida…
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The new season starring the Pennsylvania tennis coach will air Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Among the 32 contestants who will meet 28-year-old Graziadei is 25-year-old leasing agent and model, Erika Cardenas, of North Bergen. On Monday evening, all of the women will meet Joey at the Bachelor mansion, and have only one shot to make their very first impression.  Erika is up against two sisters from Philadelphia, a radiochemist, a guidance counselor, and more than two dozen hopefuls from across the U.S. Click her…
NJ's Aaron Rodgers 'Made Dumb, Factually Inaccurate Joke About Jimmy Kimmel': ESPN NJ's Aaron Rodgers 'Made Dumb, Factually Inaccurate Joke About Jimmy Kimmel': ESPN
NJ's Aaron Rodgers 'Made Dumb, Factually Inaccurate Joke About Jimmy Kimmel': ESPN Aaron Rodgers will continue to appear on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" after setting off a firestorm when he implied late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was a patron of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following Rodgers' comments on Tuesday, Jan. 2, Kimmel took to Twitter and threatened a lawsuit against the quarterback, who bought a mansion in Cedar Grove after he was traded to the Jets, and McAfee apologized for the exchange the next day.  Mike Foss, an ESPN senior vice president who oversees “The Pat McAfee Show,” issued a statement to several media outlets on Friday, …
Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (PHOTOS) Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (PHOTOS)
Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (Photos) "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner and his golden bride, New Jersey's Theresa Nist, have tied the knot. Turner, 72, and Nist, 70, of Shrewsbury, exchanged vows in a televised wedding special, courtesy of ABC, before family, friends, and familiar faces of Bachelor Nation on Thursday, Jan. 4 at La Quinta in California (where Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams's season was filmed). View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) The ceremony was officiated by Susan Noles, of Delaware County, PA. Noles was one of t…
NJ Grandmother's Live TV Wedding To 'Golden Bachelor' Airs This Week NJ Grandmother's Live TV Wedding To 'Golden Bachelor' Airs This Week
NJ Grandmother's Live TV Wedding To 'Golden Bachelor' Airs This Week New Jersey's Thesera Nist is preparing to say "I do" to "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner in a special wedding ceremony airing on national TV this week. The 70-year-old grandmother from Shrewsbury was the lucky woman to get the final rose on the hit show "Golden Bachelor" back in November. Nist and Turner are set to say their vows on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The couple spoke to "Good Morning America" about their wedding, which Nist hopes will be a warm, intimate family moment. "We're going to try to pretend we don't know the cameras are there," she said. "Golden Bachelor" s…
Hard Launch: ABC Drops Official Promo For 'The Bachelor' Season Featuring North Jersey Model Hard Launch: ABC Drops Official Promo For 'The Bachelor' Season Featuring North Jersey Model
Hard Launch: ABC Drops Official Promo For 'The Bachelor' Season Featuring North Jersey Model They're obsessed. They're simply, obsessed. The women, that is, on Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor." The network has been steadily releasing ads for the Jan. 22, 2024 premier starring the 28-year-old Collegeville tennis coach. Most recently, a Christmas-themed video with a cameo from ASKN — April, Susan, Kathy and Nancy, the infamous foursome formed on the "Golden Bachelor." ALSO SEE: "The Bachelor" Filming Drives Crowds To Collegeville Italian Bakery On Friday, Dec. 29, ABC for the first time released a montage giving the hungry Bachelor Nation a glimpse into Joey an…
Meet North Bergen Model (And Her Competition) On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Meet North Bergen Model (And Her Competition) On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
Meet North Bergen Model (And Her Competition) On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" has an air date. The 28-year-old tennis coach from Pennsylvania will be dating 32 women on his season of the show, which is set to air on Jan. 22, 2024, at 8 p.m. on ABC. Among the contestants is 25-year-old leasing agent and model Erika Cardenas, from North Bergen.  Erika is up against two sisters from Philadelphia, a radiochemist, a guidance counselor, and more than two dozen hopefuls from across the U.S. Click here to see all the women vying for Joey's heart, or scroll down to read more about Erika and Joey. …
Did NJ Family Win ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight?' Did NJ Family Win ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight?'
Did NJ Family Win ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight?' A family from Gloucester County competed this week on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight." Well, the Uszaki family of Deptford won the episode, taking home $50,000 and a trophy. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Posted by GLOW at Washington Township on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The Uszaki home on the Tuesday, Dec. 12 episode was their 2022 display, which was video game-inspired, complete with classic video game decor. "We custom make every prop on the property," said Dan Uszaki, "I've just had this 'Go big or go home' mentality." "Our Christmas display is the best in the country because …
Don't Miss NJ Family On ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight' Don't Miss NJ Family On ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight'
Don't Miss NJ Family On ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight' A family from Gloucester County is competing to have the best Christmas light show in America. The Uszaki family of Deptford goes all out when it comes to designing holiday displays. They have a video-game-themed light display decked with classic video game decor. "We custom make every prop on the property," said Dan Uszaki, "I've just had this 'Go big or go home' mentality." Tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 12, his decorated house hits the national airwaves. Their “Deptford Dazzling Lights” display from Christmas 2022 will be featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” at 10 p.m.&nbs…
NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose
NJ Grandmother's New 'Golden Bachelor' Fiancé Addresses Controversial Expose New Jersey's "Golden Bachelor" winner is learning something new about Gerry Turner every day — and so is America. Turner, 72, gave 70-year-old Nist of Shrewsbury the final rose on the finale of the ABC dating show last week, making her his new fiancé. It happened on the Nov. 30 finale, which aired one day after the Hollywood Reporter spilled some piping hot tea: Turner has, in fact, dated other women since his wife Toni died, and he may have misrepresented his professional career. Turner addressed the article for the first time in a Dec. 1 interview with Katie Couric. Here's what he said …
Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (PHOTOS) Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (PHOTOS)
Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (Photos) It's happily ever ever for New Jersey's Theresa Nist and Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner. The 70-year-old Shrewsbury grandmother got the final rose on the Thursday, Nov. 30 finale of the "Golden Bachelor" on ABC. But not without heartbreak for runner-up Leslie Fhima. Up until the finale, Turner had been insinuating to Fhima she was the one. Turner and Leslie Fhima. John Fleenor "I have to have you with morning coffee, I have to have you when I go to bed at night. There's no one else I'd rather figure it out with," he had said to her. But after his overnight date with Nist, Turner had a …
'Golden Bachelor' Could End In Heartbreak For NJ Grandmother: 'I Love Them Both' 'Golden Bachelor' Could End In Heartbreak For NJ Grandmother: 'I Love Them Both'
'Golden Bachelor' Could End In Heartbreak For NJ Grandmother: 'I Love Them Both' Gerry Turner is looking for his second love — and he's nearly there. The problem is that he loves them both. Turner made his feelings clear to both Theresa Nist, a grandmother from Shrewsbury, and Leslie Fhima of them on the Thursday, Nov. 16 episode of ABC's "Golden Bachelor."  But on Nov. 30, he'll have to choose just one. Turner had a day-date and night in the fantasy suite with both women on the most recent episode, filmed in Costa Rica. He said what he loves about Fhima is the excitement and her adventurousness, while Nist makes him feel "warm and safe." He told Fhima: "I have …
NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor'
NJ Grandmother Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner must make a choice: Leslie Fhima or Theresa Nist. Nist, 70, of Shrewsbury, NJ, and Fhima, of Minnesota, have progressed to the top two contestants on ABC's "The Golden Bachelor," following a round of hometown dates. Turner, who sent Faith Martin home during the Thursday, Nov. 9 episode, visited with Nist's family last week, even having met three of her grandchildren, her daughter, and her sisters. When he asked the three little guys what they thought of him and their Nana dating, they seemed to be for it: "She comes over a lot because she's always lonely," one said. "It w…
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon
Former NJ 'Bachelor' Contestant Zac Clark Among Celebs Running NYC Marathon Another TCS New York City marathon was under way Sunday, Nov. 5, and New Jersey's Zac Clark is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. Clark is a Haddonfield native who was on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette" starring Tayshia Adams.  Clark's bib number is 19213. According to the race tracker, he was 20 miles in as of 12 p.m., with about six left to go. Zac Clark of Haddonfield and Tayshia Adams on Season 16 of "The Bachelorette." ABC/Craig Sjodin This will be at least the 11th marathon for the 39-year-old Philly sports fan and former college baseball player, who has be…
'Golden Bachelor' Coming To NJ? Widow Makes It To Hometown Dates On ABC Dating Show 'Golden Bachelor' Coming To NJ? Widow Makes It To Hometown Dates On ABC Dating Show
'Golden Bachelor' Coming To NJ? Widow Makes It To Hometown Dates On ABC Dating Show Could the "Golden Bachelor" be headed to New Jersey. Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old widow from Shrewsbury, has made it to the final three of ABC's hit senior dating show. She, along with Leslie Fhima and Faith Martin, will introduce 72-year-old Gerry Turner to their families on this week's episode. Nist's grandsons are seen in an episode preview playing football with Turner, and one tells him "I think you should be our new Paw Paw." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Theresa Nist (@theresa_nist) Nist seemed to have made a lasting im…
NJ Grandmother Shares Tender Moment With 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandmother Shares Tender Moment With 'Golden Bachelor'
NJ Grandmother Shares Tender Moment With 'Golden Bachelor' Theresa Nist's life is full. She has plenty of friends, loving children, and grandchildren. But something is missing, the Shrewsbury resident shared on a diner date during the Thursday, Oct. 5 episode of ABC's "Golden Bachelor:" Love. You may remember Nist from last week's episode, when she stripped down to her birthday suit — well, sort of — on the show's premiere in hopes of making a lasting impression on Turner. Seems like it worked, because Nist landed the first date with Gerry.  The 70-year-old grandmother opened up about losing her husband, and comforted Turner as he drove a broke…
No Rose For You: Two NJ Women Sent Home On 'Golden Bachelor' No Rose For You: Two NJ Women Sent Home On 'Golden Bachelor'
No Rose For You: Two NJ Women Sent Home On 'Golden Bachelor' It was a not a good night for the ladies in red from New Jersey looking to find love on the "Golden Bachelor." Neither Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit nor Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, got roses from Gerry Turner on the premiere episode of the ABC "The Bachelor" spinoff on Thursday, Sept. 28. Luckily, Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old Shrewsbury resident, was given a fateful rose and will advance to next week's episode.  Nist, who celebrated her birthday on the show, wowed Turner by stripping out of her little black coverup to reveal a short, nude…
NJ Grandma Wears Birthday Suit To Meet ABC's 'Golden Bachelor' NJ Grandma Wears Birthday Suit To Meet ABC's 'Golden Bachelor'
NJ Grandma Wears Birthday Suit To Meet ABC's 'Golden Bachelor' Theresa Nist certainly dressed for the occasion.  The premiere filming of ABC's "Golden Bachelor" happened to be the Shrewsbury resident's 70th birthday. ** WARNING: This story contains spoilers ** And so, she came in none other than her birthday suit (well sort of), hoping to make a lasting impression on the Golden Bachelor himself, Gerry Turner. Turner grinned from ear-to-ear as the New Jersey grandmother slowly stripped out of her little black coverup to reveal a short, nude dress on the show's premier Thursday, Sept. 28. As of press time, photos from ABC had not been released. …
Don't Miss NJ Seniors Competing On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week Don't Miss NJ Seniors Competing On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week
Don't Miss NJ Seniors Competing On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week Three New Jersey women are among the 22 seniors competing on a brand-new Bachelor show premiering this week. The "Golden Bachelor," starring Gerry Turner, will air Thursday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. on ABC. Three of the contestants hail from New Jersey. They are: Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury These accomplished golden ladies will take time away from their established home lives, friends and family, in the quest to rediscover love — and perhaps even themselves — …
Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor' Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor' The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And one of them is from Hudson County ABC did not include any background about the contestants on Joey Graziadei's season, whose first names, ages, and photos were released Saturday morning, Sept. 16. The only contestant representing the Garden State on Joey's season is Erika, a 25-year-old North Bergen resident. She appears to be a model represented by State MGMT. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joey Graziadei (@joeygraziadei) Graziadei is a 2…
3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor' 3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor'
3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor' For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. Three of the women — all ages 60 to 75 and hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner — hail from New Jersey. They are: Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury These accomplished golden ladies will take time away from their established home lives, friends and family, in the quest to redisco…
NJ Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' NJ Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette'
NJ Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' A New Jersey resident is one of 29 contestants competing on this season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC. This season, starring Charity Lawson, premiers Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. EST. Nick "Nic" Barber, 31, of Bayonne, is humble and ready to find love, according to his bio on the show. "He’s traveled the world and is looking for a life partner to adventure with, so Charity, get your passport ready," the bio reads.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nic Barber (@nicbarber97) Nic is looking for a relationship where he and his future w…
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John The dismissal by a federal judge in Newark of a complaint by a former Garden State-grown NFL star against “Shark Tank” regular Daymond John hasn’t slowed an ongoing battle between them. John is seeking both a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against Al “Bubba” Baker and his daughter, Brittani, to stop them from trashing him over what they say has been a “nightmare” experience since their appearance on the ABC reality show. The Bakers -- including Bubba's wife, Sabrina -- contend that John and some of his cronies fleeced them after they cut a deal on “Shark Tank” to …