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'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…
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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 …
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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…
Business
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…
Lifestyle
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&…
Lifestyle
Second Philly Sister Eliminated From 'The Bachelor'
Common Pennsylvania roots weren't enough to foster a bond between Joey Graziadei and Allison Hollinger. The 26-year-old Hollinger sister did not receive a rose this week on ABC's "The Bachelor," starring the 28-year-old Collegeville tennis pro. Quick refresher: Allie joined the show with her big sister Lauren, who left the dating show soon after the season premiered. "Well cats out of the bag, it wasn’t me," Allie said on Instagram. "This was the experience of a lifetime and an opportunity that has taught me so much. "I’m truly grateful for all the friendships and memories I’ve made…
Lifestyle
Philly Sister Makes Dramatic Exit, NJ 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…
Lifestyle
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters
Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The 28-year-old Collegeville tennis coach's season airs Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Graziadei will be dating 32 women on his season of the show, three of whom are from the Philly area: 27-year-old Lanie, 27; and sisters, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren. According to their bios on the "Bachelor" website, Allison and Lauren have dated the same guy before — but at different times. Disney/John Fleenor You can click here to see all the women vying for Joey's heart, or scroll down to read about the locals an…
Lifestyle
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…
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Golden Wedding: NJ Grandmother Marries 'Bachelor' In Massive Live TV Event (
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"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…
Lifestyle
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…
Lifestyle
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. …
Lifestyle
Philly Sisters On 'The Bachelor' Starring PA Tennis Coach Have Dated The Same Guy Before
Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" has an air date. The 28-year-old tennis coach from Collegeville 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bachelor (@bachelorabc) Three of the contestants are from Philadelphia, they are Lanie, 27; Allison, 26; and Lauren, 28. According to their bios on the "Bachelor" website, Allison and Lauren have dated the same guy before — but at different times. You can click here to see all t…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
Lifestyle
Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (
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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 …
Lifestyle
'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 …
Lifestyle
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…
Lifestyle
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…
Lifestyle
'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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
Lifestyle
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor'
The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And three of them are from Philadelphia. Next season's Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, hails from the Philly burbs: He's a 28-year-old tennis coach who grew up in Collegeville. ABC on Saturday, Sept. 16 released just the names and ages of the contestants, but popular Reality TV blogger RealitySteve released some tea on his Instagram stories. According to Steve, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren are sisters. Daily Voice did some digging and according to the LinkedIn in Lanie's Instagram bio, she's a …
Lifestyle
Next 'Bachelor' Revealed As Montgomery County Tennis Instructor Joey Graziadei
Joey Graziadei may have just been broken up with, but his future isn't looking too bleak. The 28-year-old Montgomery County native was revealed as ABC's next Bachelor, just after current Bachelorette gave the final rose to Dotun Olubeko, on the Monday, Aug. 21 final rose ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bachelor Nation (@bachelornation) "I’m definitely the hopeless romantic," the Collegeville native and tennis instructor said. "I want to be married. I want to have love that lasts a lifetime. "So, I’m really ready to go …
Police & Fire
Sports Cameraman Killed In Cape May Boating Accident: 'Great Man, Better Friend'
The 45-year-old boater killed this week in Cape May Harbor is being mourned by those who knew him. Christopher W. Heitman, a longtime camera operator for various news networks, was operating a 17-foot Sea Hunt struck a pipe that broke free from its mooring and entered the channel around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, New Jersey State Police said. Heitman and passenger were ejected, police said. While the passenger was able to get back on the boat, Heitman was not. His body was later recovered. Heitmans LinkedIn page shows he had years of experience working as a camera operator, having been …
Lifestyle
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…
Legal
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 …
Business
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What?
Philadelphia has no shortage of great cheesesteaks, but for the best of the best, you might have to drive across the river. That's according to "Bon Appetit" magazine, which ranked Donkey's Place of New Jersey in its list of the Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia last Tuesday, April 11. Geographical concerns aside, fans of the family-run chain say Donkey's holds its own with Philly's best. In addition to cracking "Bon Appetit's" list, the Jersey eatery holds the number 20 slot for best Philly-area cheesesteaks on Yelp. As well, Donkey's distance from Philly proper might actually be a bl…
Lifestyle
'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA'
Lisa Ann Walters has got the Philadelphia accent down pat. The "Abbot Elementary" star broke down speech patterns on the Wednesday, April 12 airing of "Good Morning America." Michael Strahan said she plays a tough character, Melissa. "She's not, she's just, you know, she's getting the work done," said Walters, best known for her role as Chessy in "The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan. Walters went on to explain how her Maryland roots lent themselves to the Philly accent. "I'm from Maryland, so I've got that part of it," she said. "We're gonna go get crabs in Dundalk, come on, we're …
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