Bachelor Happy Hour Golden Hour: "Gerry & Lana Are Engaged!"

Original Air Date: October 28, 2025 | Hosts: Kathy & Susan
Special Guests: Gerry Turner (Golden Bachelor alum) & Lana (his fiancée)

Episode Overview

In this heartwarming "Golden Hour" episode of Bachelor Happy Hour, hosts Kathy and Susan welcome the newly engaged couple, Gerry Turner—the original Golden Bachelor—and his fiancée Lana. The conversation offers listeners an intimate look into their whirlwind romance, the engagement story, family dynamics, and reflections on finding love later in life. The episode is filled with laughter, touching anecdotes, and plenty of Bachelor franchise nostalgia.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet Lana (04:15–05:45)

• Lana shares about her roots in Indiana, her three children, and her close-knit family life (“I have three kids... two out of my three are around me. So I’m really happy about that. And I have a grandson, Shep, so they're the best.” – Lana, 04:36)
• Lana corrects the pronunciation of her name (Lana, not Lanna).

2. How Gerry & Lana Met (05:06–06:45)

• Lana watched Gerry’s season of The Golden Bachelor and, on a whim, sent him a Facebook message after a friend request popped up. To her surprise, Gerry replied (“I thought: what do you have to lose? So I sent him a message... and to my surprise, he answered me.” – Lana, 05:41).
• Both describe their romance as “instant” and full of chemistry from the start.

3. Falling in Love & Getting Serious (06:21–08:26)

• Both Gerry and Lana express that it was “magical” from the outset (“It’s getting close to eight months since we met. Neither of us has stopped smiling.” – Gerry, 06:28).
• Progressed from weekends together to nearly every day, moving towards building a future together (“We progressed...to the point where we were kind of pissed off when we weren’t spending every day together.” – Gerry, 08:16).

4. The Engagement Story—Ring & Proposal (08:26–11:16)

• The engagement ring was inspired by the Eiffel Tower, reflecting a memorable trip (“I came back to the jeweler and said, I want the side of Lana’s engagement ring to look like the Eiffel Tower.” – Gerry, 09:03).
• Proposal involved a magic trick with solo cups and post-it notes in an Asheville hotel room (“There were some questions that he kind of, like, guessed my thoughts. And then there was another piece of paper that said, Will you marry me?” – Lana, 09:52).
• Lana was genuinely surprised and emotional.

5. Reactions & Family Dynamics (11:51–12:36)

• Gerry informed Lana’s family ahead of proposing; both their families are thrilled and supportive of the engagement.

6. Navigating New Love After Divorce (18:29–20:23)

• Discussion about entering a new relationship post-divorce. Both Gerry and Lana say loved ones immediately saw their connection.
• Gerry notes his prior, very brief marriage after the show feels separate: “I don’t think of myself as being divorced...there are some things that are timeless. When you meet the right person, you don’t even think about where it fits on the timeline. It’s just, when it’s right, it’s right.” (19:34/19:42)

7. Embracing the Bachelor Nation Life (21:04–21:39)

• Lana describes joining Bachelor Nation as “a lot of fun” and takes everything in stride, including knowing Gerry dated the hosts before her.

8. Planning for the Future (22:00–23:05)

• The couple plans to buy a house together, ideally with a pool, to blend their families and lifestyles.
• They are focused on enjoying their engagement, not rushing wedding plans.

9. Book Discussion & Nostalgic Moments (23:05–24:54)

• Susan teases Gerry about a heartfelt passage in his upcoming book, showing the continued camaraderie among the “Golden Bachelor” alum.

10. Travel and Upcoming Adventures (25:13–25:27; 44:39–45:39)

• The couple has several vacations planned—Montego Bay (December), San Diego for a pickleball tournament.
• Both embrace traveling together and have bucket list destinations: Lana wants to visit Switzerland, and Gerry dreams of an Alaskan cruise.

11. Thoughts on the New Golden Bachelor (25:27–28:58)

• Both have been watching the new season, offering insights and empathy for the new lead’s journey and tough decisions (“I know what it feels like because I’m the only guy on earth that’s been there before him in our age group.” – Gerry, 25:47).

12. Health Update (29:04–30:35)

• Gerry discusses his well-publicized cancer diagnosis, explaining he’s well and regularly monitored. He shares a touching story about telling Lana on their first date, and how she’d already researched it and felt reassured.

13. Blending Families & New Traditions (39:41–40:30)

• Both note that their families have meshed wonderfully, with their kids and grandkids getting along and joining in shared activities.

14. Pickleball, Golf, and Shared Hobbies (45:58–46:55)

• Lana has picked up pickleball, inspired by Gerry, and enjoys golf, though she says she’s better at having fun than at playing.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On instant chemistry:
  "It was from the start." – Gerry Turner (06:25)

• On the proposal:
  "There was another piece of paper that said, Will you marry me? ... It gets emotional because, you know, there's a lot of feelings there." – Lana (09:52/11:09)

• On moving forward together:
  "Neither of us has stopped smiling. ... We progressed...to the point where we were really kind of pissed off when we weren't spending every day together." – Gerry Turner (06:28/08:16)

• On family support:
  "They said, when you meet somebody and you have those feelings, you just know." – Lana (18:54)

• On embracing fame:
  "I actually embrace it. ... It's kind of fun, so." – Lana (39:15)

• On finding love later in life:
  "To see people at our age...still finding someone that you love...really should give everybody hope that love is out there. You can find it. Sometimes it hits you when you least expect it, and you guys are living proof of that." – Susan (37:11)

• Reflections on travel together:
  “You found each other, and you deserve a lifetime of happiness, both of you.” – Susan (44:47)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:15 | Lana’s intro and family story | | 05:06 | How Lana and Gerry met | | 06:21 | First impressions and instant connection | | 08:26 | Moving in together; blending daily lives | | 08:56 | Engagement ring story/Eiffel Tower inspiration | | 09:52 | Proposal story—magic trick reveal | | 11:51 | Kids’ reactions and family blending | | 18:29 | Navigating love after divorce | | 21:04 | Becoming part of Bachelor Nation | | 22:00 | Future plans—house, pool, family priorities | | 23:49 | Book excerpt and behind-the-scenes details | | 25:13 | Upcoming trips and travels | | 25:27 | Watching the new Golden Bachelor | | 29:04 | Gerry’s health status, Lana’s support | | 39:41 | Blending families’ traditions | | 45:06 | Travel bucket list (Alaska, Switzerland) | | 45:58 | Pickleball and golf hobbies |

Heart & Humor: The Couple’s Dynamic

• The episode is lovingly peppered with teasing, warmth, and supportive energy between the hosts and the couple.
• The hosts poke fun at Gerry’s evolving travel ambitions (44:14) and his experience becoming a “renaissance man” with Lana.
• Lana’s easygoing confidence around Bachelor Nation fame and the closeness of their blended families stand out as a highlight of their success as a couple.

Final Thoughts

This episode beautifully illustrates that love can blossom at any age, and that new beginnings are possible after loss or hardship. Both Gerry and Lana radiate positivity, gratitude, and genuine affection, offering hope to Bachelor Nation fans and beyond. Listeners are left with memorable stories, laughter, and the sense that fairy tales are possible—sometimes with a little help from Facebook, Paris, and the Golden Bachelor franchise.