“That was as raw as Ive seen anyone since Ive been hosting the show,” he says.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Gerry was more bereft than we’ve ever seen him after leaving Leslie’s hotel room.

How did you approach that conversation knowing that he was so upset?

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR LESLIE, GERRY TURNER

Leslie and Gerry on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ finale.Disney/John Fleenor

JESSE PALMER:That was as raw as Ive seen anyone since Ive been hosting the show.

In that moment, I just wanted to give Gerry space to express himself.

He needed a hug.

Gerry hands Theresa the golden rose on ‘The Golden Bachelor’

Gerry hands Theresa the golden rose on ‘The Golden Bachelor’.ABC

He needed to vent, and he needed someone to listen to him.

I know that conversation with Leslie in Costa Rica was one he wishes he couldve handled differently.

I hope I get to at least be an usher!

Im so excited for Gerry and Theresa, I cant wait for Jan 4!!!

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Finally, where does one procure a golden rose?

Gerry planted a magical golden rose garden behind the mansion.