Gerry Turner had to adjust to an entirely new dating scene to become the star of "The Golden Bachelor," and that included taking his first STD test. The 72-year-old reality star appeared on the ...

As The Golden Bachelor winds down, Gerry Turner is opening up about the vetting process, which included STD tests and background checks.

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"Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner, 72, described his "ridiculously thorough" casting process to be on the hit dating show, including taking his first STD test.

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