Rachel Bilson and Nick Viall's supposed romantic relationship made headlines in 2019 after they exchanged flirty messages on social media. However, the truth behind their alleged romance has now been revealed. Rachel and Nick recently admitted that their relationship was nothing but a publicity stunt to promote a spin-off podcast.
Rachel Bilson never actually accepted Nick Viall's rose.
During an episode of Nick's podcast, The Viall Files, Rachel confessed that she and Nick were never romantically involved. "No, Nick and I never dated," Rachel admitted, with Nick adding, "We did troll the internet." Rachel clarified that they were just "messing around—not together, but I mean with the internet," while Nick explained that the duo were "epically single and we wanted the attention."
Their ruse never got to a point where they actually felt inclined to date one another, Rachel said. Nick explained that the fake relationship idea popped into his head after he "became good friends" with Rachel when she appeared on his podcast in July 2019. Afterward, the two brainstormed the possibility of doing a spin-off podcast.
"It was going to be called Making Love With Nick and Rachel," the former Bachelor star explained. "I had an Instagram saved already for it. Then she got some gig, and then she bailed on me."
And with the demise of the podcast came the fall of their bogus romance, which was all a ploy for publicity.
The intention behind the fake relationship
"It was literally to get attention for the podcast," Rachel revealed. "It was like, 'OK, it's a tease-up to what we're doing.' Even though it didn't come to fruition, that was the intention."
Although their plans didn't work out, the two have since found happiness in their own lives. Rachel confirmed last August she's in a fiery relationship with a mystery partner, while Nick is currently laying out long-term plans with fiancée Natalie Joy.
"It all worked out," Nick said. "You're thriving, we're thriving."
Conclusion
Rachel Bilson and Nick Viall's admission about their fake romance has shocked fans who believed that they were actually dating. However, it's not uncommon for celebrities to create fake relationships to gain publicity. While their fake relationship may not have led to the spin-off podcast they had planned, it did succeed in getting them the attention they were looking for.
FAQs
Q1. Were Rachel Bilson and Nick Viall ever in a romantic relationship?
No, Rachel and Nick were never romantically involved. Their relationship was a publicity stunt to promote a spin-off podcast.
Q2. Why did Rachel Bilson and Nick Viall create a fake relationship?
Rachel and Nick created a fake relationship to get attention for a spin-off podcast they had planned.
Q3. Did Rachel Bilson and Nick Viall's fake relationship work?
While their fake relationship may not have led to the spin-off podcast they had planned, it did succeed in getting them the attention they were looking for.
Q4. Who is Rachel Bilson currently dating?
Rachel Bilson confirmed last August that she's in a fiery relationship with a mystery partner.
Q5. Who is Nick Viall engaged to?
Nick Viall is currently laying out long-term plans with fiancée Natalie Joy.