Nick Lachey makes rare comment on Jessica Simpson marriage on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 11

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-14 · by Amanda Rubio

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During an episode of "Love Is Blind" Season 11 on October 14, Nick Lachey, who co-hosts the show with his wife Vanessa, shared a rare comment about his past marriage to Jessica Simpson. Lachey stated that his previous marriage gave him insight into what he truly wanted in life, suggesting it provided a "leg up" when he later married Vanessa. The conversation highlighted how personal experiences from former relationships can influence current perspectives on love and marriage.
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Nick Lachey, co-host of "Love Is Blind" Season 11 on Netflix, made a rare comment during the show's premiere on October 14, 2026, discussing his past marriage to Jessica Simpson. He said that his previous divorce gave him "a leg up" because it taught him what he truly wanted in life and helped him achieve his current happy marriage with Vanessa Lachey since 2006. During the show, Nick reassured contestant Erika Ellis about the benefits of having a past relationship experience before entering new relationships. Simpson and Lachey were previously known for starring together in the MTV reality series "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" from 2003 to 2005.

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🔮 Nick, who was married to Simpson from October 2002 to June 2006, responded, “Well, as some of you may know, I was previously married before I met my incredible wife. “I would make the very unique argument that it gives you a leg up because you know from that experience what it is you truly want,” he continued.
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🔮 He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly.
🔮 “Because there was a moment in time where that man would be in the middle of a song and just … boots and cats, boots and cats.
🔮 She described her brother as a “great man” who “didn’t care if you were broken,” adding that “he would still love you” and “still fight for you.”
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Nick PERSON · 4× Simpson PERSON · 4× Vanessa PERSON · 3× Ellis PERSON · 1× Erika Ellis PERSON · 1× Jessica Simpson PERSON · 1× MTV ORG · 1× Netflix ORG · 1× Nick Lachey PERSON · 1× Vanessa Lachey PERSON · 1×

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“What I truly always wanted in my life, which was to have a beautiful marriage and a beautiful family — if I hadn’t retained my belief in that, I wouldn’t have ever realized the beautiful life I have with this woman,” referring to his now-wife, Vanessa.
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🔮 Nick, who was married to Simpson from October 2002 to June 2006, responded, “Well, as some of you may know, I was previously married before I met my incredible wife. “I would make the very unique argument that it gives you a leg up because you know from that experience what it is you truly want,” he continued.

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Nick Lachey felt he had a “leg up” in his marriage to Vanessa Lachey after his split from Jessica Simpson. asserted
he → feel → Simpson
The “Love Is Blind” co-host, 52, made the rare comment about his 2006 divorce from Simpson during the show’s Season 11 premiere Oct. 14. asserted
host → make → premiere
While in the women’s lounge with his wife and co-host, Vanessa, Nick spoke with contestant Erika Ellis, who revealed, “I’ve been married before, and I’ve had a tough time on dates in the past knowing when the right time to share that is.” asserted
time → speak → that
Nick, who was married to Simpson from October 2002 to June 2006, responded, “Well, as some of you may know, I was previously married before I met my incredible wife. “I would make the very unique argument that it gives you a leg up because you know from that experience what it is you truly want,” he continued. uncertain
he → marry → experience
Meanwhile, Vanessa, 45, reassured Ellis that having a previous marriage was nothing to regret, adding, “We all have messy pasts, all of us.” asserted
We → reassure → us
Nick and Simpson, 46, famously starred in the MTV reality series “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,” which aired from 2003 to 2005. asserted
which → star → 2005
The 98 Degrees singer previously admitted that his divorce from Simpson left him with “scars.” asserted
divorce → admit → scars
While speaking with a contestant about their fears surrounding marriage on Season 3 of Netflix’s “The Ultimatum,” Nick said, “I, too, was previously married, divorced, so I understand the hurt, the scars that exist from that. asserted
that → speak → that
“Don’t let your past define your future,” he added. asserted
he → let → future
“What I truly always wanted in my life, which was to have a beautiful marriage and a beautiful family — if I hadn’t retained my belief in that, I wouldn’t have ever realized the beautiful life I have with this woman,” referring to his now-wife, Vanessa. asserted
I → want → wife
“We hadn’t seen each other in those 20 years, then spent six and a half hours on a flight to Hawaii together,” he said, adding that they were simply “in the same vicinity” and that “everyone was very, very cordial” and “very respectful.” asserted
everyone → see → vicinity
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