Michaella Giorgio Reveals Brief Romance With Matt Waldrip

Giorgio and Waldrip, who had connected in the show’s pods, tried dating after her split from Feeley. At the reunion, host Nick Lachey asked Waldrip whether he had feelings for Giorgio. Waldrip then disclosed that they had been in a relationship after filming the experiment ended and said he had fallen in love with her.

Giorgio described the relationship as a friendship that should not have turned romantic. She said they dated for a few weeks and disputed Waldrip’s account of their closeness. Waldrip recalled meeting family members and attending a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child performance with his family, saying the time together had been meaningful to him.

Giorgio acknowledged telling him she loved him, but said she had not said she was in love with him. She added that she had taken mushrooms at the time, and said Waldrip knew about it. Waldrip called her recollection a shame and said he was glad he had not brought homemade honey he had considered giving her.

Giorgio also exchanged parting words with Feeley at the reunion. She said she had no regrets about their relationship and would love him forever. Feeley apologized for letting her down and said she deserved better.

Later, as cast members gathered to support Sarah Williams during a discussion of her marriage to John Shannon, Giorgio tripped over her dress and fell onstage. She laughed and said she had fallen while going to hug Williams; co-host Vanessa Lachey joked about the moment, and Giorgio replied, “You’re welcome guys.”