Nick Viall

So watching that moment back with his mom, that caught you completely off guard?

Hi, Chris.

What's up?

I'm just, you know, watching it back, I am curious, you know, for those watching or listening, during filming, as you guys know, we took your phones away.

We really wanted you guys to focus on your relationships.

You have this limited time, so the whole part of the experiment is to really...

lean in.

And so I'm just curious, Chris, like during this phase, why it seemed like you weren't leaning into this experience.

And last time I had a chance to talk with you, you talked about, I think your explanation was you wanted to give Leah a glimpse into what your life was like, but at the same time, couldn't you have just told her, Hey, normally I work out.

Normally I tan.

Normally I nap.

But like, why were you so reluctant to use this very limited time that you guys had to really lean in to see what your connection was about?

Well, what I'm hearing from you, and correct me if I'm wrong, is that when you talked, when she would check in with you...

you would blame it on the show, production, the weirdness of it all.

I rival you ten toes down.

I'm sorry.

Looking back, do you think you were reckless with Leah's feelings?

Yeah.

Leah, did Chris know that you were going to say yes at the final ceremony?

What did you think Chris was going to say at the commitment ceremony?