Face Card is Lethal with Lexi Wood: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 - The Toast

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Podcast Summary: The Toast – "Face Card is Lethal with Lexi Wood"

Episode: Face Card is Lethal with Lexi Wood
Host: Jackson Claude
Guest: Lexi Wood
Release Date: May 28, 2025

Introduction

In this engaging episode of The Toast, host Jackson Claude welcomes Lexi Wood, a model, influencer, and cast member from the first season of Bravo's Summer House. The conversation delves deep into Lexi's journey on the show, her personal growth, and her experiences navigating relationships under the public eye.

Lexi's Journey to Summer House

Jackson Claude initiates the discussion by highlighting Lexi's seamless transition from her online persona to her television presence, stating, "You're literally the same, like, from TV and from Instagram, which is always like, I feel like the nicest thing you" [00:06].

Lexi Wood shares how her connection with Amanda led her to Summer House, recounting, "I knew Amanda from, like, a couple years ago... we flew out to the Hamptons together" [02:24]. She emphasizes the importance of having familiar faces in the cast, mentioning her relationships with Paige, Sierra, and Kyle, which eased her entry into the show.

Jackson probes into the casting dynamics, noting, "It's a length casting process... you have to get to know you and, like, really see the vibe" [03:53]. Lexi concurs, explaining how knowing other cast members through the Bravo community played a pivotal role in her selection.

Navigating Relationships on the Show

A significant portion of the episode focuses on Lexi's relationship with Jesse, a central storyline of the season. Jackson remarks on the initial chemistry between Lexi and Jesse, "I really saw in the beginning, like, how much you guys liked each other. I felt like on a personality level, like, it is, like, a good match" [16:03].

Lexi reflects on the relationship, expressing her romantic nature: "I am so the type of person that I would rather have loved...," [19:00]. She discusses the challenges of trust and vulnerability in relationships, especially when broadcasted to millions, stating, "Watching it back, it is such a special, unique situation where you do see things said behind your back" [20:13].

The conversation also touches upon the public's perception and the complexities of maintaining genuine connections under scrutiny. Lexi emphasizes the importance of accountability and setting strong boundaries, saying, "It's really important for women to be strong enough to set boundaries in relationships from day one" [39:59].

Personal Growth and Reflections

Lexi discusses her evolution over the past year, highlighting her increased confidence and adaptability: "I definitely think I have a little bit more, like, like confidence and even just familiarity in the space and with the people" [31:26]. She acknowledges the intense experiences on the show as catalysts for personal development, leading her to become more resilient and self-aware.

Jackson and Lexi explore how public experiences can be both transformative and healing. Lexi shares, "I feel good, confident... I'm not necessarily desperate for a relationship, but I'm open to one" [52:43]. She underscores the significance of self-love and the readiness to embrace new relationships without the baggage of past heartbreaks.

Balancing Personal and Public Life

The dialogue extends to Lexi's approach to social media and maintaining privacy. Jackson praises Lexi's ability to showcase her personality both on-screen and online: "I think your personality is so. It's kind of like unexpected" [11:22]. Lexi elaborates on her strategy to remain authentic, "I never wanted to just be like, oh, like, I'm a model. Yeah" [12:43], emphasizing the importance of being relatable and genuine beyond her professional façade.

Lexi also touches upon her experiences with dating in New York, revealing her preference for organic, friend-mediated introductions over dating apps: "I depend on my friends to introduce me to their friends or meet people out" [51:23]. She candidly shares her struggles with dating apps, expressing, "I'm so bad at dating apps. Like, I have no Riz" [50:51], and highlights the challenges of finding meaningful connections in a bustling city.

Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavors

Towards the end of the episode, Lexi reveals her upcoming venture, a collaboration with Hanky Panky: "I'm shooting the campaign tomorrow. I shot it yesterday" [65:33]. She discusses her passion for fashion and how her experiences on Summer House have influenced her professional endeavors.

Jackson encourages Lexi to continue her authentic approach, affirming her growth and readiness for future challenges: "Like, keep doing what you're doing" [57:29]. Lexi concludes with heartfelt gratitude, expressing her excitement for the reunion episode and future seasons: "I love just chatting with you" [62:21].

Notable Quotes

Jackson Claude: "You're literally the same, like, from TV and from Instagram..." [00:06]
Lexi Wood: "I am so the type of person that I would rather have loved and lost." [19:00]
Lexi Wood: "I feel good, confident. I'm not necessarily desperate for a relationship, but I'm open to one." [52:43]
Lexi Wood: "I never wanted to just be like, oh, like, I'm a model. Yeah." [12:43]
Lexi Wood: "I'm so bad at dating apps. Like, I have no Riz." [50:51]

Conclusion

This episode of The Toast offers an intimate glimpse into Lexi Wood's life beyond the cameras of Summer House. From her initial foray into reality TV to the intricate dynamics of her relationships, Lexi shares valuable insights on personal growth, the balance between public and private life, and the quest for authentic connections. Her candid reflections and heartfelt discussions provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by those in the reality TV spotlight.

For more episodes and updates, follow Lexi Wood on Instagram, TikTok, and her 6 and 9 Podcast. Stay tuned for the Summer House reunion airing tonight on Bravo!

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[00:05]
Lexi Wood
Good morning, girlies.
[00:07]
Jackson Claude
It's the Toast. It's Jackson Claude, and we're your host. It's your favorite show, the Fast 5 things you need to know. We'll start your day off swirly. It's the Toast. I sound amazing. Welcome back to the Toast. I'm so excited. Today is a very special episode because I am sitting down with Lexi Wood from Summer House. We talk about you all the time, at least once a week when we recap Summer House. And this was your first season on the show, and you're one of our faves. So when I was in New York, I just had to come and talk to you because we're in the middle of the season. Things are really reaching, like, a. A tipping point. And the reunion actually airs tonight, so we'll probably get answers on, like, a lot of the things from this season. But I'm so excited that you're sitting here. You're so sweet. It's so nice to meet. You're literally the same, like, from TV and from Instagram, which is always like, I feel like the nicest thing you.
[01:01]
Lexi Wood
Could say to someone, especially this day and age. That's so nice.
[01:04]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. So welcome to the show.
[01:06]
Lexi Wood
I'm so excited to be here.
[01:08]
Jackson Claude
Do you listen to the toast?
[01:09]
Lexi Wood
You don't have to, of course. So many people will send it to me and be like, oh, my gosh, they're talking about you. And I'm like a. Oh, my God, the girls.
[01:16]
Jackson Claude
The girly. The girls.
[01:18]
Lexi Wood
No, I love it. I love just, like, the chat.
[01:21]
Jackson Claude
Oh, that's what we do. Chit chat. So that's what we're gonna do. And I want to get to know you even more because you were on this first season of Summer House. I feel like it was actually probably a year ago right now, or maybe later in the summer when we all, like, the audience, heard that you were going to be on the show. Yeah, I remember Claudia and I reported on it. I think there was even, like, whispers that you had, like, we're seeing Jesse. Or like, that you guys had connected, and we were just, like, living for it. I feel like you were such a great casting and in theory and then also in practice.
[01:51]
Lexi Wood
Thank you so much. Wait, that actually means so much to me. Yeah, I definitely feel like I. I think it was the first weekend that we were in the house that everybody was like, oh, wait, Lexi is in the house.
[02:01]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. So how did it come to be? Because before you were on Summer House, like, you are a model. You are a very successful influencer. So I feel like sometimes when someone like that goes on the show who has a name, they actually wind up being kind of disappointing. And it's like. But then sometimes you pick someone obscure, and it's like, who is that? So that's why I felt like this was such a great casting in both. Both, like, in the season as well. So how did you come to the show? Or did the show come to you?
[02:24]
Lexi Wood
So I knew Amanda from, like, a couple years ago. We ended up being, like, at an event together, sitting next to each other. And me, Paige and Amanda had been following each other on Instagram. And so I ended up meeting Amanda, like, in real life finally. And we just connected immediately. It was so fun. We, like, flew out to the Hamptons together, and then we sat next to each other all dinner, then drove back to the city together. And we, like, live in the same neighborhood, so we just connected immediately. And then she actually asked me. She's like, would you ever go on Summer House? And I was like, I don't know. Just because she was the only person that I knew at the time. So I was like, let me, like, try to meet or not try. Just, like, let me see if the universe kind of, like, puts me in the path of other people. And then I met Paige officially during Fashion Week. We sat next to each other, and again, it was just, like, great. And then I met Sierra through mutual friends. So I was like, okay, at least I have three familiar faces. Then Kyle, obviously, because Amanda, I had, like, talked to Kyle on the phone and stuff. So I was like, you know what? I feel good. I feel good. At least I know some more people. And then when I got asked by casting, they were like, would you send in, like, a casting tape so we can get to know you? And it was. It's actually a lengthy casting process. Like, just because you know somebody on the cast, like, it does not mean you're gonna get on at all.
[03:42]
Jackson Claude
So it really works that way where, like, someone comes on because they're someone's friend, not because of casting.
[03:48]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, that was my situation. They always ask you, like, in casting, like, who do you know in the Bravo verse?
[03:53]
Jackson Claude
Right?
[03:54]
Lexi Wood
And thankfully, I did know a couple other people, like Jessel. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know, like, Rebecca Minkoff. I know, like, Uba DMed me the other day. I think Uba and I had met at a fashion show. And then who else? I'm trying to think just, like, you kind of being in the industry, like, I'm sure, you know, you run into.
[04:14]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, you guys are like, all doing a lot of this similar thing.
[04:17]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. So I kind of was familiar with other people, and then. Yeah. So in my experience, that's how it was. Like, I knew I had some familiar faces going in, but. Yeah. Just because, like, you know somebody that the casting process is still, like, so in depth, they really, like, get to know you and, like, really see the vibe.
[04:36]
Jackson Claude
So it really has to be a match between, like, knowing people and then casting, like, agreeing, and then there you are.
[04:41]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[04:41]
Jackson Claude
And I feel like a lot of part of your genesis of coming on the show was Bailey as well.
[04:47]
Lexi Wood
Yes.
[04:47]
Jackson Claude
Where? Dundasa.
[04:49]
Lexi Wood
Bailey.
[04:50]
Jackson Claude
What happened to Bailey? I heard rumors. I think we all, like, heard rumors, but they actually don't seem to, like, make sense to me.
[04:56]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[04:57]
Jackson Claude
That, like, she was coming back to the city and, like, telling people during the week and, like, talking about what happened on the show.
[05:01]
Lexi Wood
Okay. Yeah. Cause I was like, what did you hear?
[05:03]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, that's what I heard.
[05:04]
Lexi Wood
Okay.
[05:04]
Jackson Claude
That she was, like, kind of just, like, breaking that code of conduct.
[05:07]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. So I. I didn't know that. I know that she had a boyfriend in the city, and she was just, like. She was not telling the house and, like, hiding us from her story. So she was like, keep two very separate worlds.
[05:19]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. And then also, I had heard, like, she had a boyfriend. So it's like, why, like, sure, you can have a boyfriend on the show, but it's, like, more interesting if you don't. Especially if you're, like, a new person in the house.
[05:30]
Lexi Wood
I think it was mainly, like, if she. If she was just like, yeah, I have a boyfriend, I think all of us would be, like, amazing. Bring him around. Like, let's hang. But I think it was the fact that she, like, kept it so separate and, like, would hide us from her stories if she posted him. Like, she just kept it so, like, she relied on. Yeah. So I think. I think everybody. I think she just stopped coming. And honestly, I think they're still together. And, like, I.
[05:50]
Jackson Claude
Good.
[05:51]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. I'm like, you know what?
[05:52]
Jackson Claude
You maybe come with her? Do you know her?
[05:55]
Lexi Wood
So we had just met, like, a couple weeks before.
[05:57]
Jackson Claude
Okay.
[05:58]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. So we weren't. We didn't know each other too much, but I loved it when, like, having another girly in the house, like, as a newbie.
[06:04]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, for sure.
[06:05]
Lexi Wood
Somebody that I feel like Jesse and West came in together, and, like, having two boys come in, I feel like was so good for them.
[06:10]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[06:11]
Lexi Wood
And so I was so excited to have another girl come in and just, like, in the morning, we text and be like, do you want to meet in the kitchen? Like, get coffee? Because obviously we're new to the house. Like, we also wanted to respect that that's everybody else's house for so many years now.
[06:24]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. So, yeah, definitely like high school a little bit where it's like you feel like a freshman, they're seniors, and that's just an intimidating dynamic no matter who you are.
[06:32]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And then our bedrooms are downstairs, so it's kind of like Bailey's room, which was now in Raul's room, and then the kitchen, living room, and then my room. Got it. Yeah. So we were kind of like downstairs. Everybody else was upstairs other than Kyle and Amanda's master bedroom. But I. Yeah, it was.
[06:48]
Jackson Claude
Got it. Okay, that makes sense. That, like, kind of tracks with what we saw. And also Emerul, being a new cast member as well. What's your take on Emeril's revolving door?
[07:00]
Lexi Wood
Honestly? Okay, so I think one that's kind of like what a share house is. Right. It's like you're always going to have that one person that's just a flirty guy that's gonna be bringing people in and out. I think that maybe he underestimated just maybe like what it is. Like, I think all of us being older, we aren't necessary. It's not a frat house. So I do think that maybe he was proceeding like it's just a regular kind of care house. Oh, we're all doing this. But I think because there are relationships in the house, there are people that were in long distance relationships. There are people that are just like wanting to have a fun summer with their friends. There's so many. So I think that he may be underestimated. But he's honestly such a sweet guy.
[07:42]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[07:43]
Lexi Wood
And I do feel like he. I also love though that he fully owned. He's like, this is where I'm at in my life. Like, I had long term relationships and right now I want to just be with everyone.
[07:57]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[07:57]
Lexi Wood
Which I actually. I think it's admirable for him to just own it like that.
[08:01]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. I feel like the part. It's like that is what a share house is and like, that's what you would hope people do is like, meet people. It's like. But he's like on a TV show and like, you're here to entertain and like, we don't even get to see the faces of the people. Not that I'm like dying too.
[08:13]
Lexi Wood
I don't even think I saw them. I didn't even, I didn't even see that.
[08:17]
Jackson Claude
How do you think they cut out? Like, not even blurred the face. Like they literally wouldn't show us a body part of the people that he brought home, which is like new.
[08:25]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. That's so interesting. I've actually never thought about it. I think it's maybe there was just a lot so they, they were maybe just like, look at editing wise, it's just easier to just cut them all the. All the way out.
[08:36]
Jackson Claude
That's funny. It's honestly like been a really funny bit of the show, but it is like a little random. I want to talk about you and get to know you a little more because it is so interesting how you like came from this world a little bit before going on reality tv. Did you ever think you would go on, like, what was your thoughts on like going on TV before you did it?
[08:55]
Lexi Wood
It was funny. I've never really thought about it. I remember a couple years ago, somebody just in general was like, would you ever want to have a show, like, alone? And I was like, oh, like interesting at the time, I was like, no, just things in my life and obviously I would want to share, like my family and my friends. And my dad's a firefighter, so he's like, well, I can't go on it. My friends are like normal. Like, my one friend's a. She's a secretary at a high school. Like, they're. Yeah, they're just normal people. So I was like, okay, if I can't share a lot of my life, why would I do it solely? So then when Summer House kind of came, other than that, like, I'd never even thought about it. And then when Summerhouse kind of came around, I was like, oh, wait, this might be fun because I do love being vulnerable. Like, I think being vulnerable and having the confidence to say insecurities and connect with people is honestly so powerful. I was so excited. I was like, this is probably like the platform where I feel like my heart can flourish the most.
[09:53]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[09:54]
Lexi Wood
And I can be the most open and the most like. Yeah. Vulnerable and authentic. And so I was really excited. And I also feel like it was cool because I do have so much to share. I have had a 17 year career in modeling and influencing and I do feel like that's like a different avenue of the industry.
[10:12]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[10:12]
Lexi Wood
That I hadn't tapped into.
[10:13]
Jackson Claude
Also, like, the two worlds really complement each other. So how has being on the show affected your, like, established career that you're doing already? Like, have you seen more of what you're already doing or like a bunch of new stuff.
[10:24]
Lexi Wood
It's funny, I feel like it's pretty still, like, consistent with what I was always doing. Obviously. Like, there's other, like, little things that are more like household things and companies or restaurants or whatever that have reached out to me since. But honestly, I've just been doing the same kind of things. Like, I'm coming out with a collection with hanky panky.
[10:42]
Jackson Claude
Yes.
[10:42]
Lexi Wood
That I've been working on for two years. So it was way before the show anyway. So I. I do feel like obviously it's given me more of a voice, which has been so nice because modeling is very. You are just a one dimensional, which I do feel like I've been really pleasantly surprised with being able to be like, oh, my gosh. Like, it's really cool that people can see that I'm not just one dimensional.
[11:09]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[11:09]
Lexi Wood
No.
[11:09]
Jackson Claude
And I also think. And I think I said this in one of our recaps. Like, your personality is so. It's kind of like unexpected based on, like, what you do and like, how you look like you're so bubbly and you're so sweet and like, you could be like, get away with being the world's biggest bitch if you wanted. Like, just so you know.
[11:23]
Lexi Wood
Wait, first of all, thank you so much. I. Yeah, I really appreciate that. Wow, that's face card for.
[11:30]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, that's the time I said that to Claudia. Not because I'm not on TikTok. She's like, her face card is off the charts. I'm like, yeah, I think. I think I know what you mean. That makes sense because I watch you and watch what happens live. Also, you've been on two times this season. Right. And yet. So that's also. We get to see a different side of people on the show when they go and watch what happens live. Because it's like totally live. And you're like, put on the spot.
[11:51]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[11:51]
Jackson Claude
And you just like, have such a great presence.
[11:53]
Lexi Wood
No, thank you so much. I definitely feel like it's been really nice again, just because it is very one dimensional. And honestly, I've never really liked. It's so funny in modeling. Maybe it's just my experience in modeling being so young when I started in the industry, but I've never actually thought about, like, this sounds so stupid, but like, my looks or anything, I've always been like, with modeling you, it could come down to a freckle. Like, you might not get the job over. Like, you have a beauty mark that they don't want there type thing. And so I've never actually thought about it. And I always think, like, oh, like, I want to go to set and make a friend. I want to show my personality. Like, I know that there's so many beautiful people in the world. I want to just be, like, a good person where people are like, wait, that's like my girl. Like, yeah, it's like a soft place where they can land. I never wanted to just be like, oh, like, I'm a model. Yeah.
[12:43]
Jackson Claude
Well, thanks.
[12:45]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, I'm like, being a model. My mom always says this to me. She's like, your looks are the least interesting thing about you. And that to me, she's just said it forever. And that to me, has always meant so much because modeling is obviously about your looks.
[12:58]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[12:59]
Lexi Wood
But it can, like, once you're in it, you're like, oh. But it's actually not like, it's about what the energy that you bring and being able to make friendships and just be, like, a good person on set that people want to travel with and work with for 12 plus hours a day.
[13:11]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, totally. And I feel like, especially now in. Especially as, like, modeling has turned into influencing.
[13:16]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[13:16]
Jackson Claude
You do more on camera work in general. Like, even Instagram stories, like, where people get to see your personality. Like, it definitely pays off to have one.
[13:23]
Lexi Wood
It's funny because I feel like I actually got popular on Instagram because I used to go live on Instagram every single morning when I was getting ready. I'd be, like, disheveled in my PJs, drinking my coffee, like, either fresh out of a shower, like, still wet, or, like, in my big men's PJs. And I would just, like, sit and have girly chat. And I would just be like, let's get ready together. Let's drink coffee together. And I would go live for, like, three hours every morning.
[13:48]
Jackson Claude
Oh, wow. When was this?
[13:50]
Lexi Wood
Probably in, like, right before, actually. I guess it was a couple years before the pandemic.
[13:56]
Jackson Claude
Okay. So I had a big following for a while.
[13:59]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. So I would just kind of do that every single morning. Then I remember I went into the Pandemic with, like, I think half a million followers.
[14:07]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[14:07]
Lexi Wood
And just from literally going live every morning.
[14:10]
Jackson Claude
Wow. That's kind of like a reality show. Anyway, so I do feel like that's like, what you're. You're doing what you're supposed to be doing.
[14:16]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And I loved it. Like, I would always be like, that's why I feel like interviews and stuff I've had so much fun because that's almost where I love the conversation. I love the back and forth. I love.
[14:26]
Jackson Claude
And you do a podcast also?
[14:27]
Lexi Wood
Yes, I have a 6, 9 podcast with my mom and sister. Yeah, it's so fun just having that chat with your family. I mean, you literally know firsthand.
[14:35]
Jackson Claude
No, for sure. You get so much. I feel like you get a lot of flack on the show from your boyfriend and from other people in the house for, like, always being with your mom and your sister. As someone who is always with my family and always wants to be with my family, and when I'm not with them, like, I'm telling them what I'm doing or I'm talking about them with the people that I'm with. Like, I just can't relate to people being so, like, shocked and gooped and gagged that, like, you're with your family all the time.
[14:59]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. I feel like it's an asset, like, to me, I'm like, I'm sorry. The most successful people in the world, Taylor Swift, her family manages her. Like, there's so many people in the world that actually work with their family. And for some reason, yeah, people were just like, oh, she's always with her parents and her family.
[15:16]
Jackson Claude
But I think that's a nice thing. People say it like an insult. I'm like, where's the insult?
[15:21]
Lexi Wood
It's also funny because I feel like guys, specifically, they always start a relationship, like, well, I want a girl that's close to her family. I want a girl that's. And, like, yeah. Driven and all this stuff. Then they actually hang out with you and they're like, she's too driven. She hangs out with her family too much.
[15:36]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[15:36]
Lexi Wood
Too busy. What?
[15:38]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[15:39]
Lexi Wood
Like, did you feel like that when you met your husband?
[15:42]
Jackson Claude
Oh, definitely. I'm one of those people that's with my family too much. And. Yeah. I don't know. I guess if you're not someone that's like that, it, like, is jarring. But it's like, well, if I wasn't with my family, then I would be with my friends. They just happen to be the same people. But, like, still, it wouldn't be you.
[15:58]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[15:58]
Jackson Claude
I'm like, look at I love me time, you know? Yes.
[16:01]
Lexi Wood
I think me time is so important.
[16:03]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[16:04]
Lexi Wood
Like, it's so pivotal to even just, like, your soul recharging. And I feel like sometimes relationships can be, like, obviously so hot and heavy and you're so excited and, like, all this stuff. But I also think it's so important to have, like, days apart from each other. And, like, especially in the dating phase.
[16:19]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. You have to miss each other.
[16:20]
Lexi Wood
Yes.
[16:21]
Jackson Claude
Like, definitely, like, cabin fever is a very real thing. Like, even though something sounds like a good idea, when you're, like, so close together, like, it starts to go sour.
[16:31]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, a little bit.
[16:32]
Jackson Claude
You have to, like, make yourself scarce. It's definitely like, a game. But I actually wanted to talk about your relationship with Jesse, obviously, is, like, the main story of the season. And as much as people I know, people, like, say that you guys aren't a good match, and obviously, at the end of the day, it didn't work out okay. I really saw in the beginning, like, how much you guys liked each other. I think on a personality level, like, it is, like, a good match because you guys were having a lot of fun. But I just think in terms of, like, what people are willing to change or do to be in a relationship, you guys weren't matched in that sense.
[17:03]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[17:03]
Jackson Claude
But I was really rooting for you guys in the beginning. And, like, what was it like in the. Obviously, now it's gone south on the show. It's gone south in real life. I feel like in the last few weeks, you guys went from not really talking about each other to now spilling the beans on the relationship. Is that because you wanted to give viewers, like, the chance to think maybe you're still together, like, just to not spoil the show?
[17:24]
Lexi Wood
It's funny. This being my new season, like, my first season, I'm new to, like, everything, I think. So they'll send us out on almost, like, not like, a press tour, but, like, I guess like a press tour. It's like, they kind of stagger it, so everyone gets to have their voice. Everyone. But because I'm new, obviously, I'm not gonna be the first person that they're sending out. So they Exact. Exactly. So they just kind of, like, waited weeks and weeks. I don't know what the thought process was behind kind of how they're sending people out and where they're sending them to and who's reached out. And I don't know all of that, but I know for me, they. They weren't even putting me in front of press for weeks and weeks and.
[18:07]
Jackson Claude
Weeks until that makes sense and until things, like, go south on the show. And now you're gonna talk about them.
[18:13]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And I think so now it just seems like a lot of me talking, but it's honestly, like, I think everybody actually has had these opportunities.
[18:22]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[18:22]
Lexi Wood
And I think, obviously, because there Was so much going on in the relationship all summer. It just feels maybe louder.
[18:30]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. But, like, it's now him, too. And now, like, everyone in the house, like, everyone's sort of, like, getting in on it as we watch things sort of, like, dissolve on the show. But you had said early in the season, which I, like, kept harking back to even when he was, like, not being the greatest. And I felt so bad. Cause I'm like, she's gonna get her heart broke. But you said, like, even if I get my heart broken, like, for jumping in too fast, like, that's how I am. I'm a romantic person. Like, I wouldn't not do that even if I know that it's going to end badly.
[18:56]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[18:56]
Jackson Claude
Like, do you still feel that way? Or have you been, like, hardened a little by this?
[19:01]
Lexi Wood
It's funny. So I am so the type of person that I'm like, I would rather have loved.
[19:07]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. Rather have loved and lost. Yeah.
[19:10]
Lexi Wood
I will say, I think watching it back, like, when you're in the moment, it's so mutual. Right. Like, it's just like, you're. That's the camaraderie. It's, like, going back and forth and. But then I think watching it back, it is such a special, unique situation where then you do see things said behind your back. You do see. And then you're like, oh, well, if I had that knowledge, I would have made other decisions. And then it does make you think, like, oh, real life, you just don't have the knowledge. You just don't know. And, like, you're not being recorded. So they could have been talking about you the entire time. But because you're not on a reality show, you just didn't know. So I think, for me, it's not that I've been hardened, because that is one thing. Even after the season, and I've had people tag me and things being like, well, if Lexi is going through this, I don't want to date. This is awful. I'm watching this girl just kind of get walked all over and all this stuff. And I never want that to be the message. I want people to date and love and get their heart broken. Cause at the end of the day, that's very pivotal to, like, human growth.
[20:14]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[20:14]
Lexi Wood
And I think being in that moment, like, being feeling that love is so special and it's so rare to actually have somebody that, like, cares about you as much as you care about them and, like, that. I don't know, it's like, magical to me. And it still is. I definitely think that I learned a big lesson of maybe don't trust people so much right away, because I put a hundred percent trust in until somebody breaks it, and then it just starts to dwindle away. Whereas I think that I should probably let people build my trust instead of just kind of being like, here it is, here's my heart.
[20:49]
Jackson Claude
I don't know. I kind of like the first one. I definitely feel like you have building trust sounds like the right path.
[20:54]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[20:54]
Jackson Claude
But I do feel like people deserve especially, like, you know, good faith people who you like. Like, they deserve your trust until they've lost it.
[21:03]
Lexi Wood
Yes.
[21:03]
Jackson Claude
Also, I do think. And I feel like punishing the next person for how Jesse acted.
[21:07]
Lexi Wood
Exact.
[21:07]
Jackson Claude
Is also not right. And then you see people going into relationships with, like, baggage and walls, and they can't bring them down. Yes.
[21:13]
Lexi Wood
I always say, you can't bleed on people that didn't cut you.
[21:15]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[21:16]
Lexi Wood
And, like, you can't do the same.
[21:18]
Jackson Claude
Thing over and over, a different result.
[21:20]
Lexi Wood
Exactly. Exactly.
[21:22]
Jackson Claude
Conflicting messages.
[21:23]
Lexi Wood
Yes.
[21:24]
Jackson Claude
Somewhere in the middle.
[21:25]
Lexi Wood
Yes, exactly. And I do feel like. I do feel like my person's out there. And I do. I've been actually so lucky. Like, I have some of the best exes ever.
[21:34]
Jackson Claude
Like, I'm famous and handsome. We know.
[21:38]
Lexi Wood
And, like, I'm still friends with a lot of them. And I'm just like, I was so lucky to have been, like, cared by from you. It didn't work out. But, like, I want the best for my exes. I'm like, you are such a great person. And, like, I am just so happy for them when they move on. And I'm so happy for their life to kind of, like, flourish and find their person. And I know that my person's out there, and I know that my exes also support me in finding my person. Cause we do see each other's hearts on such a different level. And. Yeah. I just feel like I've had such a great experience with exes now.
[22:15]
Jackson Claude
Having so much, having a chance. Maybe one day you'll get to that place.
[22:19]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And look it. I think at the end of the day, I unfortunately, maybe it was my Libra cusp. I think people having accountability is so important, and if I do anything, I would love to take accountability. If somebody actually tells me 100%, I will take accountability. But I think I'm very just, like, indifferent now. Obviously. It's been so long too. There is more wounds when you're watching and it kind of gets brought up and you're like, oh, my God. Like, that's like, almost every week. It's been almost like a stab to the heart in a different way.
[22:57]
Jackson Claude
Right. I wanted to ask you, like, when you're watching these episodes for the first time, do you. And some of it you've heard from people. Like, the toast. Like, you heard about things so you were prepared, but, like, when you're watching it, do you feel like it was actually worse than how you were told it? Like, even the flirting with Sierra, it was made out to be less or more than what it actually was.
[23:18]
Lexi Wood
I think everything was more. But I also think. Don't think that that's anybody's responsibility. Oh, no.
[23:23]
Jackson Claude
Other than just, like, how it, like, comes down the pipeline and it's like, you could say they were flirting.
[23:27]
Lexi Wood
Exactly.
[23:28]
Jackson Claude
There are degrees of flirting. So it's like. Or sometimes someone might say they were flirting, and then you might watch it back and, like, actually, I think they're just being friendly. Like, not exactly. Like, it was more.
[23:38]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, I think there was a lot of things that I kind of, like, realized that were a lot more. Again, I do feel like I am in a space where if. If somebody takes accountability. Okay, perfect. Let's, like, will he have access to me like he did and, like, access to my, like, softness and my heart like he did? No. But also that's okay. Yeah, that's okay. Not everyone has to, like, love me so much. Not everyone has to, like, I totally respect that. Everybody can have different tiers of access to you, and he's somebody that will have to, like, build. And that's a journey if he wants to take it or not. But either way, we have mutual friends. And I really, really respect.
[24:19]
Jackson Claude
Outside of the summer house.
[24:21]
Lexi Wood
No, in the summer house.
[24:22]
Jackson Claude
Okay. Okay.
[24:23]
Lexi Wood
I'm like, yeah, no, we have mutual. And maybe, like, a couple now that, like, we've been in the same circle now for the last year outside. But, like, I respect, like, we have the same friends. I don't want our friends to be in the midd. I don't want. Like, that's not fair. And as long as he can take accountability again, he won't have access to me like he did. But, like, let's.
[24:41]
Jackson Claude
You could start, like, forward in a different direction.
[24:45]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. Again, if he takes accountability, because that's. To me, that's just very important to me. And I do feel like, again, we have such a rare, special thing where we're able to watch back and learn so many lessons, and I just hope that. But he's also taking that opportunity to learn lessons like I have.
[25:04]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[25:06]
Lexi Wood
But yeah, I never want it to be like weird for anyone else in the house or other mutual friends or anything. Cause that would suck for everyone.
[25:13]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. Yeah.
[25:14]
Lexi Wood
Like, that's not fun.
[25:15]
Jackson Claude
No, that's not fun. And it's funny. Cause so much of like your situation with Jesse sort of like is a turbocharged version of Sierra and West and like, so like we see it all like play out, but just like in fast forward a little bit.
[25:25]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[25:26]
Jackson Claude
So yeah, they are at. At least from what we're seeing, they're at the stage of like it not being fun in the house, but maybe just like everything else, you'll accelerate that stage as well.
[25:35]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And I think everybody is like, there's so many like different versions of everyone. Right. Whether it's in this space or even just like in your friendships in real life, it's like different people are different people to different people. What my mom always says and she's like, so who somebody's going to be to you or how your relationship is going to play out or it's all so different. How you react to something might be different. Even though it could be so similar, you could also handle it so differently. There's perception, there's. There's all of this stuff. And I feel like I am just somebody that look at again. You loved and you lost.
[26:10]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[26:11]
Lexi Wood
You know, like at the end of the day, again. Yes, I will call you out a hundred percent. I will call everyone out whether it's on a reality show or not. Because I care about humans and I think and I care about the growth of humans and vice versa. I really genuinely hope that people care about the growth for me and we can all have a great Kiki together and take everything as a growing lesson. And I know my actual friends and me, we hold each other accountable because we want each other to thrive and succeed. And you can't thrive and succeed if you're not learning and growing and evolving.
[26:45]
Jackson Claude
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So do you think through the last year like you've changed so much just from like the first episode of the show, like just from the experience of being on tv, having everyone watch it, having your heart broken and like learning hard lessons? Like do you see yourself now as like just so different in so many Ways.
[31:26]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, I definitely think so. And I. And I honestly like it in a lot of ways because, again, I don't want to be the same as I was last summer. Yeah, I don't. Like, I want every summer. I want every month. I want every week for me to be growing. And I do feel like I obviously am very different from, like, that naive girl that walked into the house that first weekend, just like, hey, guys, I do feel like you learn so much, and especially in this space. I was so new, and I'm still so new. Like, I still am not brilliant in this space, but I'm learning this space, and I'm learning, like, I'm so lucky because we do have, like, the OGs, like, Lindsay, and it's like, she's been in it for so long. Like, I will never have the knowledge that she has, and I love that. But also, yeah, I'm not gonna be that same girl that walked in last year. I do have a little bit more, like. Like, confidence and even just familiarity in the space and with the people.
[32:21]
Jackson Claude
Right. And we were saying before this that, like, even someone who comes on who. Who is gonna. He's like, I'm gonna be. I'm not gonna give any of myself. Like, I'm not gonna be vulnerable. I'm just gonna, like, you know, get through the show. Yeah, that's not interesting either.
[32:33]
Lexi Wood
No.
[32:34]
Jackson Claude
So it's definitely a fine balance between the two.
[32:38]
Lexi Wood
Well, I feel like it's like, when you guys probably started your podcast, it's like, yeah, what the heck are we doing? No, what is going on? Who's. Like, the show is gonna watch? So.
[32:46]
Jackson Claude
And we've learned so many lessons and, like, but you can only learn them the hard way. Someone could tell you, you be this way, do this, and, like, it just doesn't permeate until you learn the hard way. And you're like, oh, damn.
[32:56]
Lexi Wood
Also, I feel like if it's not authentic, then, like, somebody could be like, you should be like, this. You should handle this like, this.
[33:03]
Jackson Claude
I.
[33:03]
Lexi Wood
It's not going to come off genuine if I'm just, like, listening to every single different person telling me who I'm supposed to be. And I do feel like, even in modeling, I always felt like a box of somebody else's beauty standard or somebody else's idea of, like, what they want on that shoot. And that was my job, and I loved doing that. Like, I. I. And I still do. Like, I love going to set and, like, being a version of what somebody else has in mind. I feel like it's like acting to an extent.
[33:30]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[33:31]
Lexi Wood
And I love that. But I also feel like in real life and in, like, the reality space and everything, like, I can't listen to if somebody's like, oh, don't date that guy.
[33:40]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[33:40]
Lexi Wood
It's not gonna end well.
[33:42]
Jackson Claude
No.
[33:42]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. Were they right? Yeah. Oh, don't. Don't date.
[33:46]
Jackson Claude
I don't see a world where, like, you and Jesse have. Have feeling the way that you did about each other the first weekend. Like, don't give it a shot.
[33:53]
Lexi Wood
And I'm always gonna give love a shot.
[33:55]
Jackson Claude
Right. So that's why when people are like, it was a big mistake. Like, what? There was no other way for it to go down. Like, you guys really liked each other, and you were really cute and happy for a month. One thing I wanted to ask you is when we were recapping the season finale, or maybe the episode before that, when you were saying about, like, talking about, like, things that you realized about Jesse, and you were saying, like, that you realize that he had told you, like, a lot of half truths or, like, omitted things where there's things outside of the show that. Where that happened outside of what we know, which is obviously, like, the toe. Which one toe is enough to end the whole relationship. So, like, you're fine even on the count of the toe, but, like, taking that out, were there other things where it was just like, he's just not being truthful about random shit.
[34:36]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. I think, first of all, even with the toe situation, I am actually a very forgiving person. I forgave him for so many different things because I do see the best in.
[34:46]
Jackson Claude
In.
[34:46]
Lexi Wood
In people. Like, I want to see the best in people. I. I will. Should I have broken up with them after the toe? Yeah, probably. But I. Yeah, I'm just like. I do want to see the best in people, and I really hope that when people feel that and be like, wow, like, this person, like, I did something to, like, hurt this person, and, like, they're still giving me the benefit of the doubt.
[35:07]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[35:07]
Lexi Wood
I would hope that then they would want to, like, rise to that and be like, you know what? Yes. I'm so grateful for that opportunity again. But I do feel like there was. There was just, like, a lot of chatter outside the house, inside the house. We do touch on it at the reunion, and I just kind of feel like I put a lot of trust into somebody, and I think it was just because I was the newbie that Bailey left, and Merle came in later, and Merle wasn't Even there, every weekend, I got really close to Gabby, but she wasn't there every weekend than Lindsay. But Lindsay's pregnant, so she was really prior.
[35:41]
Jackson Claude
Kind of in the trenches.
[35:42]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. She was prioritizing the health of the baby as she should. And so, yeah, I do feel like I put a lot of trust then into my relationship, and I do feel like I probably put too much trust and gave too much. Like, I took what he said for, like, the holy grail, and I probably just shouldn't have. I think, realistically, I should have taken things with a grain of salt instead of being like, oh, that's 100%. I think so. Yeah. He was saying a lot of things outside the house and inside the house, which did make me feel like, oh, uneasy. Not necessarily. Like, it's already an intimidating situation walking into a house filled with people that have been friends for so long and been just kind of like OGs in this space that I'm so new to. So I do feel like there was just so much chatter in and out of the house that I was just. It was a lot for my brain to handle. I was really overwhelmed, like, all summer, and then it just. It was rough. It was rough for me. But we do touch on that in.
[36:43]
Jackson Claude
The reunion, so we'll find out those, like, bits and bobs of things that. Like the manicure, where it was like.
[36:48]
Lexi Wood
I think with the manicure thing, it was so stupid. And that was my point. I think people are, like, taking it, like, so seriously.
[36:53]
Jackson Claude
No, he said not a manicure or not, it's irrelevant. It's the fact that he could say something and you just don't believe him, which is not a person you should be in a relationship with.
[37:01]
Lexi Wood
Exactly. And we were about to have to be, like, long distance because he lived in Miami.
[37:05]
Jackson Claude
Oh, he did?
[37:05]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. So I was like. We were leaving the summer being like, okay, are we strong enough to do long distance and trust each other and.
[37:11]
Jackson Claude
Hitting down the blast?
[37:13]
Lexi Wood
Can't even down in the bedroom. Yeah, like, in the same bedroom. So I. I do feel like I just kind of like that last weekend I went in.
[37:21]
Jackson Claude
Okay, that makes a lot more sense. That lost to the viewers.
[37:24]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, yeah, yeah. So I. I just went in and I was like, what am I doing? And it was the night before the. Like, I was like, already kind of like, okay, do I trust him? I don't know. Like, what's going on? And it was like, the night before that he got the manicure.
[37:36]
Jackson Claude
Did any part of you want to wait to break up with him till you guys wrapped filming so that, like, you didn't have to deal with doing it on camera.
[37:42]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, for sure. 100%. And, like, I, again, could have had.
[37:45]
Jackson Claude
Like, a nice, peaceful last weekend. Yes.
[37:48]
Lexi Wood
And then just, like, 100%. Obviously, I'm like. But that would have been the Easy. Yes. The thought of him, like, I would almost feel like I was, like, leading him on.
[37:58]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[37:58]
Lexi Wood
He was sleeping in my bed all.
[37:59]
Jackson Claude
And knew it's over.
[38:00]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. If, like, my heart was like, this isn't it? But I was allowing him to be like, this is it.
[38:06]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[38:06]
Lexi Wood
I just. It would not sit well with me. And it's funny, I feel like a lot of people online have been like, oh, like, she used him for a storyline. I'm like, I wish that that was. I wish that was true.
[38:18]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[38:18]
Lexi Wood
Because I was embarrassed also.
[38:20]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[38:20]
Lexi Wood
I'm like, I actually. I wish that I didn't do any of that because I'm watching back. Absolutely. Like, cringing, being like, oh, my God, like, this is so embarrassing for me. It's like, a bad situation, like, for the world to be like, you're dumb. And, like, I agree. I hear you. I'm like, yeah, you know what? I did not. I did not have the knowledge that you guys have watching.
[38:47]
Jackson Claude
Right. It's not fair to, like, apply what we know. But then there was an episode that was a real turning point in the show. And I also think for the viewers, not Claudia and I, because, like, we could see from a mile away what was going on, but for other people who doubted you, and when Amanda starts to tell you the things that he had said and, like, the wheels are turning in your head, and, like, I just. I was. Was, like, kind of bracing for you to just be, like, sort of crestfallen, but you, like, really stood up for yourself and, like, told us this whole other side of the story. It felt like one of those books where it's like, you read the female's perspective, and it's, like, so bad. Right. And it's like, oh, my God, this guy's a monster. And then you read the next perspective, and it's like a whole different story. And they're telling the same story, but it's, like, from different perspectives. It's two completely different things. So then, like, it felt like we got that if, like, when you started saying what's going on during the week and how he acts towards you and the things that he says towards you, and I felt like. Like that. I also felt like there was a change from the audience and people being like, oh, she's not just, like, upset, like, you know, goo goo gaga over him. Like, she's thinking, too.
[39:48]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. I think that it's really important for women to be strong enough to set boundaries in relationships from day one. Like, I'm like, look at. This is what I'm looking for in a relationship. If you're not looking for that, that's okay.
[40:00]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[40:00]
Lexi Wood
But, like, then you're not going to be my guy.
[40:03]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[40:03]
Lexi Wood
And that's totally, totally fair. In this stage where I'm at in my life, I'm looking for a serious relationship.
[40:10]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[40:10]
Lexi Wood
And if you are not again, that's fine. But I do feel like there was. This is what I was saying about, like, the half truths. It's like, well, technically, like, that did happen, but, like, if you don't give context or, like, you don't give, like, the rest of the truth and the rest of the story, then it is feeding into, like, your feelings. I'm the first person to say, like, yeah, I said that. Yeah, I did that. But this is why I did that. This is why I said that. This is what led me to be doing that. And then that's where an adult can sit back and be like, that makes sense. I probably would have done the same thing. I would have had the same adult, mature conversation with my partner and been like, hey, I don't like it when a B and C this A, B and C doesn't make me feel good. Let's compromise on it. Let's work on it. Is this something you want to change? Is this something that I could change? Is this. There's just so much that goes into a relationship, and I also feel like so much that goes into a relationship in the public eye.
[41:05]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[41:06]
Lexi Wood
That it isn't just like a normal, no stress, no pressure situation.
[41:11]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[41:11]
Lexi Wood
It's like, look at. We're either gonna be sitting here watching this back and being stronger than ever, watching it together, or we're gonna be watching it and, like, just getting gut punches every two seconds.
[41:23]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[41:24]
Lexi Wood
You know, so I do feel like that was also in my mind where I was like, I'm just the type of person that. I do have strong boundaries. I do know what I want in a relationship, and I'm. I don't want to settle.
[41:34]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. Something that was frustrating was, like, it being made to seem like your boundaries were so. What's the word? Like, crazy.
[41:40]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[41:40]
Jackson Claude
Or jealous. Like, even. You didn't even say the thing about the following. The girls on Instagram, apparently. But, like, I feel like that's a fine boundary to set. The comments, like, that's so normal. I feel like this house kind of struggles with, with people wanting to be in serious relationships, not just fun ones, but, like, making sacrifices for your partner, changing how you are. It's okay to change. People think, like, I'm not going to change for a girl or whatever. No, no. There are some changes that are healthy and then there are others that are unhealthy. And it's about, like, knowing the difference. But, like, I think the biggest issue. And Jesse is like such a frustrating character because in so many lights, he's really wonderful and funny and, like, gives back to his community and like, like, it's so great. And then you're like, oh, he's such a mensch. And then when it comes to a. It's like he wants all the perks and, like, doesn't want to, like, do the harder things, like set boundaries with girlfriends or not spend his time doing this or, like, you have to change your behavior a little bit. That's like what being in a relationship is, and that's healthy. We even. When did you watch the show before you came on the show?
[42:43]
Lexi Wood
No. So I only watched a couple episodes just to, like, get a. Get like an overview of what the vibes are.
[42:49]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[42:50]
Lexi Wood
Like, even last season, did you see.
[42:52]
Jackson Claude
Jesse on the show?
[42:53]
Lexi Wood
I only saw two episodes.
[42:55]
Jackson Claude
And it didn't ever occur to you, like, that's my guy. And then I thought he was good looking. Yeah.
[42:59]
Lexi Wood
I think everyone, like, six, five, cute. I'm like, yeah. But yeah, I didn't think that we were gonna be where we're at right now.
[43:11]
Jackson Claude
Right. Right.
[43:12]
Lexi Wood
To have dated, to have hated, to have like, all of this, like, craziness, especially because that's actually not how I move.
[43:20]
Jackson Claude
Right. What is relationship, like, cadence in relationships? Like, are you someone who, like, always has a boyfriend, always has like a something?
[43:27]
Lexi Wood
I think, like, obviously. I think especially nowadays with, like, social media and stuff, everybody always has, like, someone to talk to.
[43:34]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[43:34]
Lexi Wood
I am the type of person where I am a relationship girl and I've always been a relationship girl. Do I always have just like a revolving door of boyfriends? No, I don't think that's healthy. I think you need to take a beat, heal, and then explore dating again. But I do feel like I'm definitely the type of person where all of my relationships happen, have moved pretty fast just because a lot of the guys that I've dated, they're like, as soon as we kind of have Our first date, they're like, well, I don't want you to date anyone else. I want you to know that I'm, like, watering this plant as much as you're watering this plant type thing. So I do feel like that's always been my experience with dating. And again, I've dated, like, great guys, but also I feel like where I'm at in my life right now, it's like, I'm not in my early 20s anymore. Like, I don't want to just, like, have a fling and have a summer fling and, like, be like, okay, bye. I do want a relationship. I do want somebody that I can trust and somebody that's like, my person. And it's like we have each other's backs. You're my best friend, but you're also my boyfriend, and I want, like, that we're close to each other's families. We're friends with each other's siblings. It's just, like. Just one big, like, happy family type vibe.
[44:39]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[44:40]
Lexi Wood
And so that's just what I'm looking for right now. In relationships, I do normally kind of. I. Maybe this is where I go wrong too. Like, I try to lead by example and be like, so I give so much loyalty because that's what I want back.
[44:55]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[44:55]
Lexi Wood
I give so much communication because that's what I want back. I give so much trust because that's what I want back. And I do feel like sometimes it makes it unbalanced.
[45:06]
Jackson Claude
Like if it's just not. If you're not getting it back.
[45:08]
Lexi Wood
Exactly. So it looks like I'm, like, really on it. I didn't feel like that. I felt like it was, like a normal relationship.
[45:16]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[45:16]
Lexi Wood
And because that is a lot of time, like, how my past relationships are, it's just. I've never even actually thought about. Just all happened so naturally. I never felt like I was. Or they were, like, pushing a relationship or, like, pushing each other on each other. Like, it just always felt like, this.
[45:35]
Jackson Claude
Is what I. I'm happy doing this. I'm gonna keep doing this.
[45:37]
Lexi Wood
Yes.
[45:37]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[45:38]
Lexi Wood
That's how the guys were like that too. So I think with this relationship, it was like. Like, to my face, it felt, like, natural.
[45:46]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. But then it's like, I'm happy doing this. I want to keep doing this and also keep doing everything else I'm doing.
[45:50]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. But I didn't even know that.
[45:52]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[45:52]
Lexi Wood
So, like, to my face, I was like, oh, this is, like, natural. This is great. Whatever. But then obviously, I found out, like, behind my back, there was concerns that were never brought up to my face.
[46:01]
Jackson Claude
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[50:35]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[50:35]
Jackson Claude
Are you single?
[50:36]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. Yeah, I am single. I've met, like, great guys again.
[50:41]
Jackson Claude
Usually meet people.
[50:43]
Lexi Wood
Any tips for girls through mutual friends? I feel like I. I gotta be so real. Like, I'm so bad at dating apps. Like, I have no Riz.
[50:51]
Jackson Claude
No Riz, None. So what do you do? Like, if you match with someone that you think is cute, like, you just reach out.
[50:57]
Lexi Wood
I don't. I'm not on dating apps, so I.
[50:59]
Jackson Claude
You're not on them at all?
[51:00]
Lexi Wood
I can't. Like, I've tried.
[51:01]
Jackson Claude
I thought you're, like, on them and mad at them.
[51:03]
Lexi Wood
No, Like, I, I. No. I had to take myself out of that game. Cause I was like, you know what? I'm not. I'm not good at this. I suck at replying. I, like, then I just get into my head and I'm like, oh, my God. Then it just sounds like I'm doing like a business email. And I'm like, yeah, this is so bad. So I really depend on my friends to introduce me to their friends or meet people out.
[51:23]
Jackson Claude
Do you meet people out? I feel like that's everyone's dream. And then they don't.
[51:28]
Lexi Wood
If I'm like, out partying. No, I'm not. Like, I'm not on the prowl.
[51:31]
Jackson Claude
The one who's out in the club anyway.
[51:33]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And I just kind of feel like I'm normally out with like, my friends and I'm not going to take away from my friends, like, go on the prowl to meet some man. I'm like, no. Like, my friends mean more to me than some random guy in a club.
[51:44]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[51:45]
Lexi Wood
Or a bar or whatever. But if I'm like, out and I'm with friends and then he's with friends or they know each other or that's kind of how I've met everyone and especially recently.
[51:56]
Jackson Claude
And is it mostly in New York? I don't know why I feel like dating in New York is so hard.
[52:00]
Lexi Wood
Dating in New York is hard. It's funny, actually, because I feel like every guy that I've talked to since the summer doesn't live in New York.
[52:07]
Jackson Claude
And did you meet them in New York even, or they were visiting or you were out of town?
[52:11]
Lexi Wood
I met the one in New York, then the other one I met out of town. And again, it just like it's one of those things where how, like it's a long. Like it would be a long distance thing. Like, you can never really, like.
[52:23]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[52:24]
Lexi Wood
Fully get to know people and everything. So it's been flings, but I am single, and I am.
[52:29]
Jackson Claude
Am.
[52:30]
Lexi Wood
I'm, like, happy with that. I feel like I'm in a really good space where I feel really good, confident. I'm, like, ready to date, obviously, because I do feel like I've healed a lot from that situation.
[52:43]
Jackson Claude
Did you feel like you were, like, over it and then the season aired and now you're, like, in it again? It's, like, happening all over again.
[52:49]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, absolutely.
[52:50]
Jackson Claude
Because the season didn't air for, like, six months after. I imagine that's how long it, like, takes to fully move on from something like that. And then it's, like, all over again. Yes.
[52:58]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. 100%. You literally go through, like, a healing process. Then you're like, stab. Stab. Like, every Wednesday, it's like a stab. And I'm like, no.
[53:06]
Jackson Claude
Well, it's over now.
[53:08]
Lexi Wood
I know. I know.
[53:09]
Jackson Claude
It's a relief.
[53:10]
Lexi Wood
That is a relief. We still have the reunion. We still have. But I am happy that I do feel like we kind of get a break for a minute to just be like, okay. Like, I'm. I'm in my healing era. And, yeah, I feel like. I feel good. I feel confident. I feel like I'm not necessarily desperate for a relationship, but I'm open to one.
[53:31]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[53:31]
Lexi Wood
I feel like I. Yeah. I love dating. I love connections. I love. But at the end of the day, like, I will always be, like, my friendships mean more to me than meeting a guy at a club. So it is difficult. Dating in New York is hard.
[53:47]
Jackson Claude
I don't know how people do it, especially without apps.
[53:50]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. I'm literally praying that, like, my friends know someone.
[53:55]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. That you are. That they haven't already said, set you up with.
[53:57]
Lexi Wood
Well, that's the thing. That's the thing.
[54:01]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. That's like, we need just a lot of people, a big pool.
[54:04]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And then I'm like, oh, well, now this is, like, awkward, because then also, like, dating in a friend group can obviously be very messy. It's just like, I feel like right now, dating in general is just so hard. When did you meet?
[54:16]
Jackson Claude
Like, I met my husband in. What was the year? Maybe, like, 2015.
[54:21]
Lexi Wood
Okay.
[54:22]
Jackson Claude
But we met through a combination of. I started a new job working where he was working, but we had also, like, two months before matched on hinge, but we didn't talk or go out yet. So then, like, when I started this job, and then, like, a month into it, I went to, like, drinks. Like, drinks with coworkers. Like, oh, my God, so awkward. And we. And I was, like, got to talking to him, like, randomly. And we were having, like, a really good conversation. Like, definitely, like, flirty. And it's like, oh, okay. And then at the end of the conversation, he mentioned that we had matched on Hinge over the summer. Okay. And I was like, oh. Like, I didn't even. That didn't. I didn't really, like, check that much at summer. I was, like, having fun, so I wasn't, like, all up on it. And so then, like, that night I went and, like, found his page and whatever. And then like a month later, we, like, started dating in. At work. And then the rest is history. So it was like we wouldn't have gotten together without Hinge. Or actually maybe without Hinge. But, like, in that moment, it was just like, oh, okay, we're both interested. Like, him saying that, like, meant that we both, like, swiped right and like our single. Single. And you wanted to meet each other. Yeah. So now all of a sudden, you went from just like, being a co worker to like, a romantic interest. So Hinge definitely, like, accelerated things. But if we never met in real life, we would have never connected.
[55:34]
Lexi Wood
Wait, I love this. I love hearing, like, how people meet their person. I'm just like, this is so exciting.
[55:39]
Jackson Claude
But so many of my friends, like, most people that I know who've met their husbands have met them in partner. Like, partly because of a dating app, but also there has to be an in person connection. So like, one, my best friend, she, like, went out with this guy once, like a years, like a long time ago, probably like 10 years ago. And they had, like a nice time. Maybe they went out twice. But, like, neither of them were really looking for anything, so they didn't go out again. And then a year later, they were both on the apps and they connected again. So they were like, oh, let's go out. And now they're married and they have a baby. And like, so. And like, I. All of my friends have a situation like that where it's like someone was a mutual friend. They, like, got set up on a double date once. They didn't, like, really hit it off, and then they connected again on hand Hinge or I don't know what the dating app du jour now is, but back in my day, it was Hinge.
[56:22]
Lexi Wood
It's still Hinge.
[56:23]
Jackson Claude
Hinge is the one Hinge.
[56:24]
Lexi Wood
I think, like, Raya is still.
[56:26]
Jackson Claude
Right. I can never get on, like, into Raya.
[56:29]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[56:30]
Jackson Claude
Not into it.
[56:30]
Lexi Wood
Like, yeah, like, accept. No, no, no, wait.
[56:33]
Jackson Claude
Accepted.
[56:34]
Lexi Wood
Okay.
[56:34]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[56:34]
Lexi Wood
Well, look, it. It's.
[56:36]
Jackson Claude
It all worked out.
[56:37]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. You're winning.
[56:39]
Jackson Claude
Despite their refusal.
[56:40]
Lexi Wood
I was on Raya for a week and I. It's actually funny because I think I went on it, like, twice and I ended up, like, meeting a guy.
[56:48]
Jackson Claude
Oh, name we would know. No, no, not at this person.
[56:54]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, no, he was. He was like a baseball player, but he was cute.
[56:58]
Jackson Claude
Oh, so, like, semi, like, baseball player.
[57:01]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, it's.
[57:02]
Jackson Claude
Oh, yeah. There's a lot of athletes around here. Do you go to the Knicks games?
[57:05]
Lexi Wood
I did. I used to go a lot when I was younger.
[57:07]
Jackson Claude
I've been going to the finals or whatever.
[57:09]
Lexi Wood
I haven't. I haven't gone, but I actually love basketball. Someone that is a good place to meet somebody, but I also feel like they're busy. They're busy. In all cases, they're busy. They're either watching or playing. And.
[57:20]
Jackson Claude
Right, Right.
[57:20]
Lexi Wood
Everyone is busy.
[57:21]
Jackson Claude
Right. Everyone is busy.
[57:23]
Lexi Wood
So. Yeah. I don't know where to meet guys. I don't know.
[57:26]
Jackson Claude
I feel like you're doing such a great job. Like, keep doing what you're doing.
[57:30]
Lexi Wood
Maybe I'll run into somebody at, like, a grocery store.
[57:32]
Jackson Claude
I also wanted to ask you because I just watched your second appearance on Watch what Happens Live, and Annie mentioned that you did dated Drake. And I didn't know that until I saw that because I feel like some of your exes, like, everyone, like, we know. And I didn't know that you dated Drake. I kind of ship.
[57:47]
Lexi Wood
There's. There's a lot of people that I haven't. That nobody knows about.
[57:53]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. But, like, you're very. You're a loyal person, so you don't spill the beans, no matter how it goes.
[57:58]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[57:58]
Jackson Claude
Because to me, you have to tell me when we rap.
[58:02]
Lexi Wood
To me, I was just always like, I've just always actually been a very private person, which is funny.
[58:08]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[58:09]
Lexi Wood
But also, like, a very open person. But for me, just, like, guys that I dated, like, it was just never a thought to, like, air it out or post it or even, like, the guys that I dated that ended up being, like, paparazzi or whatever. I never even, like, really posted that much about it, other than one of them, because we were, like, very serious. But other than that, like, I never have posted a guy other than the one. I've never done that.
[58:38]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[58:39]
Lexi Wood
So I always just kind of thought, like, coming on the show, I was like, okay, yeah, I was just going to talk about, like, my public relationships that every. You had been talking about for years ago or Jesse, and, like, that's fine. I didn't think that One specific. Jesse was going to air out other people. People that have been in that.
[58:57]
Jackson Claude
What happened.
[58:58]
Lexi Wood
Yes. And I'm like, that's. Sorry, that's not your story to tell. Oh, so that's like that. Yeah, that's how it kind of came out. But I was like, I keep my private. And for him to do that, I was, like, shocked, like, and I didn't.
[59:14]
Jackson Claude
I didn't realize that's where it came from. I just thought I, like, missed something.
[59:17]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. Yeah, that's where it came from.
[59:20]
Jackson Claude
Page Six article.
[59:21]
Lexi Wood
I was like. I kept getting sentenced. I was like, what is going on right now? And I was like, oh, my God. But, yeah, no, I'm just type of person. I. Yeah, I just. It was private and I always just kind of, like, respect that. That was a choice that was made in that moment and I will honor that. Not even, like, a choice. It wasn't even like, a discussion. It just like, never. I've just never really, like, posted guys or like, been very public with people.
[59:47]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[59:48]
Lexi Wood
Even if they're public and I'm public. We.
[59:51]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[59:51]
Lexi Wood
Have like a private life. But, yeah. No, it's crazy.
[59:54]
Jackson Claude
Oh, my gosh. That is so interesting. I also want to ask you about. Watch what happens 5, because last week or whenever Jesse and Wes were on and someone had written called in about you having, like, tension with Tinks on your episode, and I hadn't watched your episode yet, so I actually just watched it this morning and I didn't really. I wouldn't have thought that. But then Jesse, like, was like, yeah, there's tension.
[60:16]
Lexi Wood
I. I didn't. I didn't.
[60:17]
Jackson Claude
What was it like for you? Was there tension?
[60:19]
Lexi Wood
It was weird. Cause, like, I had no idea. I knew that episode was just, like, a difficult episode for me because it was when everybody was kind of like, talking about my family behind my back and again, never giving me. I feel like there was a lot always said behind my back. So I was never really given an opportunity to ever really like, stand up for myself or, like, get the story straight or like, anything in that entire episode. Like, Jesse was like, oh, we hung out for three hours. It was not three hours. He said we were at the bar until 2am not true. Like, all of this stuff was just like. So I think that episode for me was just like an intense one. But I didn't feel anything from Tinx unless she said something to him. But, like, I saw that she, like, went somewhere and said that there was no tension either. So I don't know where Jesse got That information.
[61:05]
Jackson Claude
Got it.
[61:06]
Lexi Wood
I didn't feel any pressure. I was happy to be there.
[61:09]
Jackson Claude
Like, you had your own shit going on, is what you're saying. Like, I was nothing between the two of you.
[61:13]
Lexi Wood
No, I was just happy to be there. I was happy to see Andy. I was happy that I was doing it with another, like, cool, independent, strong girl. Like, I was like, this is great. I went into her dressing room before we went in, and I was, like, so excited to be doing this together. I was. I love the watch what happens Live. Like, crew and production and everyone. Like, they're all just so amazing. I always have the best time when I go.
[61:34]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[61:34]
Lexi Wood
So I was like. And my mom and sister were bartender. I was like, this is actually a hoot. This is. I had a good time. But I. I didn't. I saw that because I got tagged in that again so much too. And I was like, wait, what?
[61:46]
Jackson Claude
Right?
[61:46]
Lexi Wood
I feel like he's. He's said a lot of things that I'm just like, that's.
[61:51]
Jackson Claude
He says a lot of things.
[61:52]
Lexi Wood
That's not the experience that I experienced, let's say that.
[61:55]
Jackson Claude
Okay. That's fair. Well, the reunionaires tonight. So we'll be able to see a bit more of, like, if there's resolution, which I am hoping for because, like, you know, know, wanting two to move forward separately, I understand. Didn't work out bad for me. So we're very excited to watch. And I'm so thankful that you came to the toast. It's been so much fun.
[62:18]
Lexi Wood
So fun. I'm so happy to be here. This is so cool. I love this and I love just chatting with you.
[62:22]
Jackson Claude
No, I know.
[62:22]
Lexi Wood
Same.
[62:23]
Jackson Claude
I have so many questions for you still. And then, like, it's already almost June, and so, like, back to the Hamptons.
[62:29]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, we will see.
[62:30]
Jackson Claude
Well, yeah, like, all tbd. But I. I think it's safe to say your spot is secure. I just also, I feel like with the show, there's going to be some change. Everyone's, like, teases changes, and everyone's sort of, like, pushing Lindsay and her baby out the door. Danielle, just, like, not nice, but I do feel like the show is changing, like, or at least needs to. So what do you think that will look like?
[62:52]
Lexi Wood
So interesting. I. I have no idea. I feel like everyone has really, like, the cast is so intertwined. It's so.
[63:02]
Jackson Claude
So.
[63:03]
Lexi Wood
I don't even know what that would look like.
[63:05]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[63:06]
Lexi Wood
But obviously I want to support everyone in, like, whatever, wherever their life is going. I'm like, oh, Hell, yeah. I'm like, they're riding with you for that. But, yeah, I don't know.
[63:16]
Jackson Claude
I don't know either.
[63:16]
Lexi Wood
It's being my first season, too. I'm like, I wish I had more intel, but, yeah, I got nothing.
[63:21]
Jackson Claude
I feel like there's definitely things that can be done. I think the Valley has set, like, a really good precedent for, like, I don't want to say aging, but, like. But also, like, spin off of, like.
[63:32]
Lexi Wood
It's like, this was the stage of, like, Vanderpump, and now everybody has grown up, and now we're following their lives as, like.
[63:39]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. And maybe it's not, like, necessarily Real Housewives, because I'm not, like, obsessed with that idea for Lindsay, but, like, maybe it's like, a. A show in the middle, because I feel like that's doing really well for the Valley, and as someone who's actually, like, in the same stage of life as, like, Lindsay or people on the Valley, like, having babies, and I think it's interesting to watch.
[63:57]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, for sure.
[63:57]
Jackson Claude
They're, like, you know, tested stars. Like, she could do it.
[64:02]
Lexi Wood
Well, I was just gonna say Lindsay's, like, so smart and amazing. Like, just literally made for this.
[64:07]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[64:08]
Lexi Wood
I'm like, I always. Before I actually went on my first watch what happens live, I was like, Lindsay, I texted her. I was like, what? What can I expect? What? Like, obviously, it's live. Andy's an icon. I'm like, oh, my gosh. I'm new. I was going on without another castmate, so I was like, oh, my God.
[64:22]
Jackson Claude
Who'd you go on the first time with?
[64:24]
Lexi Wood
Danielle Schneider. She is amazing.
[64:27]
Jackson Claude
What does she.
[64:28]
Lexi Wood
She's a, like, comedian. She has a podcast. She's honestly so funny. We had the best time.
[64:33]
Jackson Claude
Oh, good. I watch it, and I remember enjoying it.
[64:37]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, no, it was so fun. We were literally like twins by the end of it. I was like, no, I love you so much.
[64:41]
Jackson Claude
That's so fun.
[64:42]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, we had so much fun, literally, on. On set and offset. It was amazing. So, yeah, she. She. I, like, text her, but as soon as I got there, Danielle and I, like, literally got along right away.
[64:55]
Jackson Claude
Yeah. And it's funny how the show brings people together. Watch what happens Live. Like, the green, like, he puts on, like, sometimes it's some people from the same show, but, like, could be, like, random people from, like, totally different industries, and you get to meet new people.
[65:08]
Lexi Wood
Which I think is so cool, and, like, having their perspective and their opinion, and, like, I think it's so cool. And I Think Andy's so amazing and so great at hosting. He's like, again, he's an icon.
[65:20]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[65:20]
Lexi Wood
So he. Yeah. It's always so fun to kind of just like be there.
[65:24]
Jackson Claude
That is really fun. Well, thank you again for coming and spending the morning with me or afternoon. And where can everyone follow you? Keep up with you.
[65:33]
Lexi Wood
So you can follow me on Instagram, LexiWood, LexiWoodX on TikTok and 6 and 9 podcast and then stay tuned for my Hanky Panky collection, which I'm. I'm so excited. I'm shooting the campaign tomorrow. I shot it yesterday.
[65:49]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, it's hard when it's like not. We do every episode like dropping that same day. So I'm like, reunion airs tonight. Yeah. This is a little pre recorded. Okay. Reunion airs tonight on Bravo. Can't wait to watch you do your thing. Everyone actually looked sickening at this reunion. Best reunion looks yet.
[66:05]
Lexi Wood
I know. Being there, I was like, everyone is so beautiful.
[66:11]
Jackson Claude
How was it like going into? Were you nervous? I feel like it's just nerve wracking that like you want to make your case for you just like want to get your words out, but it's like sometimes they don't come.
[66:21]
Lexi Wood
Yes.
[66:22]
Jackson Claude
Did I help?
[66:23]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, 100%. And I do feel like it is so overwhelming. And it's like, how do I sum up months in one, like one conversation?
[66:34]
Jackson Claude
Right.
[66:34]
Lexi Wood
And there is. There's so many of us. There's 10.
[66:39]
Jackson Claude
Or more.
[66:40]
Lexi Wood
It sounds like a lot, but 11, 10. 10 or 11 of us. And we all have a lot going on in our lives. Like, and a lot of especially I feel like this year it's like so much has unraveled during the season off season. We have. Lindsay has a baby.
[66:58]
Jackson Claude
Yeah.
[66:59]
Lexi Wood
Like, we want to talk about that. Like, there's just a lot of people have a lot of stuff going on. So. Yeah, it was intimidating being like, okay, I don't know what to expect again. I'm so new. I don't know what to expect ever on a daily basis. I'm really just doing my best. And so, yeah, I was definitely like scared going in. I was like, oh, my God. But Gabby and I shared a dressing room which was so fun and she is. We just had the best time. And our. My hair and makeup team was like my closest friends. And then her hair and makeup is like, we've gotten to know each other through working together too, and I just love them. So our room was like the girls room.
[67:35]
Jackson Claude
And that's good energy.
[67:36]
Lexi Wood
So much fun.
[67:37]
Jackson Claude
Okay, good.
[67:38]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[67:38]
Jackson Claude
And Was it. Did it wind up being, like, more or less than you expected it to be in terms of, like, intimidation and, like, the intensity of it?
[67:47]
Lexi Wood
I think because it was my first one, it felt exactly what I was scared of.
[67:52]
Jackson Claude
What you were scared of?
[67:52]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, because it was my first one. And I don't know. I didn't know what to expect. I didn't know. It does get really intense. Obviously, like, at the end of the day, there's a lot of things to discuss, and I think especially with me, because it was my first season, I honestly wasn't even thinking that I was doing that much. I was like, guys, I'm new. There's so much going on. And, yeah, my what I went through.
[68:23]
Jackson Claude
Wound up being the main storyline of the season.
[68:26]
Lexi Wood
Yeah, there was a lot. There was a lot going on, a lot being said. A lot. So we did have a lot to talk about. So it was an intimidating thing.
[68:33]
Jackson Claude
Yeah, for sure.
[68:34]
Lexi Wood
And like you said, trying to even formulate all of the words and, like, everything that you are feeling and even being able to express that and form.
[68:46]
Jackson Claude
It, you know, and, like, explain yourself is one thing.
[68:48]
Lexi Wood
Yeah.
[68:49]
Jackson Claude
And make yourself make sense and then also do it in front of the person who, like, broke your heart and you have to, like, sit there and talk about how you're heartbroken.
[68:56]
Lexi Wood
Yeah. And then I think because there was. There's obviously being a house altogether, every else is obviously involved, and it's like, there's just so much going on for all of us.
[69:06]
Jackson Claude
There's a lot going on.
[69:07]
Lexi Wood
That. It was definitely a wild first reunion for me.
[69:13]
Jackson Claude
Oh, my gosh. Okay. Well, I can't wait to watch. Thank you again for joining us. Now I will let you go. We will see you tomorrow. Love ya. Bye.