Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

The love triangle of Lorelai, Luke, and Nicole (Best of)

Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

Show Notes

Luke and Lorelai are really close friends, but halfway through the series, we’re not sure if it’ll ever become a true romance! When Nicole Leahy appears in season 3 and gets closer to Luke, Lorelai is thrown for a loop. Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine discuss a fascinating love triangle on Gilmore Girls - Lorelai, Luke, and Nicole! We discuss: Another love triangle that mirrors this one Theories about why the heck Luke did what he did on the cruise Is Nicole actually mean? Or did Lorelai deserve a little snark? The character we WISH they’d brought back in season 3 instead!  Enjoy this rerelease: a rare exclusive previously only available on Patreon! ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get extra bonus episodes every month at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore

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