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

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Podcast: [Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gabbing-gilmore-a-gilmore-girls-deep-dive-6462727)
Published: 2026-08-12T09:00:16+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/af11907d-3d40-4956-a1e5-2aa440161c91/episodes/ee50bcbb-45f8-4956-9ce1-c541bb497c83
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Duration seconds: 3575

## Resource

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 ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing 🍿Download “How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!” completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/ 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? Leave us a voice note here at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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