Nick Lachey Breaks Down as 'Newlyweds' Reality Show Ends

Nick Lachey reflected emotionally on the ending of the MTV reality series "Newlyweds," which he starred in with then-wife Jessica Simpson, sharing that he broke down in tears not because of their relationship but due to the close bonds formed with the production crew. Initially instructed not to interact with the crew, Lachey disregarded those directions, believing that communication was essential for the show's success. The series, intended originally as a promotional vehicle for their music careers, unexpectedly grew into a popular fly-on-the-wall reality show. Lachey described the crew as becoming like family, which made the show's conclusion particularly emotional for him. Although the show aired from 2003 to 2005, Lachey and Simpson's marriage ended in 2006, and both have since remarried and started new families. He also acknowledged lingering emotional impacts from the divorce, which were addressed in a recent Netflix series.