Key Takeaways

  • Jerry O’Connell addresses his breakup with Giuliana Rancic.
  • He acknowledges her description of their split in her memoir.
  • O’Connell admits to being a “terrible boyfriend” during their relationship.
  • He shared insights about a past relationship with Sarah Michelle Gellar.

O’Connell’s Response to Rancic’s Memoir

Jerry O’Connell recently spoke about his breakup with Giuliana Rancic, which she detailed in her 2015 memoir, Going Off Script. During an episode of the podcast Let’s Talk Off Camera, host Kelly Ripa brought up the split, asking O’Connell if he really ended things with Rancic over an intercom.

Details of the Breakup

In her book, Rancic recounted that O’Connell told her, “Nope, sorry, homegirl. Things change, but you take care, OK?” O’Connell admitted he doesn’t remember his exact words from that day in 2004 but acknowledged, “I can’t deny that I said that.” He added, “It doesn’t sound like something I would say, but again, if I was writing a memoir, it made for a good quote.” He praised Rancic for her colorful storytelling.

Reflections on Their Relationship

O’Connell described himself as a “terrible boyfriend” during their time together, which lasted from 2003 to 2004. He provided context to their breakup, mentioning that he was with another woman when Rancic attempted to visit him. He recalled telling her, “I did not know you were coming. You can’t come here unannounced.” He emphasized that their relationship was already troubled at that point.

Comments on Infidelity

When Ripa pointed out that Rancic accused him of cheating with Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, O’Connell acknowledged her description of his infidelity. He referred to Rancic as a “smart girl” and noted her clever way of expressing her feelings in the memoir.

Another Famous Ex

During the podcast, O’Connell also shared a brief story about his past relationship with Sarah Michelle Gellar. He humorously recounted that they went on “literally one date” and that she quickly decided to end it, saying, “She was the smartest one. Sarah Michelle took one look at me and was like, ‘I’ve got to get away from this drunk. One and done.’” He expressed no desire for conflict with her current husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.