Lamorne Morris, best known for his role as Winston Bishop on the hit sitcom New Girl, has finally addressed the swirling rumors about his relationship with former co-star Nasim Pedrad. In a recent podcast appearance, Morris clarified that a playful on-air bit was mistaken for a genuine romantic proposition.
During an episode of his podcast with Hannah Simone, Morris jokingly called Pedrad and asked, "You trynna date? You look single." The exchange, meant as lighthearted banter between longtime friends, quickly took on a life of its own. "People think it's real," Morris admitted. "People are asking me."
Hannah Simone, who was part of the original podcast segment, echoed the sentiment, stating, "It's a funny bit. We're all in on it, we're all laughing."
Despite setting the record straight, Morris couldn't resist adding a layer of playful intrigue. When asked if he would ever consider dating Pedrad, he teased, "You ever see Nasim in a gown, dawg? Nasim comes out in a gown, sometimes looking luxurious, looking just regal."
He even shared a whimsical personal ritual, saying, "I got these lights in my house that change any color. When it's purple, I get into a romantic mood. I like to rewatch the New Girl episodes for The Mess Around, the Nasim-heavy ones, and I turn the lights purple just so I can feel that connection one more time."
The actors have a long history of on-screen chemistry, having played husband and wife on New Girl and a couple in the Netflix film Desperados. This has fueled fan speculation for years. In a 2020 interview with Glamour, Morris acknowledged the persistent rumors, saying, "She's one of my favorite people, if not my favorite person, to work with... so people think we are together or should be together. I constantly get those messages."
While the dating rumors are officially debunked, Morris's affectionate and humorous comments ensure the friendship—and the fan fascination—remains very much alive.