Lamorne Morris Asks New Girl Co-Star Nasim Pedrad on a Real-Life Date During Podcast

Fans of the hit sitcom New Girl were treated to an unexpected moment of real-life romance when actor Lamorne Morris asked his former co-star Nasim Pedrad out on a date—live on a podcast.

The spontaneous invitation took place during an episode of the rewatch podcast The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne, which Morris hosts with fellow castmate Hannah Simone. What began as a casual conversation quickly turned into a viral moment when Morris decided to “shoot his shot” and call Pedrad directly.

A Surprise Call That Turned Romantic

During the podcast recording, Morris announced his plan in a playful tone, telling Simone he wanted to ask Pedrad out in real life.

“I’ma go date Nasim,” he said before dialing her number and placing the call on speaker for listeners.

When Pedrad answered, she appeared initially confused about what was happening. Morris quickly explained that he had decided it might be time for the two of them to explore something beyond friendship.

“I was just like, ‘You know what, I’m just going to date Nasim in real life,’” Morris told her during the call.

Pedrad, surprised by the sudden confession, asked if he was seriously asking her out.

Skipping Straight to “Boyfriend and Girlfriend”

The conversation quickly became humorous when Morris joked about skipping the traditional dating stage entirely.

At one point, he suggested the pair could go straight to being “boyfriend and girlfriend,” noting that the two had already spent years hanging out as friends.

Pedrad pushed back lightly, clarifying that their previous outings had always been friendly rather than romantic. Still, Morris persisted with the invitation, promising he would make time for a proper date despite his busy schedule.

Eventually, the actress agreed.

“I’m down! Let’s go on a date,” she replied, prompting cheers and laughter from Simone and listeners of the show.

From On-Screen Couple to Real-Life Possibility

The moment was especially meaningful for fans because Morris and Pedrad famously played a couple on New Girl.

In the sitcom, Morris portrayed Winston Bishop while Pedrad joined the cast in season four as Aly Nelson, Winston’s police partner. Over time, their characters’ professional partnership evolved into a romantic relationship.

By the series finale, Winston and Aly were married and starting a family together—a storyline that made them one of the show’s most beloved couples.

Because of that chemistry, fans had long joked that the actors should date in real life.

Fans Have “Shipped” the Pair for Years

Co-host Hannah Simone appeared thrilled by Morris’ bold move, telling him that many fans had been hoping for this exact scenario.

“Everybody’s been shipping this for a long time,” she said during the podcast episode.

The term “shipping,” commonly used in fandom culture, refers to audiences supporting a romantic relationship between characters—or sometimes the actors who play them.

For many viewers, the idea of Winston and Aly becoming a real-life couple adds an extra layer of nostalgia to the show’s legacy.

A Playful Promise for the First Date

Before hanging up the phone, Morris joked about preparing properly for their future outing.

He promised to show up with a rose and even mentioned wearing what he called his “spicy cologne,” leaning into the comedic tone that made his character popular on the sitcom.

Pedrad also teased him during the call, joking about whether he would spend the date talking about his experiences on the dating app Raya—a reference to their long-running friendship.

Will the Date Actually Happen?

For now, it remains unclear when—or if—the two actors will follow through with the plan.

Still, the lighthearted exchange has already captured attention online, especially among longtime fans of the show who remember Winston and Aly’s romance.

Whether the moment leads to a genuine relationship or simply remains a funny podcast story, it has reignited interest in the cast and reminded audiences of the chemistry that made New Girl such a beloved series.

And for Morris, the bold approach seems to have worked—because even after what Simone jokingly called “the worst way to ask someone out,” he still managed to land a date.