Gilmore Girls’ Scott Patterson Shares Candid Take on Show’s Boyfriends

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Scott Patterson is all in with this hot take.

Actor Scott Patterson, best known for his role as the sometimes-grumpy but much-loved Luke Danes on *Gilmore Girls*, recently shared his candid opinions about the potential love interests for the show’s main characters, Rory (played by Alexis Bledel) and Lorelai (played by Lauren Graham).

The debate over which Gilmore Girls boyfriend was best – Milo Ventimiglia’s Jess, Jared Padalecki’s Dean, or Matt Czuchry’s Logan – never seems to end.

Scott bluntly stated in a recent TopMob News interview that he doesn’t approve of Rory’s current dating options, calling all of them “bums” and expressing concern that they all have problematic qualities.

Scott described Jess as someone who used to get extremely angry and upset. While Jess may have calmed down with age, Scott believes those feelings could resurface.

As for Logan and Dean, she added, “Logan is just a privileged guy—think about it. After ten years of marriage with two kids, he’s bound to be unfaithful. It’s inevitable. And Dean was good for a while, but he quickly became overly negative and complained a lot.”

As someone who loves a good story, and especially *Gilmore Girls*, I’m really hoping to see Rory branch out and explore something completely different in the future. I share that hope with Scott Patterson, who you might know from the show and also as the host of the *I Am All In…Again!* podcast – it’s a fantastic rewatch if you’re a fan!

He believes she’s entering a new phase of life and needs to focus on herself. While acknowledging past relationships helped her grow up, he feels it’s time to move on and be open to someone new when she’s ready. Those past relationships have served their purpose and it’s time for her to embrace the future.

He explained that over seven seasons and a miniseries, the show created many challenges for the characters to face as they tried to reach each other, making it enjoyable to watch their journey.

The actors Scott and Lauren had a genuine friendship, which really came through and made their on-screen connection even more believable.

“It was there,” Scott said of their bond. “It was just there.”

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always said that genuine connection is something you just *feel*. It’s not something you can force. When you meet ‘the one,’ it’s this incredible, instant understanding – almost like you’re reading each other’s minds. You finish each other’s sentences, share the same sense of humor… it’s that immediate ‘click’ that tells you there’s something special. That’s what happened with us – we just clicked right away.

For a look back at the show’s many relationships—in order of worst to best—read on. 

The actor from *Sullivan’s Crossing* is just as critical when discussing Lorelai’s romantic relationships. Considering his character is the one who ultimately ended up happily in love, it’s understandable he has strong opinions.

I’ve been following this whole situation closely, and honestly, it’s clear there shouldn’t be sides being taken. He made it really clear – there’s no need for a ‘Team Luke’ versus ‘Team Christopher’ dynamic. Trying to pit them against each other is unfair, especially considering the baby’s involved. It doesn’t matter who the father is; this isn’t about choosing sides, it’s about what’s best for everyone.

He pictures Luke and Lorelai happily continuing their life together, just as it was at the end of the 2016 revival, *Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life*.

What makes these two characters so compelling is that they remain true to themselves throughout the story. They’re both strong, self-sufficient people who choose to be together, not because they need each other, but because they want to. That dynamic is really powerful. The interesting part is watching them try to make their relationship work, even when their differences cause problems and things fall apart, and then seeing them attempt to rebuild it.

He explained that over seven seasons and a follow-up miniseries, the show created many challenges for the characters to face as they tried to connect with each other, making it enjoyable to watch their journey.

The actors Scott and Lauren had a genuine friendship, which really came through and made their connection on screen feel even more real.

“It was there,” Scott said of their bond. “It was just there.”

He explained that some connections are just natural and can’t be forced. He described meeting someone where there was an immediate, almost intuitive understanding – like they were finishing each other’s thoughts and shared a similar sense of humor. They simply connected instantly.

For a look back at the show’s many relationships—in order of worst to best—read on. 

He took legal action against her father, nearly ruining the new relationship between Luke and Lorelai. Known as ‘Digger,’ his actions speak for themselves.

They had a whirlwind teenage romance and got married quickly, but it didn’t last. He was unfaithful, and she was left with nothing but heartache and, strangely enough, a surprisingly terrible meatloaf recipe.

It’s hard to believe such a lovely gesture – a proposal with a thousand yellow daisies – was meant for someone who turned out to be disappointing, like Max Medin.

Who could forget when Luke impulsively married Nicole while on a cruise? And then, to make things worse, she was unfaithful to him. It’s definitely a story most of us would rather not dwell on.

Ick. 

Sorry, but the fact that he called her Mary (you know, Virgin Mary?) still creeps us out. 

Rachel was Luke’s first love, but she always dreamed of a life beyond their small town. She was incredibly kind and helped Luke understand his feelings for Lorelai. Everyone owes her a thank you!

Let’s be real: Lane was a much better match than Zack, who just seemed to be there temporarily after Adam Brody left the show. We’re not apologizing for saying so – Zack was a placeholder, not a long-term partner.

They were an unusual couple, and their relationship wasn’t exactly a fairytale. However, she supported him through his bad nightmares, which felt like a real act of love.

Everyone always thought Dave was the one who got away – or maybe you remember him as Seth Cohen from *The O.C.*! He even wrote inside his Bible, “This bible belongs to God but is being borrowed by Dave Rygalski,” which was incredibly charming. It was a total swoon-worthy moment for so many of us.

First loves are memorable, but staying in a rocky relationship for ten years isn’t a good idea. We weren’t convinced these two were truly meant to be, and we especially didn’t approve of them eloping without including their daughter, Rory. It was a really hurtful decision.

Fact: These two could take over and run their own country. They were made for each other. 

It’s easy to overlook them, but the Sights were actually one of Stars Hollow’s strongest couples. They were so low-key, you’d almost forget they existed—until you needed to borrow something from a neighbor.

Dean was her first love, and he even built her a car. However, he also had an affair with Rory, which definitely complicated things. Let’s just say he set a high, and perhaps unattainable, bar for future relationships. Despite everything, seeing them reconnect briefly in *A Year in the Life* felt unexpectedly sweet and nostalgic – like running into a childhood sweetheart after a long time.

They brought out the best in each other, with her helping him grow and him helping her figure out her life goals. While often compared to Rory’s other boyfriends, Logan is a surprising favorite – and might even be the father of her child! This calls for another season of the show immediately.

He was Rory’s most challenging and frustrating love interest – the quintessential bad boy. It’s a shame they didn’t meet when they were older, and their short scene in the Netflix revival clearly showed their strong connection hadn’t faded.

Lorelai and Rory often had complicated relationships, but Sookie and Jackson’s romance was refreshingly sweet and straightforward. It just goes to show, even arguing over things like groceries can be a sign of true love!

Okay, seriously, can they *just* stay still for one second? That first kiss? Forget about it. It was the *best* first kiss ever, totally deserved, and I’m not even exaggerating! Everything else about them was amazing too, honestly. And please, let’s just collectively agree that April Nardini, Luke’s daughter, never existed and didn’t mess everything up, okay? Just…let’s pretend.

Emily protested, “Absolutely not! I refuse to accept that you’re going to die, and I won’t let it happen – not tonight, and not for a long time. I insist on going first. Do you understand?” Richard replied quietly, “Yes, Emily. You may go first.”

This moment from the original series became much more meaningful in the revival, especially after the passing of Edward Herrmann in 2014. Seriously, I’m still crying about it.

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2025-10-07 21:50