‘I Came Alive A Little’: Lucky 13 Host Gina Rodriguez Reacts To Kevin Bacon Saying He ‘Loved’ Her

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience under my belt, I must say that Gina Rodriguez‘s life seems to be brimming with a delightful blend of professional and personal success. Her latest venture, hosting the game show Lucky 13, has brought her into close proximity with Hollywood legend Kevin Bacon – an encounter that she herself admits left her starstruck!


Gina Rodriguez continues to express her admiration for Hollywood icon Kevin Bacon. Rodriguez, alongside co-host Shaquille O’Neal on the ABC game show Lucky 13, recently disclosed that she was taken aback when Bacon commended her hosting abilities and even collaborated with her on an episode.

As an ardent enthusiast, I can’t help but share my thoughts on the actress discussing her journey within this captivating show. The intrigue lies in the fact that she and her fellow contestants are put to the test, tackling 13 brain-bending trivia questions that demand a true or false response, all in pursuit of an astounding prize! Keep reading for more fascinating insights!

As I shared with People magazine in a recent interview, experiencing the chance to host an episode of Lucky 13 alongside Kevin Bacon, who is also an executive producer, was something I could have never even imagined happening in a million years. To say I was starstruck during our first meeting would be an understatement; I played it extra cool, but inside, I was anything but! It was truly a humbling and memorable experience that I will cherish.

The actress from Parachute exclaimed, “After filming the episode, he appeared, and I felt an overwhelming urge to embrace this man. I thought to myself, ‘Here’s my moment. I’m simply going to walk up to him and give him a hug.’

In a video posted to the game show’s Instagram a month ago, Bacon praised Rodriguez and her fellow host O’Neal, stating that they are “ideally suited” for hosting this particular program. Additionally, he stated in the clip that he ‘admires’ Gina Rodriguez and Shaquille O’Neal. Upon reflecting on his remarks, the actress told the media outlet, “When he declared his affection for me, I felt my heart flutter a bit – or maybe I just became even more enamored with life.

The actress from Deepwater Horizon went on to say that she was impressed by the Cop Car actor’s skills as an artist and found him easygoing as a person. She also mentioned that he shares the same friendly, approachable qualities as Shaquille O’Neal, stating, “They are both just such genuinely kind individuals.

Gina Rodriguez added that hosting represented a notable change for her, confessing that she’s currently at a stage in her life where she’s eager to explore fresh opportunities and push beyond her usual limits.

The actress expressed her hope to the media outlet that the series may come back for another round, expressing gratitude that it offered experiences beyond what she had imagined and called those opportunities a priceless gift, as they were things she would not have pursued on her own.

Meanwhile, Lucky 13 airs on Thursdays on ABC and is also available to stream on Hulu.

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2024-09-13 13:24