Lukas Gage Finally Breaks Silence on His Whirlwind Marriage to Chris Appleton on The Kardashians — Did He Just Admit Regret?
When Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton shocked the entertainment world by tying the knot in a whirlwind Las Vegas wedding officiated by Kim Kardashian in 2023, fans and tabloids alike couldn’t stop buzzing. The relationship between the White Lotus star and the celebrity hairstylist to A-listers like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez seemed like a fairytale — until cracks began to show.
Now, in a candid moment on The Kardashians, Lukas Gage finally revealed his true feelings about the marriage — including whether or not he regrets saying “I do.”
The episode featured Gage sitting down with Kim Kardashian, reflecting on how quickly the relationship escalated from dating to exchanging vows. With cameras rolling, he admitted the speed of their romance may have taken both of them by surprise. “It was fast, maybe too fast,” Gage confessed, acknowledging that the whirlwind left little room for real reflection.
But when asked if he regrets marrying Appleton, Gage offered a surprisingly measured answer. Instead of dismissing the marriage as a mistake, he explained that he values the experience for what it taught him about himself. “I wouldn’t say I regret it,” he said carefully. “Every relationship, every experience, even the ones that don’t last, shape who we are. It was real at the time, and I’ll always honor that.”
His comments come months after the pair’s marriage ended in divorce, a split that had been plagued by rumors of incompatibility and rushed decisions. Insiders previously suggested that their demanding careers and constant media spotlight strained the relationship almost from the start. Still, Gage’s words suggest he’s not interested in painting Appleton or their union in a negative light.
Fans immediately took to social media after the episode aired, praising Gage’s honesty and maturity. “Respect to Lukas for not trashing his ex,” one viewer tweeted. Another added, “He handled that better than most people would — that’s growth.”
Appleton, for his part, has remained quieter about the breakup, focusing instead on his career and high-profile clientele. But the fact that their marriage is now part of the Kardashians storyline ensures it will remain a talking point among reality TV viewers and celebrity news watchers for weeks to come.
Beyond the relationship drama, Gage’s remarks highlight a broader theme about love in the public eye. For celebrities, whirlwind romances often draw headlines, but they also come with added scrutiny and pressure that can be difficult to withstand. By addressing the marriage openly on one of television’s most-watched reality shows, Gage may have closed a chapter while also reclaiming the narrative on his own terms.
As he put it on the show: “No regrets, just lessons.” And for fans watching at home, it was a reminder that even the most glamorous Hollywood love stories can come with their fair share of hard truths.
