The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast - Almost Famous In Depth: Victoria Fuller

Episode Date: September 27, 2022

Ben in Las Vegas with Victoria Fuller from Peter Weber’s season! We’re sitting down with Victoria and going IN DEPTH to know her beyond what you saw on The Bachelor.   We hear all about her experience in Paradise and she spills everything about WHO she wanted to meet on the beach.   Plus, she shares who caused the most drama on this upcoming season of Paradise!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Are you excited to be here? No, I really am. I've never been to Vegas. So I'm excited to be here, I know. How have you never been to Vegas? You know, I'm not a partier. I hate going out. Oh, there's a little picture of me.

That's quite the picture. That's the one they picked, I guess. I've never been to Vegas because I just don't party. I'm just like not, I like to get my sleep. I'm in bed by 9 p.m. So Vegas isn't really like the ideal spot to do that. Yeah, I'm the same. I'm an early to bed person.

I'm not a huge partier. Yeah. I do enjoy like the one. a year trip here. Yeah. And this event's really fun. So I think you're going to have a good first experience of Vegas. Yeah, I know.

You're going to get to see some cool stuff. Here's some good music. And you're back in air conditioning because as far as I know, you just got back from Parano. I did. Yeah, there's no air conditioning. There's a lot of crabs. Did you enjoy it? I would say I didn't enjoy it while I was there as much as I am so happy for the experience now.

Did you go, like going into it, were you excited? I was apprehensive going into it. I think because I've been out of this world for like the past three years and kind of just went and did my own thing and was trying to be off the radar at least. And then entering back into this whole thing was kind of like scary for me. So I was excited, but I was apprehensive. And then there was no way to see. So I was a little bummed. We talked to Genevieve earlier and she hated the environment down there. I was surprised when I saw that you went to Paradise. Yeah, I was too. Because you have kind of, you know, tried to stay under the radar, do your own thing. As, you know, Bob Guinea just left us and he mentioned that, you know, Chris Souls. Yeah.

I didn't know if that was awkward or not. No, no, no, no. I was okay because like Chris and I are still friends and I adore him. He's so sweet. That was kind of like a pre-COVID, post-COVID during COVID? That was during COVID. That was a during-covid relationship. Oh, yeah.

We like shacked up together for like three months. And I was in Iowa with my dog. and it was the whole thing. So, yeah. What a wild place to find yourself during COVID. It was weird, but it was actually very therapeutic. And I, I didn't really have signal out there. And his Wi-Fi is dog shit.

So I was off my phone for, like, a couple months. And that was nice. It was so nice, because it was right after the show. So I was like, I don't know. You know how it is after the show. It's crazy. So it was just nice to be, like, in a secluded place. And then that ended, but you guys are still cordial.

Like, when Bob brought him up, you're like, it seemed like it was still good. Yeah, we did. just talked a couple weeks ago actually he called me um and we just like caught up randomly and yeah like we talk every now and then he's just he's a really good person yeah he's a great dude he's one of my closest friends from the show yeah he's so sweet he's a sweet dude i know he just lives in the middle of nowhere i know yeah yeah he does but is he the only relationship that you like any person only person you've dated between your time on the show and paradise um no i've definitely dated he was probably my more serious relationship

and then I had a boyfriend after him for about a year and then I dated people on and off but yeah I was in a relationship for a year and you kind of kept to quiet? Very quiet under reps I don't even like talking about it now

because it was so like it was nice to have it be kind of like a little secret you know and just kind of explore that without other people having their input on it So then that brings this to what I was talking about earlier. I was surprised to see you go in Paradise. Yeah.

I was surprised for you to say yes to it. I know, me too. Why did you? Like, what was the final push for you? You said, this is something I want to do again. So I think for me, it's like, it hasn't really worked out for me. I'm obviously not hitting the lottery at this point. And I am 28 years old.

I do want to settle down. I do want to get engaged and be married and have kids and all the things. So that was really my push to do it. And also, too, there was like, I had, they didn't tell me who was going, but they said that producers were like, there's somebody there that you're really going to like. And we, and we know that. And so I was like, huh, okay, you sure? They wouldn't give me a name, but they're like, just just us. And I was like, okay. So you know who that is now? I do. Okay. Who they thought, yeah.

It's interesting. So we can, do you talk about that? Like, is that something that we'll be able to notice when you watch this show now? Is this was the person that you thought or they thought would be a good match for you? Yeah, I think it's pretty apparent within the first 24 hours. Did you go down there with somebody in mind? Not really, just because I was pretty open to everything. And I've, again, been out of this world forever. So I didn't really watch, like, many seasons.

So there wasn't anybody in particular that I was like, okay, I need to see this person. I was kind of just open to whoever. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious. Well, wait a minute, Sam, maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now, he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone.

Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor, and they're the same. age. It's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him? Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet. So, do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale, listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. Hi, my name is Enya Umanzor. And I'm Drew Phillips. And we run a podcast called Emergency Intercom. If you're a crime junkie and

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than the person was giving to me and um that was just like my main box that i wanted to check off was more so like can my future partner like meet me at the same level I didn't want to keep feeling like I was pouring into somebody and not receiving the same love back so that's just the only box really and like I would I did say like you know I hope he like has a job but there's that that would be nice that would be nice if he doesn't it's fine not everybody on the show does so no yeah I realize that bad question to ask you on the beach is do you work yeah yeah do you have insurance of any kind. Any kind. Do you own property? Well, to close up here, I think it's really interesting, not only the romantic relationship, but the friendships that come from Paradise. And

it's one of the reasons, obviously now I'm disqualified from going on Paradise. But it was one of the reasons why I really, at some point during my time post-batch, it was envious to the people that went. Because they got to know so many different people. They became very supportive. They had friendships where when I was The Bachelor, I kind of like came off the show and I had a few friends, but I didn't you're secluded you're secluded you don't get to meet a lot of people which is why it's cool to see rachel here with us right because this feels like a really good environment for her to meet new people and know that she's not alone in this experience yeah especially right after what she's gone through yeah for sure yeah it's a whirlwind so for you you met some good friends

on the beach unexpected friends tell us about that yeah i think paradise is so cool because it's not like as serious as the bachelor bachelor bachelor's so you're able to really like open up and be yourself with like multiple people. And like somebody asked me the other day, was there anybody that you didn't like in particular? And I literally can't name one person on the beach. I didn't like. No way. Like I love every single person that came down there. I think that they all had their like their things. And I just, yeah, I loved everyone. And I vived with everybody. So it was cool. And I'll have friends forever. Like something saying about you? Because I feel like we watch Paradise and there's always conflict.

But you feel like when you looked around the beach, even the people that were having conflict amongst to each other. You're like, I like that person. I like that person. Yeah. Yeah. No. And I can see both sides to like where they would be arguing. I think what's cool about our season little teaser versus past seasons is that there was less drama amongst everybody and more drama within like relationships. So everyone was like kind of a cohesive unit. We called us, we called ourselves the Paradise High, like go crabs. That's our mascot. But yeah, we all just like gone along really well. And even if there was drama. I don't know. Everyone was just still like really great friends. So yeah, it was fun. It was a great experience. Well, I was able to talk to Genevieve earlier and she, she like

adores you, cares about you, loves you. I can tell that she is really excited to see you because she hadn't seen you yet. I don't think when I was talking to her. But she brought up to me that, you know, she went into Paradise thinking she wasn't going to like you, that you had a hard exterior. Yeah. Why is that how people see you? Do you, do you feel that about? yourself. I mean, you're shyer. Like you said, you want to kind of like sneak back in the background of things. Always. But why do you think that was what she thought of you going into? And then when she meets you, she's like, I love this person. I think like people have a misconception of me from Peter's season. And a lot of Peter's season was me being 25, not knowing who I was.

And then like, hello, three years of therapy later. It's like, hi, I'm a new person. I'm still the same bitch, but like I'm a different human in general. And I think that people maybe saw this like one side of me and they didn't really get to know like me for who I am. And I actually have had multiple people tell me that. It's like, oh, when they get to know me, they're like, wait, you like don't suck. I'm like, thanks. That's the best compliment I could receive. Yeah. So Genevieve and I became extremely close. I look at her as like a little sister. So I love her. Well, it's a, it's special to see. It's fun to watch. Can't wait to hang out. with you in Vegas.

Final question for you. What can people most look forward to watching of you in Paradise, but also maybe just in life, like give people a teaser to your life and to Paradise. Okay, so for Paradise, I think people are going to be, I don't know, I don't know how they cut it, but maybe just seeing more of like my fun side, I don't fucking know. And then I would say Paradise in general It's going Like everyone says oh it's going to be the craziest season

I'm really like it literally is the craziest season Like I'm just saying that it's fucking insane And it's wild to have a front row seat and watch it Crazy when you're there Like because I just know everything that unfolded But I'm so excited to watch it back Because I feel like I'm going to be giddy Being like oh my God

So yeah no it's going to be insane Can't wait to watch it Yeah Victoria you have friends that are getting changed You have friends that are going to grab drinks You've got to get out of here. I got to go to the blackjack table. You've got a lot to do. Yeah, you got to go.

I can't wait to find you in the corner at a blackjack table tonight with a drink in hand, a cigar with like a bunch of people around you with a stack full of chips. Just live in your best life. Literally. Thank you for joining us. Thank you for coming. You're the best. I hope people get to know you through paradise, get to know you better just by being around you. Thank you.

Have a really good weekend. Thank you. Thank you for having me. I'm excited to party. Let's get this party started Vegas. A little more work to do. and then I'm out of here. All right, well, let's go.

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Well, Dakota, luckily, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend's been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That seems inappropriate. Maybe find out how it ends by listening to the OK Storytime podcast and the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Yes, yes. Then Emergency Intercom is the podcast for you. Open your free IHeartRadio app. Search Emergency Intercom and listen now. The U.S. Open is here and on my podcast, Good Game with Sarah Spain. I'm breaking down the players, the predictions, the pressure. And of course, the honey deuses, the signature cocktail of the U.S. Open. The U.S. Open has gotten to be a very wonderfully experiential sporting event.

To hear this and more, listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain. and I Heart Women's Sports Production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Novartis, founding partner of IHeart Women's Sports Network. I was diagnosed with cancer on Friday

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