Nobody Wanted Joey And Rachel Together, and One Friends Star Hated It Too
In the world of Friends, Joey and Rachel were never meant to be together.
Their relationship was always seen as a bit of a joke, with many fans rooting for Ross and Rachel to end up together in the end. But in season eight, Joey and Rachel surprisingly started dating, much to the surprise and disappointment of many fans.
But it turns out, even the cast wasn't too thrilled about the Joey and Rachel storyline. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey, admitted that he hated the storyline.
"It felt wildly inappropriate," he said. "That’s how close we all were to the character. I was like, 'That’s Rachel. She was supposed to be with Ross. Wait a minute.' Everybody got super-defensive about the whole thing."
LeBlanc's feelings were echoed by many fans, who felt that Joey and Rachel's relationship just didn't make sense. After all, Joey and Ross were best friends, and Ross had always been in love with Rachel. It just didn't seem right for Joey to step in and start dating Rachel, even if it was only for a brief time.
But despite the backlash, the writers decided to keep Joey and Rachel together for a few episodes. Fans were treated to some awkward moments between the two, as they tried to navigate their new relationship. But in the end, Joey and Rachel ultimately realized that they were better off as friends, and their relationship fizzled out.
Interestingly enough, there were some fans who actually appreciated the unlikely couple:
"I didn't like Ross with Rachel. He was too angry and jealous. I actually liked Rachel better with Joey; I wish that had worked out, although I know I'm in the minority here,: one of the fans admitted on Reddit.
In retrospect, it's clear that Joey and Rachel were never meant to be together. Their relationship was always a bit forced and unnatural, and it was no surprise that it didn't work out. But for a brief moment in Friends history, Joey and Rachel gave it a shot, much to the chagrin of fans and even one of the show's stars.
In the end, Joey and Rachel's relationship may have been a mistake, but it's just one small blip in the overall legacy of Friends. The show remains one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, and even the most controversial moments can't change that.