Kristin Cavallari's reunion with her Laguna Beach costars during her recent podcast tour was both nostalgic and nerve-wracking, as she candidly shared her struggles with public speaking on the May 5 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The 38-year-old reality star opened up about her experiences during the "Let's Be Honest" podcast tour, which included a gathering of familiar faces from the iconic reality show that aired from 2004 to 2006.
After wrapping up her week-long tour, Cavallari confessed that performing live was not her forte. "Road life is not for me. It was the scariest thing I've ever done," she admitted. Despite being in front of cameras since she was a teenager, Cavallari revealed that she has a debilitating fear of public speaking. "I've been around cameras since I was 17. So when I tell people that I've had this debilitating fear of public speaking, people do not believe me," she explained. "But if you watch any of the first talk shows I ever did, I mean I sat on my hands like this because I thought I was going to shake the whole time."
To calm her nerves during the tour, she humorously mentioned, "[I] did a little tequila shot." The reunion with her Laguna Beach friends, including Lala Olsen, Jason Wahler, Alex Murrel, Talan Torriero, and Jess Revans, was a mix of fun and anxiety. When asked by Fallon if it was enjoyable to reconnect with her old friends, she responded, "I don't know if fun is the right word. It was something…. When you get your whole high school crew together, everyone gets nervous, everyone starts drinking."
Reflecting on the reunion, Cavallari felt transported back to high school, stating, "I felt like I was back in high school. We get everyone on stage, and the wheels just started falling off." She specifically called out Torriero, who had a brief romance with her before she dated Stephen Colletti, saying, "Talan just really was coming for me and giving me a hard time. I think he got nervous, right? So, his go-to was like, come at me, which is fine. I can handle it."
Her tour has not only been a personal journey but also a promotional platform for her upcoming E! docuseries, Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour. Earlier this week, E! released the trailer for the show, which is set to premiere on June 4 at 10 p.m. ET. The series will follow Cavallari as she navigates her podcast tour, discussing some of the most scandalous headlines she has encountered throughout her career. "The whole point of this tour is to talk about some of the most scandalous headlines that I've been in. I wanna give them something to write about — let's give them some damn headlines!" she declared to the audience during one of her six stops in four cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, and New York.
However, the reunion was not without its drama. Following Cavallari's comments about Torriero's behavior during the tour, he took to TikTok to respond. In a video posted on May 6, Torriero reacted with a dumbfounded expression, seemingly at a loss for words. The trailer for Cavallari's upcoming show featured an awkward moment between the two, where Torriero jokingly told her, "I feel like you need to stop thinking with your chi chi," to which Cavallari exclaimed, "What the f–k?"
This exchange has sparked mixed reactions among fans, dividing them into #TeamKristin and #TeamTalan. Some viewers defended Torriero, while others criticized his comments as harsh and uncalled for. One fan commented, "Imagine hating on Talan and he's literally just living in Nebraska," while another stated, "I saw all the clips and it was def not giving off friendly vibes. Thought the guys were a little harsh." Another viewer chimed in, "Talan, you would not let her speak and kept going!"
The history between Cavallari and Torriero goes back to their time on Laguna Beach, where their friendship blossomed after she broke up with Colletti. Their brief romance was one of the many relationships that played out on the show, which remains a nostalgic touchstone for fans of early reality television. In November 2022, Cavallari even reunited with Lauren Conrad on Colletti's podcast, "Back to the Beach," where they discussed the love triangle that had been sensationalized during their high school years.
As Cavallari continues her journey through the world of reality television and personal growth, her candidness about her fears and experiences resonates with fans. The upcoming docuseries promises to offer a deeper look into her life, revealing the truth behind the headlines that have followed her for years. With the excitement building for the premiere of Honestly Cavallari, fans are eager to see what revelations await.
