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Keri Russell opens up on podcast about meeting Matthew Rhys on The…

Russell discussed how her on-screen romance with Rhys during filming of The Americans developed into a real relationship off camera.

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 9:47 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Keri Russell gets X-rated about early days with Matthew Rhys in candid sex confession”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:47 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Russell.
BBN covered this story before: All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup; Verstappen wins Singapore sprint (October 10).

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Fox NewsKeri Russell gets X-rated about early days with Matthew Rhys in candid sex confession

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMoving on from that sad news. Keri Russell talked on her podcast, Dear Chelsea, about falling for Matthew Rhys on the set of The Americans.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFox News says it was candid. I don't care.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo spies on screen, and the real story was happening off camera. The files are declassified, Dale.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorDeclassified how? Which details?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, now you care.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'm asking for the sake of the record. Still ahead: can a candidate fire a chief and not fire him at once?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Drama Index says seven. A podcast confession, a Soviet wig, and Dale taking notes. Dale has the episode downloaded.

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