Kim Zolciak and Chet Hanks – the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson – hinted at romance rumors surrounding their on-screen relationship. And now, an insider is setting the record straight on whether they hooked up while filming the Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets.
But in a recent trailer, it was suggested that a potential hookup occurred between Chet and the Don’t Be Tardy star, who’s in a contentious divorce with her husband, Kroy Biermann. In one clip, the stars seemed to embrace with the lights out in a bedroom.
In an interview with E! News, Kim addressed her chemistry with Tom Hanks’ son.
“I think Chet is great,” said Kim. “He’s just a great guy and we had some very deep conversations that you’ll see. You have to stay tuned and see what happens.”
Chet then added, “Kim is just cool as hell. We instantly got along. She’s very savvy, she’s very witty. She’s got a smart mouth. I’m drawn to people like that, like fun banter. I still keep in touch with Kim and we just got along great.”
But Chet claimed he “can’t confirm or deny anything” about their potential romance, as Kim chimed in, “You’ll have to stay tuned, honey.”
Kim shared that, when she started filming for the show, she didn’t know Chet was the son of Rita and Tom.
“I had no idea who he was when I first met him to be honest,” said Kim. “I had to call [daughter] Brielle [Biermann] and ask her. She’s like, ‘There’s only one Chet in world, mom.’ That was kind of funny.”
Regarding her divorce from Kroy, Kim shared that she’s focusing on herself.
“I haven’t been dating anyone or anything throughout this whole process,” she stated. “Just focus on the kids and myself and falling in love with Kim again, doing things for Kim … I don’t know what the future holds … It’s been a rough, rocky road.”
Insiders speaking to TMZ claimed Kim and Chet’s on-screen relationship was strictly a friendship, in spite of the trailer’s suggestion. According to the sources, some castmates in the villa felt the duo had sexual chemistry – but nothing physical happened.
The insiders indicated that Kim and Chet have each other’s phone numbers and contact information, but they aren’t communicating regularly. The sources alleged that their relationship wasn’t as serious as the hype, and Kim is not focused on dating.