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‘Ted Lasso’: Jason Sudeikis Thinks Rebecca Has a Soulmate — But Her Soulmate Isn’t Sam

In season 2 of 'Ted Lasso,' Rebecca Welton and AFC Richmond player Sam Obisanya start a relationship. While the two appear to have a lot in common, 'Ted Lasso' star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis thinks Rebecca's soulmate is a different character on the show.
by Eryn Murphy
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In season 2 of Ted Lasso, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) has an affair with AFC Richmond player Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh). By season 2 episode 11, titled “Midnight Train to Royston,” things are up in the air when it comes to Rebecca’s relationship with Sam.

While the two seem to have a lot in common, there is a big age difference between the pair and Rebecca is technically Sam’s boss, making the relationship complicated. Even though Sam and Rebecca have feelings for one another, Ted Lasso star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis thinks Rebecca’s soulmate is someone else in the show.

[Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for season 2 episode 11 of Ted Lasso.]

Sam Obisanya and Rebecca Welton stand in a hallway in 'Ted Lasso'
(L-R) Toheeb Jimoh and Hannah Waddingham in ‘Ted Lasso’ | Apple TV+

Rebecca and Sam got together in season 2 of ‘Ted Lasso’

At the beginning of season 2 of Ted Lasso, Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) introduces the team to a new dating app called Bantr. What makes Bantr unique is that users do not use photos and are instead encouraged to fall for someone’s personality.

Rebecca and Sam end up matching on Bantr. When they hit it off, the two arrange an in-person date to meet. Rebecca tries to break it off with Sam when she realizes he is her mystery Bantr match, but they decide to have dinner as friends and colleagues.

Rebecca later pursues a relationship with Sam, but they keep it a secret. In season 2 episode 10, “No Weddings and a Funeral,” Rebecca breaks up with Sam temporarily because she is worried about getting hurt and needs to figure things out.

Later on in season 2 episode 11, “Midnight Train to Royston,” Sam has an offer to leave AFC Richmond. While he considers his next career move, Rebecca tells him that she hopes he will decide to stay.

Jason Sudeikis thinks Rebecca and Ted are soulmates

Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso in the show and he is also one of the co-creators of the Apple TV+ series. Before the second season of Ted Lasso premiered, Sudeikis, Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, and Brett Goldstein were interviewed by Gold Derby about the show.

During the interview, Gold Derby writer Nick Ruhrkraut shared that while he loves the friendship between Rebecca and Ted, he does not view their dynamic as romantic.

Sudeikis then revealed that he thinks Rebecca and Ted are “soulmates.” However, the Ted Lasso actor did not clarify if Ted and Rebecca will ever get together or if their strong connection will remain platonic.

“I will say this, and I think… I believe we’ve spoken about this. I do believe they are soulmates,” Sudeikis said.

When he said this, Waddingham nodded and pointed at the camera.

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Rebecca and Sam’s relationship is controversial with ‘Ted Lasso’ fans

Ever since Rebecca and Sam began a relationship, fans of Ted Lasso have been torn about rooting for the couple. During an interview with GQ India, Jimoh acknowledged that fans are split about the pair.

“It literally divided our audience in half,” Jimoh said of the relationship.

He continued, “Some people were team Ted and Rebecca, some people didn’t vibe with the age gap, some people didn’t vibe with the boss thing.”

For fans waiting to see if Rebecca and Sam continue their relationship, the season 2 finale of Ted Lasso premieres on Apple TV+ on Oct. 8.

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