Nick and Vanessa on "TRL": The Anti-Chemistry

Nick Lachey made a much-anticipated appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" this afternoon with current squeeze Vanessa Minnillo co-hosting, and the chemistry was crackling -- between Nick and co-host Damien Fahey, that is.

Despite the fact that the two were just laying it on one another thick and heavy at New York's Butter nightclub the other night, Nick and Vanessa barely looked at each other during Lachey's appearance on the show, and no physical contact between the two was noted even when Vanessa passed just in front of Nick on the way to look out the window. What's more, their one moment of banter, when Minnillo made the observation that Nick is "everywhere," inspired a deeply awkward response from Nick.

Indeed, Nick, who was premiering his new video, left Vanessa (and the audience) wanting, much as he did Monday afternoon at a Manhattan restaurant, when, despite her best efforts, she couldn't get Nick to give her a kiss.

Nick did, at Fahey's considerable urging, plant one on a very happy mother who, somewhat creepily, came to the show with her daughter, and who said she'd been a fan of Nick's "gorgeous" face since he was in 98°.

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16. You can't compare these two ladies together. Each of them have something beautiful to offer and talking trash about them does not help the situation. Jessica wanted Nick out of her life and he fortunately found someone to help him move on. Who knows what the future brings. Vanessa seemed crazy about Nick and their chemistry is very evident at any angle. Give them a chance people!!

Posted at 11:00PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Remie Brks

17. Maybe they were trying to keep in professional and focus on Nick's music not his relationship with Vanessa. Who knows?

Posted at 11:12PM on Jul 26th 2006 by whatever

18. We saw it coming! When a girl fawns all over a guy in public, she's sending a message to the guy; i.e. "I'm not worthy of you!" What's a guy to do? He gets disgusted, that's what.
He's obviously still under Brittany's spell. Brittany should just move on, but who can tell anyone what to do.

Posted at 11:13PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Frenesi

19. The two of them have such a good chemistry together. There is no denying that there is a possible love connection here and it's all good. You can tell that she is crazy about him. Can you blame her?

Posted at 11:18PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Kritzia

20. Vanessa is just a fall back girl for now. Nick likes his less meaty and light.
Go back to Derek Jeter dumb bitch. You think Nikck will marry you? You are just as needy as Jessahoe!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:21PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Lori

21. Larry The Cable Guy shut your retarded trap

Posted at 12:07AM on Jul 27th 2006 by yomama

22. I think they may be in love , but just keep it in a professional way. I do hope Nike find someone who is loyal, simple and honest and I don't think Jessica does have these qualities( or anymore)

Posted at 12:27AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Yong

23. Mayve they are in love and keep in professional ways. I hope Nick the best.

Posted at 12:32AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Yong

24. =================Wow! He seemed real annoyed with her! He's like"I'm everywhere?" He sounded all sarcastic! Well the other day when they were lunching, after she was all up on him trying to get a kiss, she moved away from him and gave him a "talk to the hand" gesture, like saying forget you, then!"

Posted at 12:45AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Ya ya

25. i wouldnt b suprised after what happened at lunch when nick resisted vanessa attempt for a public kiss. hes still trying to keep the relationship on the downlow. hes jus not yet comfortable being in public with a new girl so jus give em time and eventually he'll b more open with his feelings towards vanessa. for ppl who say hes trying to make jessica jealous, it is probably not the case because if it were he woulda given in to vanessa throwing herself at him.

Posted at 12:49AM on Jul 27th 2006 by alex

26. i wouldnt b suprised after what happened at lunch when nick resisted vanessa attempt for a public kiss. hes still trying to keep the relationship on the downlow. hes jus not yet comfortable being in public with a new girl so jus give em time and eventually he'll b more open with his feelings towards vanessa. for ppl who say hes trying to make jessica jealous, it is probably not the case because if it were he woulda given in to vanessa throwing herself at him.

Posted at 12:50AM on Jul 27th 2006 by alex

27. hes jus trying to keep the relationship on the downlow. he still doesnt feel comfortable being with his new girl in public jus yet. give it a couple of weeks and then ppl will see if nick is actually in to vanessa

Posted at 12:57AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Alex

28. What is so creepy about a mother being there with her daughter??

Posted at 1:55AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Melody

29. I'm so proud,NICK'S growing into a very wise young man and sees VANESSA for what she is...he has learned from his misstakes,i no longer have to worry,he's on the right track...Penny-Pen...

Posted at 6:01AM on Jul 27th 2006 by penny-pen

30. I'm so proud,NICK'S growing into a very wise young man and sees VANESSA for what she is...he has learned from his misstakes,i no longer have to worry,he's on the right track...Penny-Pen...

Posted at 6:02AM on Jul 27th 2006 by penny-pen

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