"That's a huge compliment"— The Ultimatum's Sandy Gallagher on being compared to Jessica Vestal

Sandy Gallagher, a participant in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3, addressed fan comparisons to Jessica Vestal from Love Is Blind during a recent interview. When asked about the resemblance, Gallagher acknowledged it and described the comparison as flattering. In an exclusive interview with Swooon on December 11, she remarked,

“I think that’s a huge compliment. She’s [Jessica Vestal] the most beautiful thing.”

Gallagher also noted that such comparisons are not unusual for her, as she often gets “compared to a lot of people.”

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Sandy Gallagher’s relationships and journey on The Ultimatum

Who is Sandy Gallagher?

Sandy Gallagher is a 29-year-old reality TV personality who gained recognition through The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3. Born on November 19, 1995, Gallagher resides in California, where she is a homeowner in Newport Beach. Her purchase of a home in 2022 at a relatively young age was celebrated by her followers on social media.

Outside of her television appearances, Gallagher enjoys attending music festivals such as Coachella, frequently documenting these experiences on her social media platforms. She is also an active content creator on TikTok, sharing videos related to food, travel, makeup, and lifestyle topics.

With over 2,290 followers and 14,000 followers on Instagram, her social media accounts showcase a wide range of updates about her personal life.

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Sandy Gallagher’s journey on The Ultimatum

Gallagher’s storyline in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On centers around her relationship with Nick Tramontin, who issued her an ultimatum about their future together. The couple, still together as of the latest update, has faced significant challenges in reconciling their different life goals.

Nick, an artist 10 years older than Sandy, wants to leave city life for the suburbs and start a family, while Sandy, who still enjoys the vibrancy of events like Coachella, is hesitant about settling down. Their frequent arguments have added further strain to their relationship.

As part of the show’s format, Gallagher explored a trial connection with J.R. Warren, whose personality and approach to relationships contrasted significantly with Nick’s. From their first date, Sandy and J.R. displayed strong chemistry, catching Nick’s attention and fueling tensions.

Despite all of Nick's efforts to break them up, Sandy and J.R. were often in accord with each other, including getting Sandy's family's approval. In their trial marriage, the couple remained connected to their old lives; the most problematic was the continuing anxiety for Sandy regarding Nick's activities.

Sandy conveyed the emotional burden of dealing with her relationship with J.R. in the face of the problems caused by Nick's interference. She said to J.R. at one point,

“I have to take care of all of these people, and I’m not really taking care of myself.”

Despite the obstacles, Sandy and J.R. concluded their trial marriage with mutual respect and consideration for a possible future together. Gallagher described the experience as an opportunity to examine her priorities and explore what life might look like with someone vastly different from her original partner.

During the interview with Swooon, Sandy shared that the journey reflects the show’s goal of encouraging participants to test their relationships in unconventional ways, saying,

“[The experience] is kind of your opportunity to see what a relationship and what life would be like with somebody that almost is the exact opposite of your partner. And I think a lot of us kind of chose a very different option than our original partner.”

While The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 is still ongoing, Gallagher’s interactions with both Nick and J.R. have offered viewers insights into the complexities of navigating personal connections in a high-stakes environment.

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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On finale episodes 9 and 10 will stream on December 18 on Netflix.