Frasier's David Hyde Pierce Reveals Studio Audience Reaction To Niles And Daphne's First Kiss
Fans of Frasier had to wait years for Niles and Daphne to have their first kiss, but the audience reaction made sure David Hyde Pierce would never forget it.
David Hyde Pierce, who portrayed Niles on the sitcom Frasier, shared in an interview with The Guardian that the timing for Niles and Daphne's first kiss was impeccable. The writers wisely brought them together before audiences grew weary of their will-they-won't-they dynamic. Pierce recalled the audience's reaction when the kiss occurred in front of a live studio audience, stating they "lost their minds."
Jane Leeves, who played Daphne for 11 seasons, revealed to The Guardian that the relationship needed to conclude eventually, as seven years was a lengthy span for viewers. Even after their kiss, the writers continued teasing the couple for two more seasons, with Niles and Daphne dating briefly and eventually getting engaged and married.
While some fans celebrated the resolution, others felt it marked the show's decline. In the series finale, Niles and Daphne welcomed their first child. Despite their absence from the 2023 reboot, their son did appear in the new series.
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