Move over, Penelope Featherington, there's a new lady in town! While Bridgerton fans were busy shipping Luke Newton (aka Colin Bridgerton) and his on-screen love interest, Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), the charming actor was quietly smitten with someone else. Meet Antonia Roumelioti, the stunning Greek dancer who has captured Newton’s heart and sent the internet into a frenzy.
After months of speculation, Newton finally put the dating rumors to rest when he stepped out hand-in-hand with Roumelioti at the Bridgerton mid-season premiere event in London this past June.
While the London appearance marked their first official public outing, eagle-eyed fans had been piecing together clues about Newton and Roumelioti’s romance for months.
Their love story reportedly began in January 2024, when the pair connected as friends. By April, things were heating up, with reports surfacing of a romantic getaway to Los Angeles.
Roumelioti posted a series of photos from Los Angeles, including a telling snapshot at a local café. Fans were quick to notice that the café and even the specific table number matched a photo Newton shared from an InStyle magazine photoshoot. Coincidence? We think not!
Antonia Roumelioti is a talented professional dancer, making a name for herself in Greece and beyond. With appearances on Dancing on Ice and Greece’s Got Talent, Roumelioti is no stranger to the spotlight.
Her Instagram feed is a vibrant mix of dance photos, travel snaps, and glimpses into her life with friends – including, it seems, a certain Bridgerton star.
Sources close to the couple reveal that Roumelioti has been a pillar of support for Newton as he navigates the whirlwind of Bridgerton fame.
"Antonia has been supporting Luke as he deals with the global attention that the latest series has attracted," an insider told The Mirror.
Further dispelling any rumors of on-set rivalry, a video surfaced of Roumelioti and Newton’s co-star, Nicola Coughlan, sharing a warm embrace at the Bridgerton premiere event in New York City. The two women appear genuinely happy to see each other, proving that there's nothing but love and support between them.
With their undeniable chemistry, shared love of travel, and supportive bond, Luke Newton and Antonia Roumelioti seem to have found their perfect match. As Newton himself mused in his InStyle interview, a soulmate is someone “you can be your real weird self with.” It looks like he’s found that and more in Roumelioti.
Now, excuse us while we go rewatch Bridgerton and imagine Luke Newton recreating those iconic dance moves with his real-life leading lady!
