Move over, Lady Whistledown, there's a new power couple in town, and they’re armed with Allen wrenches and a questionable amount of confidence. That’s right, "Bridgerton" stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton have ditched the corsets and carriages to take on the ultimate relationship challenge: assembling IKEA furniture.
Forget steamy glances and grand balls, things are about to get real domestic.
Armed with an array of wooden planks, mysterious screws, and a healthy dose of trepidation, Nicola and Luke dive headfirst into the flatpack abyss.
"How do you like to do this?" Nicola wonders, surveying the scene with a mix of excitement and fear. "I feel like we should lay all of these out. We can’t be diving into that bowl hell no willy-nilly.”
Luke, ever the gentleman, takes charge, deciphering diagrams with an air of practiced expertise. "Do you know what that one’s called?” he asks, pointing to a particularly intimidating piece.
Nicola bursts into laughter. “Is that actually… no, I just… I knew it! I was actually like, there’s not a chance we’re doing that!”
Despite a few moments of head-scratching and some near misses involving misplaced screws ("Why are there three holes on that?"), the dynamic duo navigates the instructions with surprising ease. Luke, showcasing his unexpected strength, effortlessly slots planks into place while Nicola offers words of encouragement (and the occasional witty quip).
"Luke, if the acting doesn't work out, we could have like a business," Nicola suggests, admiring their handiwork. "We'll go to people's houses and build their IKEA furniture… that’s loose!”
Their teamwork is a sight to behold, a seamless blend of coordination and camaraderie. “This is what we forgot, these!” Nicola exclaims at one point, realizing they’ve missed a step. But there’s no blame, no frustration, just a shared determination to conquer the flatpack beast.
With the furniture successfully assembled (and remarkably level!), Nicola and Luke turn their attention to the finer things in life: table setting, interior design, and the all-important question of whether or not owning an iron is a sign of adulthood.
“We have dinner napkins and a tablecloth,” Nicola says, proudly displaying their "Bridgerton"-themed tableware. “Rono’s chic!”
Luke, ever the pragmatist, points out a potential flaw in their elegant setup: "I think we need another teacup now ‘cause we only have one,” he observes. “Bit of a dry party if, like, you know, one person can have one cup of tea… and that shall be it.”
As they put the finishing touches on their domestic haven, it's clear that Nicola and Luke’s friendship extends far beyond the glamorous world of "Bridgerton.
And who knows, maybe somewhere in between deciphering IKEA instructions and debating the merits of owning an iron, they discovered a whole new level of respect for each other. One thing’s for sure: if these two ever tire of the acting game, they’ve got a bright future ahead of them as furniture assemblers to the stars.
