Get ready to grab your teacups and don your finest Regency-era attire, because the "Bridgerton" rumor mill is churning, and this time, it involves everyone's favorite witty wallflower, Nicola Coughlan (aka Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown herself!).
The object of her affection? None other than the dashing Luke Pasqualino, who plays the charming printer's assistant, Colin Bridgerton's, best friend and confidant, Theo Sharpe.
The internet, being the breeding ground for speculation that it is, went into overdrive the moment Coughlan and Pasqualino shared their first scene together. And who could blame them? The pair have an undeniable chemistry that transcends the screen.
From playful interviews filled with inside jokes to supportive social media shoutouts (and let's not forget those lingering glances!), it's enough to make even Queen Charlotte herself reach for her smelling salts.
"They just seem so comfortable and natural together," one eagle-eyed fan observed on Twitter, while another chimed in with, "The way they look at each other… it’s giving major relationship vibes.
In a recent interview, Coughlan finally addressed the dating rumors head-on, and her response left fans with a mix of disappointment and awws.
"We think it’s really sweet [that people think we’re dating], I think because we truly love each other," she told Extra TV, confirming that their bond is strong but strictly platonic.
Coughlan went on to gush about their special connection, adding, “He is a really special person in my life.
While the romantic hopes for Coughlan and Pasqualino might be dashed (for now, at least!), their genuine friendship is a breath of fresh air in a world often obsessed with on-screen couples and manufactured romances.
"It's refreshing to see a man and a woman be close friends without it being romantic," one fan commented. "They seem to genuinely support and care for each other, and that's what really matters."
So, there you have it, folks. Nicola Coughlan and Luke Pasqualino: just friends, for now. But hey, as any "Bridgerton" fan knows, in the world of love, scandal, and high-society matchmaking, anything is possible!
