Forget Lady Whistledown, the real gossip is happening between "Bridgerton" stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan! From intimate baking sessions to tell-tale facial expressions during interviews, the "Polin" pairing is giving fans plenty to speculate about.
One thing's clear: Nicola Coughlan knows the way to Luke Newton's heart – through his stomach! In a recent interview, the pair revealed a surprising detail about their bond: Coughlan's penchant for baking Newton his favorite treats.
"We cannot understate how much Nicola has been talking about making this man his favorite snacks," the interviewer remarked, prompting laughter from both actors. Coughlan, with a twinkle in her eye, jumped in: "And you know, making sure they are very much pretty detailed to his liking."
Newton, unable to contain his smile, confirmed: "It is crazy, you guys. Yeah, it looks like the way to your heart. Yeah, it is."
The interviewer, clearly picking up on the undeniable chemistry between them, playfully asked, "So can we say with all this eating together, you know, sharing all those snacks they're having, they're eating their way to each other's hearts?"
"It is crazy, you guys," Newton repeated, still grinning.
Coughlan, proving she's not just a talented actress but a skilled baker as well, shared details about Newton's favorite treat: a mouthwatering peanut butter crumble.
"He loves peanut butter and he loves crumble," she explained, detailing the recipe with an enthusiasm that had fans wondering if she baked it with love. “So you get like very crumble heavy, and then oats, oat flour, sugar, peanut butter mix through, a little custard on top.
As she described the process, Newton's face lit up, a look that didn’t escape the notice of eagle-eyed fans.
“Why is he having that face? Like, look!” one fan exclaimed on social media. “That’s why I can’t live, you guys, that is why I can’t live!”
The playful banter and undeniable chemistry between the two stars have fueled rumors of a real-life romance, and fans are eagerly searching for any clue that might confirm their suspicions.
And it’s not just fans who are shipping the pair.
“I'd love to know if you could have any celebrity join the 'Bridgerton' cast, who would it be and why?” the interviewer asked.
"I love Steve Carell," Coughlan declared. "That would be so random!"
Newton readily agreed: "Wouldn’t it? I kind of love it. But I just think as like an old lord. I love him. Yeah, we both love him so much, yeah."
Their shared admiration for Carell, along with their undeniable chemistry and those telltale glances, has "Polin" fans convinced that a real-life romance is on the menu. Whether it's a carefully crafted publicity stunt or a genuine connection, one thing's for sure: Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan are serving up a delicious dose of intrigue, leaving fans hungry for more.
