Hold onto your tiaras, "Bridgerton" fans, because the ton is ablaze with rumors! Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, who ignited the screen as Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton in Season 3, have sparked fresh speculation about their off-screen relationship with some very intriguing footage.

A Near-Kiss in Brazil? The Video That Has Everyone Talking

The internet is currently losing its collective mind over a TikTok video of Coughlan and Newton during a recent trip to Brazil.

In the clip, Newton, looking dashing as ever, approaches Coughlan with a playful smile. He leans in close, their faces mere inches apart, and… the video cuts off.

Cue the collective gasp heard 'round the world (or at least the "Bridgerton" fandom).

The video's caption, dripping with playful suggestion, only fanned the flames: "I thought they were about to kiss. You thought they were about to kiss. I think they thought they were about to kiss."

"OMG! They're totally smitten! Book the chapel, get Lady Whistledown on the line!" - @Polin4Life, Twitter

From On-Screen Chemistry to Real-Life "Just Friends"?

This isn’t the first time Coughlan and Newton have found themselves batting away dating rumors. Their undeniable on-screen chemistry as Penelope and Colin – affectionately dubbed “Polin” by fans – sparked speculation that their romance extended beyond the script.

The pair have consistently denied these rumors, insisting that their bond is purely platonic.

“We think it’s really sweet,” Coughlan shared in a recent interview, “because we truly love each other.

He is a really special person in my life, and I got to do this experience with him. I’ll never get to do something like this again, on this scale. It’s so nice having such a lovely friend that I can do all this with.”

"They're not fooling anyone. That's the 'we're trying to keep it under wraps' kind of love right there." - @BridgertonDetective, Tumblr

Hope Springs Eternal (Especially for "Bridgerton" Shippers)

Despite their denials, the "are they or aren't they" whispers persist.

And honestly? Who can blame fans for rooting for a real-life Polin romance? They're adorable, they clearly adore each other, and their on-screen love story is the stuff of Regency-era dreams.

Whether this "almost kiss" was a playful tease, a moment of genuine affection caught on camera, or simply two friends enjoying each other's company, one thing's for certain: The "Bridgerton" fandom will be dissecting every glance, every smile, and every Instagram comment for clues about the true nature of Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton's relationship. And you can bet we'll be here for every single delicious moment of it.