Nicola Coughlan from Bridgerton has addressed her friendship with Luke Newton amidst the ongoing speculation about whether they are dating in real life.
For those who may not be up to date with the buzz surrounding the two since the release of their season, here’s a quick recap.
Season 3 of Bridgerton centered on Penelope and Colin, showcasing the incredible on-screen chemistry between Nicola and Luke.
Fans quickly became engaged with their dynamic and close friendship during the press tour, and the speculation hasn’t faded.
Many fans have been closely monitoring their social media activity to catch any hints about their relationship status.
In a recent interview with Time, Nicola responded to the chatter with humor and cleared the air about their relationship, stating once and for all that they are simply friends.
“A lot of people really want me to marry Luke,” Nicola said.
“We have this gorgeous friendship. We have such a love for one another and this experience that I’ll never have with someone else again.”
“Isn’t it gorgeous that a man and woman can have that sort of relationship with one another?” she added.
This isn’t the first time Nicola has commented on her relationship with Luke, and it certainly won’t be the last since both are set to return for Bridgerton season 4.
The Polin love story isn’t fading anytime soon.
Back in May 2024, Nicola told Extra that she and Luke found the real-life shipping to be “really sweet” because they “truly love each other.”
She added, “He is a really special person in my life. […] It’s so nice having such a lovely friend that I can do all this with.”
Now that it’s clear Nicola and Luke aren’t dating in real life, what about their romantic lives? Nicola hasn’t publicly revealed any details about her dating life.
However, Luke seemed to confirm his relationship with Antonia Roumelioti in June 2024 when they were spotted holding hands at a Bridgerton season 3 afterparty.
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