Are Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton dating in real life?

14 June 2024, 10:27

Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington's romance has taken over our TV screens but are stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton in a real-life relationship too? Here's what's been said.

Bridgerton fans have not been disappointed with Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton's romance in season 3, in fact, fans are so convinced by it, they're wondering if Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are dating in real life.

With an unbreakable friendship and now a fiery romantic connection (no one will get over THAT carriage scene), stars Nicola and Luke have been so convincing with their relationship, Netflix viewers are positive they must be girlfriend and boyfriend away from the show too.

And with Bridgerton part 2 just being released, there are some pretty steamy scenes showcasing the chemistry Luke and Nicola have between them.

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Here's what we know about Nicola and Luke's relationship away from the record-breaking show.

Are Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton dating in real life?

Both Nicola and Luke have been honest in their responses to this question and sadly Bridgerton fans, it's a no - they are not in a real life relationship.

Not dating, the acting pair have admitted though the rumours are sweet as their friendship means so much to them.

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Talking at the New York premiere to Extra, the Irish actress said: "We think it’s really sweet, I think because we truly love each other. 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.”

She went on to call him a “really special person in my life”.

They've also both thanked their friendship for allowing them to partake in those Bridgerton sex scenes so comfortably with one another.

Talking to Teen Vogue, Luke said: "Ultimately, we're just on set, and playing around and having fun, and playing these two characters that are just softly in love, and it's great.

"I'm really glad that we got to share it together. It was like having a really close friend as you're going through something that's maybe quite daunting."

The pair regularly gush about each other in interviews and on social media, with both Luke and Nicola sharing images on each other on Instagram.

It also seems like they have plenty of humour in their relationship, as Nicola pulled a hilarious prank on Luke in which she surprised him with one of his songs during the filming of Bridgerton.

Luke was once part of a boyband called South4 who released a song called 'Cougar Town', with Nicola finding this career choice particularly funny. The 37-year-old then played the song in front of the whole cast, much to the shock and surprise of Luke, leading to plenty of laughter from the crew.

Who is Nicola Coughlan dating?

Nicola remains very private about her real life romantic relationships so it's currently unknown if she is dating.

Rumours once suggested she dated her former Derry Girls star Laurie Kynaston but that was neither confirmed or denied.

Is Luke Newton dating?

Again, Luke has never made his romantic life very public but it's believed he split from long-term girlfriend Jade Louise Davies in 2023.

It has since been speculated he's dating model and dancer Antonia Roumelioti.

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