Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan is Dating... Her Co-Star! (And It's Not Who You Think!)❤️

Hold onto your Lady Whistledown hats, "Bridgerton" fans, because the rumor mill is churning, and this time, it's a doozy! Ever since Colin and Penelope (played by the oh-so-dreamy Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan) shared their wedding in the Season 3 finale, whispers of a real-life romance have been swirling faster than a quadrille at Lady Danbury's.

But wait! Before you start picking out hats for the #Polin wedding, we might need to redirect our matchmaking aspirations.

Because, darlings, have we been looking at this whole thing through rose-colored spectacles (or perhaps, Penelope’s signature lemon-hued ones)? New evidence suggests that Nicola's off-screen love story might not involve Colin after all… but rather, his own brother, Benedict?!

The Case for #Polin: A Friendship… and Nothing More?

Don't get us wrong, the chemistry between Nicola and Luke N. is undeniable. Their playful banter during interviews, their shared love of all things "Bridgerton," and their adorable social media shoutouts are enough to make any fan swoon.

However, upon closer inspection, their interactions tell a different story. A story of a deep and supportive friendship… but one that might be strictly platonic.

Exhibit A: Their on-and-off-screen photos. While always charming, they're remarkably… G-rated. Hugs? Check. Friendly arm-touches? Check. Passionate, love-struck gazes? Not so much.

"I adore Luke [Newton], he's like my brother," Nicola gushed in a recent interview. "We have so much fun together on and off set.

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