Bridgerton co-stars ‘confirm romance’ with love-filled PDA and fans are overjoyed-Pierra Willix-Entertainment – Metro

Bridgerton fans have had a romance rumour between two stars ‘confirmed’ (Picture: SplashNews.com)

Bridgerton fans are again celebrating a blossoming romance, but this time from two of the stars off-screen.

While Lady Whistledown has been responsible for sharing the gossip of the ‘Ton, rumours have been flying about the love lives of some of the actors on the beloved Netflix series.

Although Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan made it clear they are not dating despite their sizzling chemistry on screen, two other actors have sent fans into a frenzy.

Despite Lord Debling looking to marry Penelope Featherington in the series, actor Sam Phillips has fallen for another one of the Featherington sisters – Bessie Carter, who plays Prudence.

The actor, 40, and Bessie 30, seemingly confirmed their relationship this week after being snapped enjoying a walk in Sussex.

Fans might be used to seeing them dressed up in Regency era outfits however the pair were instead seen in some simpler get ups, wearing workout clothes for a relaxing walk in the countryside.

Sam Phillips and Bessie Carter were spotted on a countryside walk this week (Picture: SplashNews.com)

Their outfits were a bit more casual than their usual Regency-era attire (Picture: SplashNews.com)

Bessie planted a kiss on Sam, who plays Lord Debling in the Netflix period drama (Picture: SplashNews.com)

The pair are believed to have been dating for at least a year (Picture: SplashNews.com)

During the walk, Bessie planted a kiss on Sam’s neck, a move that seems to finally confirm fan theories about their relationship.

‘Awww, I’ll take happy news offscreen too!’ user Araceli posted on X.

‘I love it deeply,’ another commented.

Meanwhile Allison Parker pointed out: ‘Mrs. Featherington will be pleased lol.’

Last month it was reported the actors began dating after meeting on set of season three.

Bessie plays Prudence Featherington in Bridgerton (Picture: Liam Daniel/ Netflix)

Her boyfriend’s character was a love interest for Prudence’s sister Penelope Featherington (Picture: Liam Daniel/ Netflix)

They’ve also been photographed together at several events with her famous actor parents, Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter.

The first time Bessie and Sam were pictured together was in May last year at the Theatrical Consequences: The 5th Annual Platform Presents West End Gala after party at Tequila Mockingbird in London.

Then in November they attended Wonka premiere together with Bessie’s famous actress mother Imelda, 68.

A month later Jim, 75, accompanied Sam to The Crown season 6 finale celebration event, after the actor played the Queen’s Equerry Stephen Chambers in season 3 and 4.

Bessie’s parents are actors Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter (Picture Dave Benett/ WireImage)

The couple have also been dropping hints about their relationship on social media for some time, re-sharing photos of themselves at events and tagging each other, as well as on holidays together.

Before being cast in Bridgerton, Bessie had roles in movies like Les Miserables, The Good Liar, and Howards End.

She has also appeared in TV shows including Cranford, Doc Martin, and Beecham House.

Aside from The Crown, Sam has also featured in Father Brown, This England, Grantchester and Doctors.

Metro.co.uk has contacted representatives for Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips for comment.

Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix.

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