NICOL A COUGHLAN
AS ‘BRIDGERTON’ RETURNS PROMISES STEAMY SCENES FOR PENELOPE
Luke Newton matches costar Nicola in Versace as their characters Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington (together above) finally embark on a romance
Their “will they, won’t they?” onscreen relationship in the popular period drama Bridgerton has sent the rumour mill into overdrive in the past, especially when they were spotted holding hands at a recent launch event.
But 37-year-old Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, who plays wallflower Penelope Featherington, insists she is just good friends with co-star Luke Newton, 31, who portrays Colin Bridgerton, her character’s secret crush.