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Dear readers, the “Polin” ship—fans’ beloved pairing of Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan from Bridgerton—remains just a Netflix fantasy for now. Off-screen, Luke Newton has officially stepped into the real-life romance spotlight with girlfriend Antonia Roumelioti.
On the weekend, Newton went Instagram official, sharing a sweet, PDA-filled snapshot from a pre-BAFTA party where he and Roumelioti shared a tender hug and a kiss on her cheek. His caption simply read, “Pre-BAFTA party with @netflix & @britishvogue,” confirming months of dating rumors.
The couple made their public debut together at the Royal Festival Hall in London on May 11, putting an end to speculation. Fans had first caught wind of their relationship last year after spotting them on a low-key summer holiday in Sorrento, Italy, but this is the first time Luke openly showed off his romance.
Meanwhile, the internet had been buzzing with “Polin” fever ever since that unforgettable carriage scene in Bridgerton Season 3, where Luke (Colin) and Nicola (Penelope) shared a milestone moment. Despite the fan excitement and speculation, reports have made it clear that Luke and Nicola are just good friends and supportive co-stars.
Interestingly, Nicola Coughlan herself has stepped into her own romantic chapter, recently confirming her relationship with actor Jake Dunn.
So while “Polin” stays Netflix-exclusive, Luke Newton’s real-life love story is now out in the open—and looking pretty lovely.