While Bridgerton fans eagerly await Benedict Bridgerton’s turn to find love in season 4, the actor who plays him, Luke Thompson, might be one step ahead. Rumors have been swirling for months that Thompson is smitten with none other than his on-screen co-star, Harriet Cains, who plays the effervescent Philippa Featherington.

The speculation began in January 2024 when the pair were spotted looking quite cozy at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Stars party. Photos captured Cains and Thompson in a close embrace, sparking a frenzy amongst fans who couldn't resist playing matchmaker.
One photo, in particular, shows Thompson with his arm wrapped snugly around Cains, both sporting beaming smiles that hint at something more than just friendship.
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