Dearest gentle reader,
This author is back with some tea that’ll have you swooning—our girl Penelope Fethirgton(Bridgerton), aka Nicola Coughlan, is low-key soft-launching her romance with Jake Dunn, theygossip.com reports!!
If this were narrated, you’d hear me screaming with joy because, like, FINALLY!!
When the new Bridgerton season dropped, I was all in on manifesting Nicola and Luke Newton being a thing.
And yeah, I know shipping co-stars just ’cause they have fire chemistry is kinda wild, but can you blame me?!
Nicola Coughlan, aka our fave Bridgerton queen Penelope, just sent the rumor mill spinning after being spotted with Jake Dunn, the actor from Renegade Nell, at the All Points East festival.
The two were seen vibing hard while catching Mitski’s set, sparking all the romance buzz we live for. Nicola rocked a white mini dress with studded boots, and Jake kept it chill in an open shirt and black linen pants.
Eyewitnesses say they were blending in like regulars, but their low-key flirting and cute vibes definitely turned some heads.
The first photo of Nicola and Jake that sparked dating rumors
Do you know what this means, it’s time to dig more into their romance and see when and where it really started also why not break down all the times these two have been spotted together and how blind we were not to notice that they were a thing.
Nicole and Jake’s Timeline
Their relationship reportedly became official in February 2024, after Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn were first seen together at the London premiere of Renegade Nell in March 2024, where they were accompanied by his co-star Alice Kremelberg.
Fans immediately began speculating that their romance might’ve sparked around that time.
But that’s not all—these two have been spotted out and about a few more times! Nicola was seen enjoying a lively game of Scrabble at a London pub on July 20th, with none other than a guy who looked a whole lot like Jake.
And there you have it—the key moments and timeline of Nicola and Jake’s relationship so far!
Jake and Nicola’s Date Night in Pics
One thing’s crystal clear—Nicola Coughlan was absolutely radiating joy during her night out with Jake Dunn!
In the first snap, Nicola is all smiles while casually holding a drink. You can’t miss how her happiness practically shines through the photo!!
The next shot captures Nicola and Jake in a super cozy moment. Nicola’s hand rests casually on his hip while she beams up at him, radiating warmth.
Jake and Nicola on their little date night all smiles and enjoying the night
Jake’s face is mostly hidden, but it looks like he’s gazing down at her in that classic “can’t-take-my-eyes-off-you” kind of way. Even though his expression is partially out of view, the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Then we’ve got a playful pic of them busting out some dance moves in the crowd.
They both look like they’re having an absolute blast, their smiles so genuine it’s like they’re in their own little world. It’s the kind of candid moment that gives us all the feels—pure, unfiltered happiness.
As for the final snaps, they’re total couple goals. In one, Nicola is standing in front of Jake, who’s close behind her in a classic protective pose.
You know the one—a subtle but affectionate move that screams, “We’re together.” And if that wasn’t enough, there’s also a shot of them with their arms wrapped around each other, sealing the deal on those loved-up vibes.
Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn
Their Social Media Situation: The Wait is On!
As much as we’re dying to see these two make things social media official, so far, all we’ve got is a mutual follow.
No cute couple pics, no cheeky comments—yet. But hey, we can dream, right?
When they finally do launch their relationship online, you already know I’ll be here with a deep dive into their love story, complete with all the gushy details. I’m talking full-blown cuteness overload!
