The stars of "Bridgerton," Netflix’s Regency-era drama rife with romance and heartbreak, offered some dating and relationship advice for fans looking for love.
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, who play Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, dominate the third season’s storyline with their friends-to-lovers story arc.
At Wednesday's London premiere for the second part of season 3, which hits Netflix on Thursday, the pair joked about how fans often suspect that they are dating in real life because of their on-screen chemistry. "We can’t do anything," Coughlan quipped after noting that it’s often a "reflex" for her to interact with Newton in a friendly manner because they’ve known each other and worked together for many years.
Newton said that the speculation points to fans’ investment in their characters’ relationship. "It’s really sweet, it’s so lovely that there’s that much thought into it and how much they ship Colin and Pen," he said. "It’s a beautiful thing." With their character’s dreamy (and steamy) relationship attracting so much attention, Coughlan offered some advice to viewers looking for their own storybook romance. "Don’t compromise yourself," she said. "Wait for the right person because you’re worth it." Newton said he "agreed with all of the above." Here’s the advice the rest of the cast shared for the romantics watching "Bridgerton": Simone Ashley, who plays Kate Bridgerton and was at the heart of the second season’s storyline, said watching the show makes viewers "want to fall in love." "It’s very hopeful, and it makes you believe.
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