It looks like Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan might have made the match of the season.

The internet has been abuzz with speculation after the actress, best known for her role as Penelope Featherington in the hit Netflix series, was seen cosying up to actor Jake Dunn at the All Points East Festival in London.

The pair were spotted with their arms wrapped around each other and looking quite chummy during the music festival.

Coughlan, 37, looked as gorgeous as ever in a flowing dress paired with boots. Meanwhile, Dunn, 24, channeled a more rockstar persona in a loose shirt and black trousers.

While neither Coughlan nor Dunn has officially confirmed their relationship, the signs are hard to ignore.

The pair first raised eyebrows in March 2024 when they appeared together in an Instagram story shared by one of Dunn’s co-stars from Renegade Nell.

The actress sipped champagne and glowed in a white sundress (Picture: Eroteme.co.uk)

The pair were seen giggling together throughout the performances (Picture: Eroteme.co.uk)

Nicola looked happy as she wrapped an arm around her rumoured beau (Picture: Eroteme.co.uk)

There’s an 11 year age gap between the two (Picture: Eroteme.co.uk)

The pair were clearly having a great time together (Picture: Eroteme.co.uk)

The rumoured couple shared plenty of tender touches (Picture: Eroteme.co.uk)
Since then, they’ve been spotted together on several occasions, including playing Scrabble in a pub.

Who is Jake Dunn?

The rising star, fresh out of drama school, is already making a name for himself.

He’s currently starring in Disney’s Renegade Nell, an 18th-century historical fantasy series, and has previously appeared in shows like Netflix’s Get Even and BBC’s Rebel Cheer Squad: A Get Even Series.

The actor is primarily known for his role in the series Renegade Nell (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)

The pair have previously been spotted out with friends (Picture: Instagram/ Alice Kremelberg)
Interestingly, Dunn’s career path has crossed with Coughlan’s friends and co-stars on several occasions.

He works on Renegade Nell with Louisa Harland, a fellow Derry Girls alum of Coughlan’s, and the two also appeared together in Channel 4’s sitcom Big Boys, which featured Derry Girls star Dylan Llewellyn.

While its possible that the pair just have a close friendship, the warm body language and affectionate embraces spotted at All Points East suggest that a romance may be underway.