Luke Newton’s Complete Dating History, Rumored & Otherwise

At long last, Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan are finally getting their time in the spotlight as lovers Colin and Penelope on the latest season of Bridgerton . But their on-screen romance has some fans of the series wondering…who’s Luke Newton’s girlfriend when the cameras aren’t rolling?

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On Netflix’s Bridgerton , Newton plays Colin Bridgerton, who is part of the prominent Bridgerton family in Regency-era London. The series—which is based on the book series of the same name by Julia Quinn and produced by Shonda Rhimes—revolves around the lives and romantic escapades of the Bridgertons, particularly on the eight siblings and their quest for love , happiness, and, of course, scandal.

As the third Bridgerton child, Newton’s character has become a fan favorite thanks to his boyish charm and kind heart—plus, he’s got some serious chemistry brewing with his on-screen love interest, Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan.

While Coughlan’s character is from a rival family, she still harbors a secret crush on Colin for quite some time. At first, Colin sees her as a close confidante—that is, until their friendship begins to evolve into something more as the series progresses. Without giving away too many spoilers, their slow-burn journey is one of the sweeter storylines in the Bridgerton series—so it makes complete sense for some fans to wonder if these actors have something going on IRL. (More on that up ahead.)

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Aside from Bridgerton , Newton has been involved in other projects. He starred as Ben Evans on the Disney Channel series The Lodge , and has also appeared in other TV series such as Doctors, Mr Selfridge, and The Cut. As it turns out, Newton may have had some romantic rendezvous thanks to these projects, too. But seriously, did any of them ever make it past the small screen to become Luke Newton’s girlfriend in real life? You’ll just have to keep on reading ahead to find out.

A complete rundown of Luke Newton’s girlfriends and dating history

Who is Luke Newton dating as of 2024? Keep on reading ahead for Luke Newton’s dating history—including updates on if there’s anyone calling themselves Luke Newton’s girlfriend out there.

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