Nicola Coughlan's TikTok Mishap with 'Bridgerton' Co-star Luke Newton

Nicola Coughlan Accidentally Sent Bridgerton Fans Spiraling When She Saved Luke Newton Thirst Trap TikToks

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Nicola Coughlan caused a stir among Bridgerton fans by inadvertently saving thirst trap TikToks featuring her co-star Luke Newton.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Monday, May 20, Coughlan, 37, admitted, "I’ll save them and send them to him." However, she was surprised to learn that he could see that she had saved them.

To Coughlan's surprise, observant fans of the series noticed her hitting save on the clips. Newton, 31, shared during the interview that fans were curious about why she was saving the clips and what it meant. He also mentioned that they both had a good laugh about it.

Coughlan saved the videos to send to Newton at a convenient time, but she didn't realize her privacy settings were not in place. She admitted, "I didn't know that my actions were being viewed publicly. I know now!"

The first half of season 3, now available on Netflix since May 16, focused on Colin and Penelope transitioning from friends to lovers. Julia Quinn, the author of Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, found it challenging to portray their relationship authentically.

In an interview with the New York Post on May 16, Quinn, 54, shared, “I just think there’s a different type of emotional investment coming into it. It’s interesting because when I was writing the books, this book, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, which is actually the fourth in the series, was the hardest one to plot.”

Quinn mentioned that Penelope and Colin were already well-known characters before they took center stage.

She explained, "Usually I have one character with a backstory, and then I can shape the other one to fit the story. But this time, it was challenging to come up with a plot that fit both characters. They already had their own unique experiences."

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The series of books centered around the Bridgerton family, each book focusing on a different family member's quest for love in 19th century London. The first season of the Netflix show highlighted the love story of Daphne Bridgerton (played by Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (played by Regé-Jean Page), while the second season showcased the romance between Daphne's brother Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley).

The first half of Bridgerton season 3 is currently streaming on Netflix. The remaining episodes will be released on Thursday, June 13.

Editor's P/S:

The article sheds light on the amusing incident involving Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, who plays her love interest in the popular TV series "Bridgerton." Coughlan accidentally saved thirsty TikToks featuring Newton, which fans noticed and sparked curiosity. This highlights the heightened level of fan engagement with the show and its stars, showcasing the power of social media in fostering connections between celebrities and their audiences.

Moreover, the article discusses the challenges faced by Julia Quinn in writing the "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" book, which serves as the basis for the third season of the show. Quinn faced difficulties in developing a plot that authentically captured the relationship between Colin and Penelope, given their established characters. This emphasizes the complex nature of adapting literary works into screen adaptations, where balancing character development and narrative flow is crucial.