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Dear Reader, you’ll be pleased to know love is in the air, both on and off theBridgertonset.

It seems Prudence Featherington (Bessie Carter) was seen canoodling with Lord Alfred Debling. Yes, the same Lord Debling (Sam Phillips) who once had his eyes on Prudence’s younger sister Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).

That’s right! According to a recentE! Newsreport, Bessie and Sam were spotted on a PDA-filled outing in Sussex, England, on June 22.

In the photos, she’s seen planting a few kisses on his shoulder as they took a morning stroll through town.

Although neither Bessie nor Sam have publicly confirmed their relationship, there have been signs. They’ve been photographed together on multiple red carpets, including one with Bessie’s parents Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter, where they celebrated the Season 6 finale ofThe Crown.

TheDownton Abbeystar andHarry Potteralum were also photographed with their daughter and Sam for the world premiere ofWonkain London the previous month.

Their relationship might date back earlier than we think. In fact, Bessie and Sam attended the press night performance ofA Little Lifein London, England together, to support their fellowBridgertoncostar Luke Thompson, who starred as Willem in the play adaptation.

Check out more of their sweet photoshere.

And be trusted to keep an eye on them both in Season 3 ofBridgerton , which is currently pullulate on Netflix .

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Sam and Bessie pose together at an event

Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Sam Phillips and Bessie Carter attend Netflix's Bridgerton Season 3 World Premiere After Party

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Sam Philips, Jim Carter, and Bessie Carter on the red carpert

Sam Phillips, Imelda Staunton, Bessie Carter, and Jim Carter on the red carpet

Sam Phillips and Bessie Carter attend the press night performance of A Little Life at Harold Pinter Theatre on March 30, 2023 in London, England