May 7th 2024.
On today's episode of This Morning, presenter Stephen Mulhern appeared a bit flustered when asked about the recent romance rumors surrounding him and fellow TV host Josie Gibson. Last month, the two were seen holding hands at the finale of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, which sparked speculation from fans about a possible relationship. However, both Stephen and Josie have denied any romantic involvement.
As Stephen sat on the This Morning sofa with fellow presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, he couldn't help but get a little hot under the collar when questioned about the hand-holding photo. "Listen, she didn't come to rehearsals. I just held her hand and showed her where to stand. That's it, end of story," Stephen explained to his co-hosts. But Cat, not convinced by his explanation, sarcastically replied "Uh huh..." before pressing further with "Really?" as they all shared a laugh. Stephen, clearly feeling the pressure, let out a nervous grin and defensively asked, "Why are you doing this to me?"
As the show went off air, Stephen shook his head and muttered "Unbelievable" as Cat and Ben continued to tease him. But he wasn't the only one to address the rumors. Last month, Josie also spoke out, stating that she and Stephen are just good friends. "Stephen? Oh, he's so lovely. We are really good friends, I really adore him, but there's no romance in the air," she told OK! magazine. She also added that she has a reputation for being romantically linked with every man she comes in contact with, but that's not the case. She clarified that she only gets involved with someone if she truly loves them and feels a strong connection.
It's no surprise that the media jumped on the photos of Stephen and Josie holding hands, but the two have made it clear that they are just friends. In fact, Josie even joked with MailOnline, saying "I'm in love with Stephen Mulhern. There you go. But story of my life, I don't think he loves me." Josie, who gave birth to her son Reggie in 2018, shares a close friendship with Stephen, who was previously in a relationship with EastEnders actress Emma Barton.
It's not uncommon for celebrities to be scrutinized and have their every move analyzed by the media. But as Stephen and Josie have both made it clear, there is no romance between them. They are simply good friends and colleagues. And as for Stephen, he'll just have to get used to being teased by his co-hosts on This Morning. The show airs weekdays at 10am on ITV. Have a celebrity story or photos to share? You can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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