The Irish actress turns the set of the hit Netflix show into her own personal playground, leaving Luke Newton blushing and everyone else in stitches.

The ton may be known for its intricate balls and scandalous whispers, but behind the scenes of "Bridgerton," it seems the real drama unfolds between takes. Nicola Coughlan, the comedic genius who brings Penelope Featherington to life, recently revealed her penchant for playful pranks, and her latest target was none other than her season 3 love interest, Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton).

The Boy Band Secret and the Plot for Revenge

It all started innocently enough. During a break from filming, Coughlan stumbled upon a juicy tidbit from Newton's past: he used to be in a boy band. Not just any boy band, mind you, but a group called South4, complete with catchy tunes and coordinated dance moves (documented, of course, on the internet for posterity).

"Oh, it's on," Coughlan must have thought, a mischievous glint in her eye. Penelope Featherington, the queen of clandestine operations, would have been proud.

The perfect opportunity presented itself during the filming of a grand ball scene.

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