Josie Gibson says she's 'in love' as she's seen holding hands with Stephen Mulhern

TV presenter favourites Stephen Mulhern and Josie Gibson have set the rumour mill spinning after they were seen getting close outside a London television studio. The dynamic duo were reportedly there to film the last ever episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and they pictured holding hands as they strolled outside on Saturday, 13 April.

The pair were both part of the Geordie duo's emotional last episode of their hit primetime show, which aired for the final time at the weekend. They were joined by the likes of Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, Rylan Clarke, Dermot O’Leary, and Girls Aloud who all went on to enjoy a fun-filled afterparty following the final episode.

When quizzed about what's going on between them, 39 year old Josie, didn't hold back, confessing to MailOnline: "I'm in love with Stephen Mulhern. There you go."

But she added a bittersweet note, saying, "But story of my life, I don't think he loves me." OK! has approached reps for Josie and Stephen for comment.

Despite their long-standing friendship, Stephen, 37, and Josie have always kept things strictly platonic in the public eye. Last year, Josie got candid about her romantic life, revealing she was seeing someone new and had already dropped the L-bomb.

She spilled to the outlet: "There is someone in my life at the moment but it's early stages...I've said I love you.", reports the Daily Star.

Josie believes in wearing her heart on her sleeve, admitting: "It's best to just get it out of the way, I don't like playing games."

Speculation was also rife among fans that Josie's heart belonged to ITV cameraman Sam Morter after she posted an image of them hand-in-hand in Paris last year. Yet, Josie was quick to shut down those rumours, insisting they were nothing more than friends and confirming her single status.

Clearing the air, she later clarified on her Instagram: "I am not in a relationship, neither am I in love with cameraman Sam. I am not with Sam Morter.. I love Sam Morter, he is my work colleague, I'm like his older sister. I'm like his auntie. That's as far as it goes."

Meanwhile, magician and new Dancing on Ice host Stephen is thought to be single. He once notably dated EastEnders actress Emma Barton, who plays Honey in the hit BBC series, over a decade since Stephen has announced a romantic relationship publicly.

Talking to Celebs Now previously, he said: "Last time I went on a date was about four years ago. That makes me sound really sad! I need a life. I need to stop working so much."

Stephen has become one of the country's most loved presenters over the years, working on the likes of In For a Penny and more recently, stepping in to replace Phillip Schofield alongside Holly Willoughby On Dancing on Ice.