Fans predicted a romance will blossom between Scarlett Moffatt, 27, and Ant McPartlin, 42, following the breakdown of his marriage to Lisa Armstrong.
And the Gogglebox star sent her fans into a frenzy when she shared an intimate bedroom selfie which revealed a framed picture of her cuddled up to the funnyman and his best friend and their shared co-star Declan Donnelly .
The reality star hoped to court attention with her very busty display but followers were much more interested in her cosy snap in the background.
‘Nice picture of Ant on your bedside!’ Scarlett Moffatt, 27, sent fans wild with a busty selfie as followers noticed framed image of McPartlin, 42, following THOSE dating predictions
‘Look a picture of Scarlett and Ant in the background,’ one fan wrote, leading the way on her social media post. Others remarked, ‘If this is with Ant’ as well as ‘Ant be on the prowl tonight’ (sic).
But Scarlett tried to dispel any rumours of romance when she revealed the picture was of her, Ant and Dec, although Dec seems to be partially cropped from the photo.
The I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winner addressed the comments when she wrote the snap was ‘of Ant and Dec and me dressed as Mary Poppins x’ (sic)
Is this the photo in question? She addressed the comments when she wrote the snap was ‘of Ant and Dec and me dressed as Mary Poppins x’
‘Nice pic of Ant on your bedside’: The reality star hoped to court attention with her very busty display but followers were much more interested in her cosy snap in the background
Despite dating predictions, Scarlett’s firm friendship with Ant as well as Dec is no secret in the showbiz circuit.
The brunette beauty first struck up her close bond with the inseparable duo on their show Saturday Night Takeaway as well as her presenting stint for I’m A Celebrity’s spin-off show Camp Extra.
MailOnline has approached Scarlett Moffatt and Ant McPartlin’s representatives for comment following the speculation.
Revealed: Despite dating predictions, Scarlett’s firm friendship and close bond with Ant as well as Dec is no secret in the showbiz circuit
A number of loyal fans jumped to the television personality’s defence in the midst of the romance speculation.
‘You shouldn’t have to explain. Silly comments from narrow minded people!’ One angry fan wrote back.
In the attention-grabbing snap, the jungle queen set pulses racing as she showcased her gravity-defying cleavage in the scooped neckline of her plunging top.
Scarlett tried to bring speculation away from herself and Ant when she revealed she was on a date night with hunky Leee Wilkinson, but her close relationship with the comedian wasn’t lost on fans.
Love on the cards? NTA viewers couldn’t help but predict a blossoming romance between the 42-year-old TV presenter and the Gogglebox star on Tuesday
Her busty picture came after Ant discussed his ‘very tricky and emotional’ year following his split with his wife Lisa at the National Television Awards.
But fans were much more focused on Ant’s friendship with Scarlett as the pair sat with Declan Donnelly during the swanky ceremony.
While he celebrated his three gong win, viewers couldn’t help but predict a blossoming romance between the TV presenter and the Gogglebox star.
Close friends: The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award went to the duo for their work on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, which Scarlett Moffatt works on regularly
On the night, Ant scooped the Best Challenge Show gong for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and shared the Best Presenter award with co-host Declan Donnelly.
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award went to the duo for their work on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, which Scarlett Moffatt works on regularly, so the Gogglebox beauty went up to the stage with the duo to collect the award.
Fans shared their hopes that Ant and Scarlett could become more than friends on social media as they predicted the pair would be a ‘cute couple’.
Hopes for love: Fans linked the Saturday Night Takeaway presenter with the former jungle queen after they sat together at the NTAs
One penned: ‘Don’t know why but I’m getting #scarlettmoffatt #antmcpartlin vibes @ScarlettMoffatt @antanddec both lovely people so why not…! Just saying is all…!’
Another added: ‘Here’s a suggestion. Ant Mcpartlin and Scarlett Moffat should get together. What a beautiful couple.’ Another fan wrote: ‘Ant and Scarlett McPartlin. Let’s not rule it out. #NTAs’
MailOnline has contacted Scarlett’s representative for comment. Ant’s spokesperson denied the claims.
Over: Ant and Lisa announced their plans to divorce after 11 years of marriage on January 13, with Ant’s spokesman confirming the news to MailOnline
The embattled TV presenter has been through a difficult 12 months after being rehabilitated for drug addiction following a painful knee injury.
He spoke to The Sun at the NTAs after growing emotional on-stage when he and his best friend Ant dominated the annual awards ceremony.
The pair swept the board with three gongs, including Best Presenter for the 17th year running.
On-stage he said: ‘I’m emotional, very emotional. Because of the last 12 months what I’ve been through, winning this award is particularly emotional for me.’
Great achievement: Earlier in the evening, on receiving the award, Ant broke down in tears as he made his way to the stage and insisted that the prize had ‘meant a lot’