Josie Gibson has posted a cryptic message on Instagram amid rumours of a romance with fellow ITV star Stephen Mulhern. The This Morning presenter, 39, hasn't publicly addressed the speculation but shared an inspirational video on her Instagram Story, captioning it "life is a journey not a destination".
In the full video, a man can be heard saying: "The destination is not as important as the journey. We tend to have our eye on the destination. It's more important for you to be aware of the journey that you're on, which means that you should be aware of what's going on right now."
Josie's mysterious post comes after she and Stephen were spotted holding hands while spending time together this week. Since the rumours started circulating, body language expert Darren Stanton has suggested that their relationship might be "more than platonic."
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He told OK!: "Friends do hold hands from time to time, but looking at how interlocked their hands are makes me believe it could be more than a platonic relationship. It tells us Josie and Stephen trust each other a lot and they have a strong rapport with each other. Their growing connection will only develop more."
Bernice Blackstock suffers new blow in Emmerdale as she struggles with illnessThe duo sparked gossip after they were seen getting cosy outside a London TV studio, while filming for the final episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
The dynamic duo from the North East were part of the emotional farewell episode of their popular primetime show, which had its final curtain call over the weekend. The star-studded lineup for the last hurrah included Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, Rylan Clark, Dermot O'Leary, and Girls Aloud, who all joined in for a lively afterparty post-show.
When probed by MailOnline about her feelings, 39 year old Josie didn't mince words, declaring: "I'm in love with Stephen Mulhern. There you go." However, she tempered her confession with a touch of melancholy, adding: "But story of my life, I don't think he loves me."
Despite their enduring friendship, Stephen, aged 37, and Josie have consistently maintained a platonic stance in the public domain. Last year, Josie opened up about her love life, sharing that she was involved with someone new and had already professed her love.
Fan speculation hit fever pitch when Josie shared a photo of herself holding hands with ITV cameraman Sam Morter in Paris, leading many to believe they were an item. But Josie quickly dispelled such gossip, emphasizing that their relationship was strictly friendly and reaffirming her single status.
To set the record straight, she later clarified on 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."