Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have made their relationship official and they look incredible together

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have been teasing their social media followers for weeks now and it seems the couple have finally made things official by posting a photo on Instagram.

Rumours that the 25-year-old reality star and 33-year-old actor were dating first began in June. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the hotel in Ryan's Instagram story looked VERY similar to a photo Lucy posted on Instagram.

The shocking romance came shortly after the former TOWIE star explained to Closer magazine that she wants her next relationship to be private. She said: "I’ve found having public relationships and break-ups really tough.

"No one ever knows what happens apart from the two of you. Things get exaggerated, rumours start, lies are told.

"But I’ve learned from my mistakes and I want a low-key thing now."

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The pair seemed to confirm their relationship after they were spotted together at Wimbledon looking incredible in their co-ordinated outfits and now they've gone official on social media.

Lucy posted a sweet photo of herself and her boyfriend and simply captioned the photo with a love heart.

What a good looking couple, ey?

We're not the only ones who think so either, hundred of people have commented underneath the sweet snap with one person writing: "Best looking couple ever!!!!!"

Someone else said: "Beautiful couple 💕"

Another commented: "You make a slightly perfect couple #stunning #genepoolstrong"

A fourth person added: "Omg perfect u look amazing together I'm so happy for you both 2 beautiful ppl xxx 👫❤💙"

The couple have been unlucky in love in the past; Lucy was engaged to Mario Falcone however they split in 2012, she then started dating Louis Smith but the pair split last year. Shortly after quitting Coronation Street Ryan split from his ex-girlfriend Lara Martin.

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