The Real Housewives of Cheshire series 15 reunion was nothing short of dramatic, vicious, scary, sweet, emotional, and full of surprises; the biggest of which came from one of our all time faves, Lystra Adams, who spilled more tea about her off-screen relationship.
Not too long after the first "f*ck offs" and "you're a b-tch" were exchanged, host Brian Dowling asked Lystra about her love life, and the then mysterious new person in her life.
Lystra revealed, "So yes, I’ve met someone. It’s early to say I’m in love, but actually I think I am in love.”
As excited as the rest of us, Brian continued prodding, saying, “Tell us more about this person you’ve met.”
Lystra revealed, “Her name is Ashley. We met like a month ago and we’ve been joined at the hip ever since.
"She’s 29, but she actually acts older than me."
Since then, Lystra has slowly been teasing the new girl in her life on her Instagram, and we can totally feel the love.
Naturally, we simply MUST know absolutely everything about these two cuties right away, especially as we're close to enteringengagement season...
Ahead of the RHOCheshire Christmas special – a three-part special taking place on a cruise ship travelling around Mexico – we've been making the most of our interview time with the Housewives to ask them about this budding new relationship.
And Seema Malhotra exclusively told Closer online that the ladies FaceTimed Ashley multiple times from the cruise ship in the Christmas special and that "she is the best thing for Lystra".
Speaking of the relationship, Seema said, "So, I’ve not met her (Ashley) face-to-face, but while we were on the cruise, we actually FaceTimed her a few times. She is so lovely.
"It’s really weird for me because Lystra’s a very strong woman and Ashley is very strong, but very quiet. She’s a very controlled person. I think she’s the best thing for Lystra – I’ve never seen her so happy, so in love.
"This is like a whirlwind kind of romance. They’ve not even been together that much, but Lystra is smiling from ear to ear. She told me at the ITV gala, ‘Seema! I’m in love'. They’ve not been together that long, but she’s so happy. All she talks about is Ashley."
All the heart emojis.
Interestingly, Seema then added that – considering how fast things are progressing – she wouldn't be surprised if a Real Housewives wedding was on the cards in the not so distant future.
She revealed, "Who knows, maybe we could even have our first wedding on the Housewives? Who knows."
We suspect you might Seema...
Housewife Sheena Lynch was the first of the cast to share her thoughts on Lystra's new partner, having seen them both together in person.
At the reunion, Sheena said, “Do you know what? I think Ashley is very calming for Lystra. Ashley is very, very mature, and very responsible, and I think she’s the only person that could pull Lystra in line.”
Don't change her too much though, Ash. We like this one all loved up, but we also love her barking and biting.
Lystra went on to explain that she's decided to come forward with this new relationship, saying, “I don’t want to hide it. I don’t want to hide her.”
And she's not kidding.
Shortly after the reunion, Lystra shared a photo of herself and her girlfriend and wrote alongside the snap, "Your love is life changing…. Meet my Ashley ♥️".
Lots of her fellow Housewives were quick to comment on her photo with Ester Dee writing, "Love and happiness to You ❤️❤️".
Tanya Bardsley said, "Beautiful 😍❤️❤️❤️Love you ❤️".
Deborah Davies added, "Lots of love to you both, I’m happy you’re happy ❤️ You were my rock on RHOC you’re a beautiful soul @lystraadams you deserve all the happiness in the world xxxx".
The Real Housewives of Cheshire will be making a splash return to ITVBe and the ITV Hub on Monday 5 December at 9pm, in The Real Housewives of Cheshire: Christmas Cruising.
On-board ship for this brand-new series are Hanna Kinsella, Lauren Simon, Lystra Adams, Nicole Sealey, Rachel Lugo, Seema Malhotra and Sheena Lynch.
ITV said, "The Housewives are squeezing in one last fabulous girls’ trip before Christmas, taking to the seas to cruise around Mexico in luxurious style. Guest Housewives Tanya Bardsley and Ester Dee make a surprise return as they travel from port to port in search of sun, sea and fun.
"This series Rachel has big news to celebrate, a storm is brewing between Hanna and Seema, and will Tanya and Ester be welcomed back with open arms? It’s all hands on deck!"
The Real Housewives of Cheshire: Christmas Cruising, Mondays from 5 December at 9pm on ITVBe and the ITV Hub.