Friends fans all over the world are squealing with excitement and surprise after Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer sparked speculation they're becoming each other's "lobsters" off screen. It comes 17 years after Ross Geller and Rachel Green's romantic ups and downs aired on the hit 90's sitcom.
Jennifer, 52, and David, 54, are said to be "spending time together once again" after the reunion special "stirred up feelings," reports Closer Magazine.
In May, the Friends stars gathered together for a one-off reunion special. Fans were surprised when Aniston and Schwimmer admitted they were "crushing hard" on one another during the early seasons. But unfortunately, they were both in relationships with other people and never got together.
A source said: "After the reunion, it became clear that reminiscing over the past had stirred up feelings for both of them and that chemistry they'd always had to bury was still there. They began texting immediately after filming and, just last month, David flew from his home in New York to see Jen in LA."
It was claimed the pair have been spending time at Jennifer's home, where she has treated David to dinners, with the source adding: "They were also spotted drinking wine, deep in conversation, as they walked around one of Jen’s favourite vineyards in Santa Barbara, where it was clear there was lots of chemistry between them."
During the HBO Max reunion special, David confessed:
"I mean, the first season, I had a major crush on Jen. At some point, we were crushing hard on each other," David revealed.
David explained: "But it was like two ships passing, because one of us was always in a relationship and we never crossed that boundary. "
Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey Tribbiani, jokingly said: 'Bulls**t.'
Jennifer said that she had a conversation with Ross prior to their character's first kiss.
"Honestly, I remember saying one time to David, 'It's going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television. Sure enough, first time we kissed was in that coffee shop," Jennifer said of the Season 2, Episode 7 scene.
The memorable episode aired on November 9, 1995, titled: "The One Where Ross Finds Out."
David and Jennifer also spent time together during breaks from rehearsal, with David recalling that they would "cuddle on the couch."
"We would spoon and fall asleep on the couch," Jennifer said.
During the reunion special, footage of their characters snuggling aired, with David adding: "How did not everyone know we were crushing on each other?"
However, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry both said they "knew" about David and Jennifer's attraction to each other.
In the end, David said it "was a situation we couldn't do anything about," with Courteney adding that it was for the best: "How great though, ultimately. Because if you had [acted on it] and it didn't work out, it would have not been as great [on the show]."
Friends fans were tickled pink at the prospect of Aniston and Schwimmer were starting a relationship.
"Always thought they'd be a great pairing. If true: good luck to them," one social media commenter.
"Would love to go back to 1994 when this started being in my 20s - it was truly such a great time to be young. No mobiles no social media, fantastic time to be in your 20s. I live for this nostalgia," a second added.
"Ohhhhh. Myyyyyy. Gaaawdddd. Could I beeee any more excited???" a fan joked.