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Hannah Waddingham Makes Red Carpet Debut With Rumoured New Boyfriend

Nick Beresford-Cleary and Hannah Waddingham at Variety's Power Of Women event in London last week Hannah Waddingham appeared to hard-launch her new relationship during an appearance at Variety’s recent Power Of Women. Back in March, the Ted Lasso star got people talking when she and spinal surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary were caught on camera looking cosy at the races in Cheltenham. Last week, Hannah and Nick looked to have made things official when they were seen making their red carpet debut together. The Emmy winner was pictured posing arm-in-arm with her rumoured new beau at Variety’s event in London on Wednesday night. During an interview with Women’s Health last month, Hannah claimed it had “taken me eight years” to be ready for a new relationship following her split from her ex, Gianluca Cugnetto, with whom she shares an 11-year-old daughter. “I didn’t really have the space mentally or emotionally for that,” she explained. “I’ve hunkered down and focused on my [daughter] and me. [But] now I’m ready to stick my head above the parapet a bit more.” When the magazine’s journalist said she hoped “it’s a very good-looking parapet”, Hannah apparently responded: “It is! And it’s really lovely too, obviously, my relationship. But the best thing about it is, firstly, being happy and strong in myself.” Hannah Waddingham and her rumoured boyfriend were spotted together at Cheltenham Racecourse in March Prior to that, she’d told the podcast Table For Two : “I’m so busy and just a bit picky. “I want a guy that scoops me up and goes, ’I’ve got you, I don’t care if you’ve got your make-up on or not, I’m happy to lie in bed with you and have Marmite on toast and a glass of milk. And just be a lovely positive, charismatic soul.” She added: “I’m 50 and I’m like, ‘Dude, if you are not going to step up, step off and be gone. Sod off until someone fabulous comes along’. I’d rather hang with my girlfriends and gay friends and be respected.” Hannah is currently gearing up to reprise her role as Rebecca Welton in the long-awaited fourth season of Ted Lasso. During the extended break between Ted Lasso, it looked like the Apple TV+ sports comedy may have been done for good, with Hannah making her no secret of her hopes for Jason Sudeikis to pen more episodes in that time. READ MORE: Hannah Waddingham Opens Up About 'Love-Hate Relationship' With Jason Sudeikis Hannah Waddingham Reacts To Ted Lasso Fans Who Want Ted And Rebecca To Get Together Hannah Waddingham Finally Sets The Record Straight On Wicked Film Audition Rumours