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Ant Anstead is the popular host of Celebrity IOU: Joyride on the discovery+ streaming service. The car enthusiast met Renée Zellweger while filming the first season of the show and have been dating since. Their relationship has drawn a lot of attention as they both are beloved stars in entertainment. Anstead made fans and media go wild when he shared a cheeky photo of himself and Zellweger kissing showing off that their romance is heating up.

Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger smiling
Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger | Kevin Winter / Getty Images / Matt Winkelmeyer

Ant Anstead has magical company in New Orleans

The former Wheeler Dealers host is not hiding his love for the Oscar-winning actor anymore and is displaying his affection for Zellweger on Instagram. During a trip to New Orleans, Anstead shared a magical moment between him and his girlfriend that left everyone shocked. Anstead shared a photo posting of him and Zellweger kissing. The former HGTV star is private about his love life but when he has something to share, he’s not afraid to have the whole world see it.

“WOW there is something very special about New Orleans!” he posted. “The late night wandering, the mind blowing history this nerd loves, the architecture, the blend of cultures, the food, the people, the smells and noises! All made made better by magical company to share it with….”

Anstead fans remember that he met Zellweger when she guest-starred on Celebrity IOU: Joyride. They had a magnetic connection since their appearance together and have been dating ever since. This is Anstead’s first public romance since divorcing Christina Haack, nine months after their split.

Fans react to Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger kissing

It wasn’t long before fans swarmed in on Anstead’s post and commented on the picture of the television personality and the movie star kissing. Anstead has a sweet fanbase that always uplifts him with every post he shares and this was not the exception.

“I am so glad Bridget Jones finally found her person,” a fan replied.

“It’s nice to see you with a good person,” a follower noted.

“I love that you have found love and happiness!” an Instagram user said.

“Looking forward to seeing more of ‘you two’ together. You deserve every happiness!!” another fan added.

“Thank you for giving your fans a picture to show us your love. It means so much to know your both so happy! Perfect match,” another follower mentioned.

“So happy you have a beautiful human to share your life with!!! Bless you both, always!!” another Instagram user commented.

Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead smiling in two separate pictures
Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead | FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images / Amy Sussman/Getty Images
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Christina Haack sells home she shared with Ant Anstead

Earlier this year, Haack sold the home she shared with Anstead when they were married. Haack revealed on her HGTV show Christina on the Coast she got a cash offer she couldn’t resist.

“I was trying to redo things and, you know, I built the bar and I had plans to change the wine cellar and a cabana in the backyard to make it my own space,” Haack said on her HGTV show. “But… I need a fresh start. And honestly, the prices are high right now. I’ve been getting in these, off-market offers and they’re very hard to pass up.”

Anstead said he was “happy for her” after selling the house, according to People, adding that he thought it was “the right decision.”

Haack recently got engaged to her realtor boyfriend Joshua Hall but has not revealed when they plan to tie the knot.