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Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger are not hiding their romance anymore and even sharing Instagram posts showcasing their love. The Celebrity IOU: Joyride host posted a photo where he is passionately making out with the Oscar-winning star. Reactions from fans quickly came through in support of the couple and an unexpected comment from Octavia Spencer rattled everyone.

Ant Anstead and Octavia Spencer smiling
Ant Anstead and Octavia Spencer | Amy Sussman/Getty Images / Vera Anderson/WireImage

Octavia Spencer is feeling left out

Spencer was one of the stars that were a guest on the discovery+ show Celebrity IOU: Joyride that Anstead hosts for the streaming service. It was on this show that Anstead and Zellweger first met and started dating soon after. Reports came in saying that the couple hit it off and had been talking ever since filming their episode together.

Anstead has been open about his romance with Zellweger and the two have showcased their love with all of their fans. The former Wheeler Dealers host shared a photo of himself giving his girlfriend a kiss on the lips that drove fans wild.

“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….”

In the comments, Spencer replied feeling left out that despite being on the discovery+ show, she didn’t get to kiss the host like Zellweger.

“Damn Ant Anstead, I did the show, I didn’t get to kiss you,” Spencer replied jokingly.

Anstead then said, “There’s always season two…,” adding kissing emojis at the end of his comment.

The fun interaction between Anstead and Spencer was a treat for fans that got into the mix replying with laughing and heart emojis at the hilarious response from the latter.

Other celebrities react to Ant Anstead’s kiss

Anstead sharing the photo of him kissing Zellweger really got fans all riled up. Not only fans replied to the post, but also other celebrities added their takes to the image that has engaged many interactions.

Adrienne Janic from the show Overhaulin said, “YES. Love this!!! And so true when you have someone special to share these moments with! SO happy for you my friend!”

Kate Quilton from the Channel 4 show Food Unwrapped added, “Too adorable. And from one history nerd to another, hit those New Orleans walking tours HARD. Love.”

Television host Mike Brewer also said, “It’s the bourbon fella!!”

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 gets engaged

Anstead was previously married to Christina Haack, HGTV star of Flip or Flop and Christina on the Coast. The former couple announced their separation in 2020 and it was earlier this year they both finalized their divorce. After a rough recovery from the breakup, Anstead was able to find love again with Zellweger making it official after the divorce was finalized.

Haack also confirmed she was dating realtor Joshua Hall and recently also made their engagement official. The interior designer is moving on from her last marriage and having a fresh start with Hall. At the end of Christina on the Coast Season 4, Haack mentioned a new special someone and is expected to make an appearance when season 5 begins.