Cooking up a love story? My Kitchen Rules' Bianca Braun is caught embracing rival co-star Matt Gawthrop... after previously downplaying rumours of a romance By Andrew Court For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:32 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 03:42 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments My Kitchen Rules star Bianca Braun recently downplayed rumours that she was romancing fellow contestant Matt Gawthrop. But the brunette beauty certainly looked loved-up as she cuddled her co-star during filming for the series last November. Pictures obtained by Daily Mail Australia show Bianca, 32, and Matt, 27, in an intimate embrace as they taped the top-rated cooking show in the suburbs of Melbourne. Cooking up a love story? My Kitchen Rules' Bianca Braun was pictured cuddling rival co-star Matt Gawthrop during filming of the program in Melbourne last November Data scientist Bianca couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she kept close to Matt while standing on the street. At one point, the reality star wrapped her arms around her cricketer co-star as she gazed adoringly into his eyes. The pair were later seen giggling and touching as fellow contestants and crew moved about in the background. They can't keep their hands off each other! Bianca couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she kept close to Matt while standing on the street Despite competing against each other on My Kitchen Rules, Bianca and Matt enjoy clear chemistry. Last week, Bianca was forced to address rumours of a romance during an appearance on The Morning Show. Host Kylie Gillies stated: 'We hear there is a love story unfolding between you and the cricketer Matt - can you confirm or deny?' A rivalry and a romance? Despite competing against each other on My Kitchen Rules, Bianca and Matt enjoy clear chemistry Bianca cryptically replied: 'I can confirm that there was a plethora of special bonds that were formed in our group. Matt was definitely one of them.' Bianca hails from Victoria and is currently competing on My Kitchen Rules with her 'frenemy' Pat Calleja. Meanwhile, Newcastle-based Matt is appearing on the show alongside his cricketing mate Luke Stewart. Both teams are through to the Top 13, meaning there is more time for a romance to heat up between Bianca and Matt. Competitors: Bianca hails from Victoria and is currently competing on My Kitchen Rules with her 'frenemy' Pat Calleja (pictured) Things are heating up: Newcastle-based Matt (left) is appearing alongside his cricketing mate Luke Stewart Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility