The live show resumed, and the host beamed with excitement:
"Welcome back! We're dying to know - Ryan and Emma, spill the tea: are you officially a couple now?"
Ryan turned to Emma, his eyes locking onto hers, before facing the camera:
"Honestly, I think we both felt sparks from the start - our fake romance just ignited real feelings."
Emma's cheeks flushed as she nodded in agreement, her voice barely above whisper:
"I think you're right, Ryan. This chemistry between us feels undeniable."
The audience erupted into cheers and applause again, cameras flashing wildly.
The host squealed, "This is the most adorable confession ever!
Ryan, will you take Emma on a real date tonight?"
Ryan grinned mischievously and turned to Emma:
"Only if she says yes..."
Emma's heart skipped beats as she nodded enthusiastically:
"Yes. A million times yes!"
Pandemonium broke out - audience cheers, whistles, and confetti falling from the ceiling.
As cameras cut to commercial, Ryan swept Emma into a romantic kiss -
this time, completely unscripted.
Sophie appeared beside them, tears of joy in her eyes:
"I knew it - you two were meant to be!"
Just then, Ryan's phone buzzed - a text from an unknown number:
"Ryan, we need to talk about Emma. - Someone who knows her secret"