‘Outlander’ Stars Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe Dating: Actor Shares Excitement In Reuniting With Co-Star For Season 3 [SPOILERS]

"Outlander" Season 3 will begin production in August and dating rumors about Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are heating up online. In a recent Q&A with fans of the Starz time traveler series, the 36-year-old Scottish actor shared his excitement over Jamie and Claire's reunion. Are they really dating in real life?

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"Outlander" stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan have long been rumored to be dating in real life because of their onscreen and behind-the-scenes chemistry. Celeb Dirty Laundry notes that these two stars have been constantly plagued by dating rumors because of their intimate scenes in the Starz drama.

Fans continue to believe that Heughan and Balfe are dating in real life despite the stars' denial of having any romantic relationship. The publication notes that fans remain optimistic that these two share more than a professional relationship in "Outlander" because of the way they talk and act towards each other.

Heughan also recently conducted a Q&A with fans on Twitter, which revealed the scene he is most looking forward to filming for "Outlander" Season 3. According to Scotland Now, Heughan said that he is excited to see his reunion with Balfe.

Heughan's statements stirred controversy among fans of "Outlander" since they were not sure whether the actor was looking forward to his reunion with Balfe or if he was referring to their characters' reunion in Season 3. Heughan also revealed that filming for the third season will begin in August.

"Outlander" Season 3 will be based on Diana Gabaldon's third book "Voyager." The upcoming season will also see an older Claire and Jamie and what happens when they see each other for the first time in 20 years.

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