Actor Jericho Rosales has admitted that he is dating his “Lavender Fields” co-star Janine Gutierrez.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Rosales admitted that he has feelings for the Kapamilya actress.

“I first decided to join the show talaga because I was really, really so into the production team and everyone and then I realized that I was so into her,” the actor said in jest.

“She’s an amazing person, very sweet, very kind, very funny, and very dedicated, good actress,” he added.

“We like share a lot of things, ‘hey you’re fun, I’m fun,’ let’s go to the museum, sure.”

Asked if they are dating, he said: “Yes, we’re going out.”

For now, Rosales said that he is enjoying his time with Gutierrez.

“We’ll see, we shall see. You expect good things about it. It’s a really, really nice and happy … things are great. There’s no negativity around,” he said.

“It’s fun, you gotta enjoy this fire, flame, whatever it is.”

Reacting to Rosales’ comments about her, Gutierrez expressed her gratitude to be able to work with the actor on the show.

“That’s sweet to hear and I am also super excited to be able to work with him. Actually, one of the things na sinabi ko sa manager ko and when na-pitch pa lang sa ‘kin ‘tong show, they hadn’t mentioned any person yet, sabi ko sana si Jericho, ta’s ni-kwento ko rin ‘yun kay Echo when we first met, na ‘I’m so happy it’s you’,” the actress said.

“Siyempre, lahat naman tayo hinahangaan siya bilang artista so masaya ako na kasama ko siya rito as Tyrone and bonus na rin ‘yung we get along offcam,” she added.

Pressed on about their status, Gutierrez also confirmed that they are dating, saying: “I guess so. Yeah, it’s been fun getting to know him and hanging out with him outside of work so masaya naman.”

Despite their characters falling out, the actress is happy that they are happy to slowly to know each other off cam.

“He’s really nice and funny and sobrang okay siyang kausap and everybody knows that he’s such a good actor and na-enjoy ko rin ‘yung mga eksena namin together which is funny kasi most of our scenes magkaaway kami,” she said.

“Masaya na off cam it’s the opposite. I think he’s great.”