The scene was surprising not only because of the affectionate gesture, but also due to the age difference between them and because, until now, neither had hinted at a bond beyond television camaraderie.
However, with the clip already viral, fans set out to track down previous signs... and they found them.
In recent hours, several comments that the model left on the content creator's posts have resurfaced. These were brief but highly suggestive messages, which now take on new meaning.
Ian Lucas le lleva 16 años de diferencia a Evangelina Anderson
Evangelina's first public gesture took place on October 23, when Ian posted a video with Valentina Cervantes and her children, Benjamín and Olivia. The four appeared doing a fun TikTok trend that quickly went viral.
Among the thousands of comments, one stood out: "Naaaaaa I died." Evangelina wrote, making her fascination clear.
El posteo comentado por Evangelina Anderson en Instagram
A week later, Ian shared an emotional clip from MasterChef Celebrity. In it, he recounted, with tears held back, that the dish chosen for that gala was inspired by the food his grandmother used to prepare for him during his childhood and that he later made for his younger brother. The story moved everyone... including Evangelina.
The model commented again, this time with an even more direct message: "Te ❤️." A gesture that many interpreted as an abbreviated "I love you."
The influencer's response did not go unnoticed either: "You're everything that's right, Evita."
El segundo indicio de que Evangelina Anderson ya salía con Ian Lucas
By then, few had noticed this exchange. Today, those comments are read in a different light.
The interview that raised more questions than answers
Meanwhile, as social media exploded with images of the kiss, Ian Lucas decided to give a brief interview for the reality show's digital content. There, Kennys Palacios —Wanda Nara's close friend and a figure on the show— asked him directly about the rumors.
"They say Ian might be getting to know a fellow contestant," the stylist said. Amid laughter and somewhat uncomfortable, Ian replied: "Me? No idea! I told you I'd never lie to you. No, no..."
Kennys pressed on: "But I didn't say the name..." The young man doubled down: "Getting to know is a very strong word."