‘Chicago PD’ Alumni Tease Romantic Connection

Chicago Police Department Fans fell in love with Detective Hailey Upton Halstead and Senior Detective Jay Halstead during their long runs on the show. Unfortunately, their marriage ended at the beginning of season 11, and fans were devastated. Both characters have left the show, but there may be good news in real life.

Rumors are swirling that actors Tracy Spiridakos and Jesse Lee Soffer could have a real-life connection after playing husband and wife on the hit police series. Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago Police Department Actors tease romance

Tracy Spiridakos shared snaps as she posted a photo dump on Instagram a trip to Lisbon. She captioned the batch, “Lisbon, you’re a beauty.” In the first, she posed for a selfie with Jesse Lee Soffer.

The photos were from Tracy and Jesse’s trip to Lisbon, Portugal. Most of the other photos were of the places they saw on the trip, although there was one more photo of Tracy posing in a restaurant, enjoying a meal. Jesse also shared the photo of them, with the caption:

• “Europe is pretty cool 😘😘.”

This could be great news for the couple who fans have already nicknamed ‘Upstead’, based on their names from Chicago Police Department.

On Chicago Police DepartmentUpton and Halstead married in season 9, but their marriage ended in season 11. Halstead resigns in season 10 after becoming disillusioned with the gray areas they work in. He returns to the military and goes on a quest to hunt down drug cartels in Bolivia, leading to their divorce on the show.

Halstead left after season 10 and Spiridakos left the series after season 11.

Fans Cheer on Possible Chicago PD Reunion

Fans loved Upton and Halstead Chicago Police Department That made them very happy to see Tracy Spiridakos and Jesse Lee Soffer in these photos. The idea that they might have taken their on-screen romance off-screen was exciting.

Fans expressed their happiness in the comments to both actors:

• “It’s great to see you and Jesse enjoying Lisbon. Portugal suits you both.”
• “OMGGG the best confirmation ever. Beautiful couple!!!”
• “It is truly inexplicable how happy this message made me, you are both absolutely amazing and seeing you laughing together is everything this world needs”

While this is a sweet moment for many fans of the series, the couple and their spokespeople have yet to confirm or deny their relationship status.

Is it exciting to see Tracy Spiridakos and Jesse Lee Soffer dating in real life after spending so much time together? Chicago Police Department as a married couple? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Shawn S. Lealos has been a freelance writer for over 25 years and is a voting member of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle. He is also a published author with a book about the Stephen King Dollar Baby Filmmakers.

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