## The Real Sparks Behind the Scenes of 'Chicago PD'
### Not Just Good Acting
For viewers anchored into Chicago PD, Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos' on-screen romance has had us riveted--believing this to be an exaggerated exhibition of get-under-the-skin acting. The drama brews in the risky alleyways of the show, and the two have convincingly personified an intense, engaging couple for several seasons.
It was 2024 when we all got our share of a surprise loaded with gossip-worthy nuggets.
Unfolding the enigma, the pair's skillful acting has always been on point. However, there was a subtler hint to their electrifying on-screen chemistry we might have missed all along. The New York Post provided us an eyebrow-raising reveal — Soffer and Spiridakos have been nurturing a real-life romance for years!
### Hidden Romance Unveiled
The careful concealment of their romance has uncloaked as Soffer and Spiridakos' clandestine real-life intimacy is now to be recognized. The unseen and unnoticed romance has been cooking for years. A reliable insider pegged their secret link, but the authenticity of the exact dates remains a mystery.
Interestingly, 'One Chicago' fans have seen the romantic side of Soffer, previously. With Sophia Bush, a former PD star, he had an affair from 2014 to 2016, that was concurrent with their characters' romance in the show. Notably, he was also unreservedly linked with Torrey DeVitto, a former star of Chicago Med, from 2017 to 2019.
### Repercussions on the Recent Storyline
This surprising announcement spirals into an intriguing twist in the recent storyline with their characters—Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton.
Jay Halstead’s exit from Chicago PD early in season 10, despite his onscreen marriage to Hailey Upton, fleshes out a context of protracted marital strife.
The majority, assumed a likely divorce between the characters, in season 11. Especially considering the uncertainty of Halstead's comeback, the news of Hailey Upton’s anticipated departure by 2024 came with a shock. Nonetheless, this change suggests a potential reconciliation if she decides to patch things up with her onscreen husband.
This revelation—Soffer and Spiridakos' secret off-screen romance—casts a new light on Upton's exit from the show. There's a theory about Halstead making a return to pave the way for Upton's departure, although these are merely assumptions from hopeful fans. For now, both Soffer and Spiridakos preferred to be silent about the circulating dating rumors.
