We already knew that Ben Higgins‘ rebound after breaking up with Lauren Bushnell was to be a podcast with Ashley Iaconetti — yes, THAT Ashley Iaconetti, the legendary reality TV virgin.

But what’s up with these stars of The Bachelor getting in such close quarters when they’re obviously not podcasting??

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TMZ is reporting that Ben and Ashley went out on Saturday night to the Greek Theater in El Lay where they all took in a Bryan Adams concert — but when pics surfaced, it was Ben and Ashley getting close and standing side by side the whole time.

Sure, sure, it’s probably nothing.

But Ashley I.?!?!

Hoooooo boy.

Certainly they were just talking about the rapport they’re going to have on this amazing podcast, right?!

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Gotta give credit to Chris Harrison and the Bachelor team, though — a certain show starts up again tomorrow night, and everybody is buzzing once again right before the premiere… marketing genius!

What do U think, Perezcious readers?!

Certainly, they’re just floating a Ben-Ashley connection to promote a podcast, but how long are we going to be teased with the thought of celibate Ashley giving it up to Mr. Higgins?!

Drama, drama, drama…

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Ben Higgins And Ashley Iaconetti — Yes, THAT Ashley — Are Now Hanging Out, Too