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8:38 AM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Ayo Edebiri and Paul Mescal are just friends.

Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri took a photo together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and there’s two takeaways … she’s committed to her Irish bit, and they may possibly be a thing.

The “Bear” star has her hand on the Irish actor’s shoulder in this picture she threw up on IG to celebrate St. Paddy’s Sunday — and he’s pretty into it, with his arm casually draped across her lap.

The grin on Ayo’s face kinda says it all … she’s more than comfortable in PM’s company.

Fans certainly felt the same vibe … going into overdrive with speculation that they may be dating. Some called them a cute couple, others said they looked good as friends too.

While the rumor mill is in full swing, this could obviously just be pals hanging out — as there’s no explicit signs of PDA to suggest this is anything romantic. If anything, this might just be Ayo continuing to lean into her “Irish” heritage … a bit she’s been into for a year or so now.

Long story short … Ayo goes around insisting she’s Irish and that she was in “The Banshees of Inisherin” — and because of her love for Ireland, Ireland seems to love her right back.

Paul, of course, is Irish himself … and he’s known to be friends with Ayo — so in all seriousness, this is probably just him helping his bud keep the gag going.

Originally Published — 7:32 AM PT

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