Things between Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr are definitely hotting up.

The Gossip Girl co-stars and real-life lovers were spotted looking getting to grips with each other in Miami on Saturday.

A not so toned Ed stripped down to his jeans before getting a grope from girlfriend Jess.

The British born star looked a world away from his normal groomed on-screen self as he relaxed in the sun with his top off.

Perhaps this public act of affection is part of his ongoing attempts to prove to the press he's not gay.

He tells the new issue of Rolling Stone, "I made out with a girl in public. Maybe I need to have sex in public with a woman."

"That one's still on the list. Still haven't ticked that one off. Well, I have, but they haven't seen me."

Showing off his tattoos, the British actor hit the poolside bar early.

The couple started drinking shots at 11.30am and then they moved on to cocktails.