Ed Westwick jokes around with girlfriend Tamara Francesconi as he pretends to propose in Lake Como

Ed Westwick jokes around with girlfriend Tamara Francesconi as he pretends to propose (before being rebuffed!) during outing in Lake Como

They’re currently enjoying a trip at Lake Como with his mum.

And Ed Westwick was seen joking around with his girlfriend Tamara Francesconi as he pretended to propose while they spent the day together in Lake Como on Friday.

The Gossip Girl star, 33, was seen getting down on one knee while he and the model, 23, waited for his mum to join them, but Tamara was none too pleased by the act.

Funnyman: Ed Westwick joked around with girlfriend Tamara Francesconi as he pretended to propose (before being rebuffed) during outing in Lake Como on Friday

Tamara looked at Ed with a displeased expression as he held his hands to her as if he was holding a ring, before he stood up and expressed his disappointment at being rebuffed by her.

But he proved that all was well between them as he quickly gave her a kiss as an apology for making the joke.

Ed put on a casually chic display for the outing as he teamed a simple white shirt with blue shorts and grey trainers, and he accessorised with a baseball cap.

Tamara, meanwhile, looked stylish in a black crop top that showed off her toned abs, and she paired the attire with a pair of matching loose-fit trousers. 

Joking around: Ed stood up and expressed his disappointment at being rebuffed after the joke

Joking around: Ed stood up and expressed his disappointment at being rebuffed after the joke

Unamused: Tamara looked at Ed with a displeased expression as he held his hands to her as if he was holding a ring

All is well: But he proved that all was well between them as he quickly gave her a kiss as an apology for making the joke

Unamused: Tamara looked at Ed with a displeased expression as he held his hands to her as if he was holding a ring

Relaxed look: Ed put on a casually chic display for the outing as he teamed a simple white shirt with blue shorts and grey trainers

Relaxed look: Ed put on a casually chic display for the outing as he teamed a simple white shirt with blue shorts and grey trainers

Animated display: Ed was seen giving Tamara a kiss as they waited to head out with his mum

Affectionate: Ed held Tamara's hands

Animated display: Ed was seen giving Tamara a kiss and holding her hands as they waited to head out with his mum

Attention to detail: Ed accessorised with a baseball cap that matched his shorts

Attention to detail: Ed accessorised with a baseball cap that matched his shorts

After their affectionate display Ed and Tamara were seen getting in a car with his mum Carole, as they made their way out of town.

Ed went public with Tamara during a Los Angeles outing in October, after insiders claimed the couple had been dating for weeks.

A source told The Sun that Tamara is a hit with Ed’s close-knit family: ‘Tamara’s head over heels with him and Ed is proud to tell everyone Tamara is his girlfriend,’ the insider claimed.

‘His friends and family all approve and think they’re a great match.’

Glamorous: Tamara, meanwhile, looked stylish in a black crop top that showed off her toned abs, and she paired the attire with a pair of matching loose-fit trousers

Glamorous: Tamara, meanwhile, looked stylish in a black crop top that showed off her toned abs, and she paired the attire with a pair of matching loose-fit trousers

Stunning: The model wore her brunette locks in a sleek, straight style and she covered her hair with a wide-brim sun hat

Stunning: The model wore her brunette locks in a sleek, straight style and she covered her hair with a wide-brim sun hat

Talkative: Ed and Tamara were seen chatting away with each other as they waited

Talkative: Ed and Tamara were seen chatting away with each other as they waited

Sweet treat: The actor enjoyed a lollipop

Helping out: Ed was seen collecting their bags from their hotel before leaving

Helping out: Ed was seen collecting their bags from their hotel before leaving

Departure: After their affectionate display Ed and Tamara were seen getting in a car with his mum Carole, as they made their way out of town

Departure: After their affectionate display Ed and Tamara were seen getting in a car with his mum Carole, as they made their way out of town

Tamara – who boasts 206k Instagram followers – has been keeping her fans up to date with her recent travels, posting smouldering shots and cosy selfies with Ed. 

Their holiday came after fans of the hit series Gossip Girl were eagerly anticipating a secretive announcement from Ed, though they were ultimately disappointed.

Ed teased on his social media platforms, ‘Got a little something for you…Tomorrow 1pm.. Hint….xoxo’ with an XOXO graphic that was the way the mysterious Gossip Girl ended each message.

Many fans thought the announcement was that he was going to return as his character Chuck Bass in the new sequel/soft reboot series that’s happening on HBO Max, but instead he announced a new line of face masks with the XOXO logo. 

Fun in the sun: Tamara - who boasts 206k Instagram followers - has been keeping her fans up to date with her recent travels, posting smouldering shots and cosy selfies with Ed

Fun in the sun: Tamara – who boasts 206k Instagram followers – has been keeping her fans up to date with her recent travels, posting smouldering shots and cosy selfies with Ed