@Background Pony #7AB0  
If secondary characters mention that someone has a crush then most likely that someone do has a crush on someone. I think Discord being interested in Fluttershy romantically should leave no doubts after S8. S9 will probably take this issue from Fluttershy POV and will conclude in the same way as the story of Big Mac and SugarBelle. But it will be the last season so the writer won’t have to make new stories adjusted to the new status quo in which Discord and Fluttershy permanently date.

@Background Pony #D1C1  
Well Spike did imply that Discord has a crush on Fluttershy. I mean, I doubt they will make it canon but it’s strongly hinted at. and that Hearts and Hooves episode with Discord in it when he got called out for liking Fluttershy it kind of makes me think.. is this your way of telling us???? because keep in mind the writers themselves has written this line. Spike literally implies actual romance between the two. It isn’t one of the “hinted shipping teases” for once. This is like ACTUAL romantic implication.

Whatever you say…

@Background Pony #8C99  
What leak have to do with it? They already finished writing for S9 and De Lancie recorded his last episodes month ago. If anything they will change G5 based on leaks. But Discord and Fluttershy story will finish in S9 and hints so far aim at romantic conclusion.

Nope, too popular with the fandom. Also with the leaks its even less likely.

90% its going to be canon when G4 end.