Are Paltrow and Martin back?

Chris Martin is either back with Gwyneth Paltrow or not … and based on what Chris said Tuesday night both options are plausible.

Photogs wanted to know if pics of the consciously uncoupled pair on May 17 signaled a reconciliation … and he consciously hinted it might be true.

via Are Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow Back Together? — MAYBE! [VIDEO] | TMZ.com.