Soap operas are famed for their exciting romances, with the likes of Walford, Weatherfield, the Dales all seeing their fair share of explosive weddings and affairs.
However, it seems that the romantic drama is not only confined to the screen, with many actors having their own dramatic love lives away from set.
But in recent months, there’s been a spate of splits among several former soap stars, who have worked on the biggest Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks.
While things often come to a nasty end in soap world, it appears that there’s been a shortage of happy endings for stars even after the cameras stop rolling.
From Georgia May Foote, Owen Warner, Stephanie Davis and EastEnders’ Danielle Harold – here are all the actors suffering from a recent heartbreak.
Katie McGlynn and Ricky Rayment
In recent months, the pair have called time on their year-long romance, which saw Katie, 31, who’s Manchester based, and Ricky, 34, who lives in Essex, commit to each other despite living in different cities.
The exes have even removed all trace of each other from their respective Instagram profiles including loved up posts from holidays together and the announcement of their relationship.
A source revealed to MailOnline: ‘Katie and Ricky have ended their romance, they’re still friends and want to remain civil but in terms of a romantic relationship, it’s definitely over.
Georgia May Foote and Kris Evans
Over the weekend, former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote hinted she is no longer with husband Kris Evans after removing all traces of him from social media.
They have kept details of their romance under wraps since meeting in 2018, but the pair got engaged three years later and tied the knot in July 2023.
However it looks like their relationship could be over, with the couple reportedly ‘heading for a divorce’ and Georgia ‘looking to the future’.
A source told The Sun last week: ‘Georgia’s marriage to Kris seems to be over. It’s on the rocks.’
Georgia, 34, has reportedly removed her wedding ring and wiped all traces of the musician from her Instagram – including glossy snaps from their wedding day.
Her wedding ring was noticeably absent in a recent Instagram post, where she enjoyed a spa break with her best friend.
However, despite their rumoured split, the duo appear to still be on amicable terms as it’s been reported they are still living together.
A friend of the couple told The Sun: ‘Georgia has been through a lot recently and it’s not surprising that it has put strain on her marriage.
‘She told friends that she wanted a fresh start after the terrible fire earlier this year and she’s just not sure where Kris fits into that. They are still on good enough terms to stay in their home together,’
Owen Warner and Jemma Donovan
Last month, it was reported that Hollyoaks stars Owen Warner and Jemma Donovan have split after two years of dating.
The co-stars, who are known for playing Romeo Nightingale and Rayne Royce in the Channel 4 soap, went public with their romance in April 2023.
Owen, 26, and Jemma, 25 – who is the daughter of Australian star Jason Donovan – first met while working on the soap and he was introduced to her famous dad on holiday.
However The Sun reported that they have now called it quits, with their split said to be very sudden.
A source said: ‘It’s over and they’re no longer friends. It was very sudden – everyone was so upset for them.’
It is the second time the pair have reportedly split after they called it quits back in August 2023, just months after going public with their romance.
Owen and Jemma had made their red carpet debut at the British Soap Awards 2023 back in June just a few months before.
A source said at the time: ‘They had great fun together but, long term, decided it’s better to just be friends. They are both super- professional, so it won’t change anything at work.’
Stephanie Davis and Joseph McKalroy
Last month, Stephanie Davis confirmed she has split from boyfriend Joseph McKalroy just four months after the ex couple welcomed their baby boy.
The Hollyoaks and Corrie star, 31, announced the end of their relationship in a statement to fans on Instagramm that began: ‘Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing this.
She continued: ‘I’ve been left with no choice but to address the rumours. This has come as a complete shock and has been an incredibly painful and unexpected time.
‘Just four months after having a baby-one of the most vulnerable and emotional times in a woman’s life-I’ve found myself facing this chapter on my own.
‘After everything I’ve been through in the past, I truly believed I’d finally found my happiness-something secure and lasting. But that, heartbreakingly, hasn’t been the case.
‘I’m greatful [sic] for the years we had because without us I wouldn’t have my Samuel. Who will always be my priority.
‘Right now, I’m focusing on healing. protecting my peace, and doing the best I can-being there for my two beautiful boys. Thank you to those who’ve reached out-your kindness has meant more than I can say. Stephanie X.’
Stephanie and Joseph had been together since 2022 and welcomed son Samuel in January this year.
Confirmation of their split comes after eagle-eyed fans had noticed Steph failed to mention Joseph on Father’s Day.
Stephanie has openly spoken about the heartache she and Joe endured in 2022 after suffering a miscarriage at three months, describing it as a ‘horrendous’ time and revealing they had already planned a future as a family of four.
The break-up marks another chapter in what’s been a rollercoaster love life for the soap star.
She also shares seven-year-old son Caben with ex-boyfriend and Celebrity Big Brother co-star Jeremy McConnell, who was convicted of assaulting her in 2017.
Danielle Harold and Max Bowden
One recent soap split sent shockwaves, as fans had no clue that the pair were even dating in the first place.
MailOnline previously revealed that EastEnders co-stars Danielle Harold and Max Bowden had a ‘secret offscreen romance’ during their time on the BBC soap.
The two actors, whose characters Lola Pearce and Ben Mitchell shared a child together, dated for years but kept their relationship under wraps.
Danielle, 32, left the long-running series in 2023 after Lola died from a brain tumour while Max, 30, exited the following year.
Their relationship was only discovered after the pair sadly called it quits in February, as they sparked speculation among fans over what had gone wrong between them when they unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Sources close to the couple, who featured together on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, then revealed to MailOnline can reveal they fell out over the breakdown of their relationship.
They said: ‘Danielle and Max dated for a number of years. Of course, it was known among the EastEnders cast and everyone thought they were sweet together.
‘Their relationship hasn’t ended on the best terms, and they have even unfollowed each other on Instagram.