Hollyoaks has seen numerous cast members find romance behind the scenes, with some relationships enduring long after the cameras stop rolling. Here are five couples who discovered love while working together on the Channel 4 soap.
Anya Lawrence and Lewis Walton
Anya Lawrence and Lewis Walton, who play Vicky Grant and Caleb Keane, turned their fictional romance into reality. They made their relationship public through a social media photograph featuring a mirror selfie and a shot of Lewis against azure waters. Lawrence captioned the Instagram post: "Last few weeks in a few different places."
Ruby O'Donnell and Nathaniel Dass
Ruby O'Donnell (Peri Lomax) and Nathaniel Dass (Dillon Ray) never worked together on set but became a couple in real life. They made their relationship Instagram official in 2024. O'Donnell admitted they "obviously fancied each other," though they didn't connect for a year after Dass joined the show. "We didn't work together," she recalled. "So, there was a whole year when Nate joined the show where we didn't really speak much. But obviously I fancied him. Have you seen that face?" Dass said it "was all very friendly and professional at first," before they connected during a work evening out. "We got talking properly," he revealed.
Niamh Blackshaw and Angus Castle-Doughty
Niamh Blackshaw and Angus Castle-Doughty announced their engagement four years after meeting on the soap. Castle-Doughty joined Hollyoaks in 2022, and they disclosed their romance months later. Blackshaw shared the news on Instagram with photo booth strips and a shot of her ring, captioning: "Lucky, lucky, lucky... I'll NEVER change my name though. Best weekend ever."
Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed
Rory Douglas-Speed and Nadine Mulkerrin got engaged in December 2018 after dating for just over a year. He proposed weeks after filming their characters' wedding (Cleo McQueen and Joel Dexter). Mulkerrin said they are in no hurry to walk down the aisle. The couple enjoys time with their sons Reggie and Dougie, including a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Portugal. Mulkerrin shared: "Wonderful fun in the sun with the family and cousins! Beautiful memories made... But the nursery was welcomed this morning. Jesus Christ I'm knackered ! ! ! !"
Chloe Atkinson and Brook Debio
Chloe Atkinson and Brook Debio, who play siblings Dee Dee and Ant Hutchinson (children of Tony and Diane), confirmed they are romantically involved off-screen. Both joined the show last year during a cast reshuffle. They made it Instagram official with a collection of photos, sharing posts together since March. The exact start date of their romance remains unclear.
