Ben Price, known for playing Nick Tilsley on Coronation Street, has been married to fashion stylist and actress Alexandra Wheeler since 2005. The couple met while working on a play called On The Razzle.
Family Life and Stay-at-Home Dad
The couple have two children: Maximillian and Paloma. When Paloma was born in 2007, Price became a stay-at-home dad. He told The Telegraph in 2009: "I thought that being a stay-at-home dad was going to be easy but, initially, it was isolating and scary. No one trains you for the job. They just say, 'Here's a nappy, off you go.'" He added: "I'll be going back to work soon after the new baby is born and handing over the reins to Alex, but I consider myself lucky to have spent so much time with my daughter."
Christmas 'Nightmare'
In 2021, Price shared a festive tradition mishap: "I am not a big turkey fan so I like everything else – I like the little sausages, roast potatoes and a bit of pudding. I love lighting the Christmas pudding because each year, it is a nightmare – it either doesn't go up, or it goes up way too much and everyone gets frightened."
Stepping Away from the Cobbles
Price temporarily left Coronation Street in 2017 to prioritise family. He told This Morning: "I live 200 miles away. I see my wife and children on a Saturday and I go back on a Sunday. It took me quite a while to think about it. It's a big decision, but, in the end, it's my family and I miss them." A year later, former producer Kate Oates offered more flexible working arrangements, prompting his return. Price said: "It was a no-brainer for me. I missed the show, and I missed the cast and crew. It's not always easy, but I'm lucky to have a supportive family and a job that I love." Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
