Joe Warren-Plant, the actor behind Emmerdale's Jacob Gallagher, has experienced a love life off-screen that rivals the dramatic twists of his on-screen character. Since joining the ITV soap in 2010, his personal relationships have garnered significant attention, marked by a "bitter" split and swirling co-star romance rumours.
A Tumultuous Personal Journey
On Emmerdale, Jacob Gallagher has navigated intense storylines, from grooming plots to the tragic loss of his mother in a limo crash. Currently, the character is embroiled in a dark narrative involving workplace bullying with Doctor Todd. Similarly, Joe Warren-Plant's real-life romantic escapades have been equally eventful, capturing headlines over the years.
'Tough' Split from Model Girlfriend
From 2017 to 2021, Joe Warren-Plant was in a relationship with model Nicole Hadlow. The couple lived together until Joe decided to move out when he began training for Dancing on Ice. Reports at the time suggested that the demanding schedule and stress of training placed immense pressure on their relationship, ultimately leading to their breakup.
Reflecting on the split, Joe told The Sun, "Dancing on Ice has come at a good time for me physically and mentally. Relationships are hard to deal with. It has helped to take my mind off of it slightly, having to focus and train all day every day. Even when you’re not training and you’re at home, you’ve got to take the recovery aspect into terms. It’s helped taking my mind off it, but things are still tough to be fair."
Dancing on Ice Romance Rumours
During his time on Dancing on Ice, Joe Warren-Plant was romantically linked to his professional partner and co-star Vanessa Bauer. However, he firmly denied these rumours, explaining, "With a show like Dancing On Ice, it's about telling a story to engage with the audience and the judges. So you have to have a certain level of chemistry between you and your partner, so I think everyone has seen we are getting on so well and assumed there is something going on. But there isn't, we are just dedicated to the show, we are trying to do the best we possibly can."
'Very Sad' Break-up with Another Model
Following his split from Nicole, Joe Warren-Plant went Instagram official with model Anna Norton in 2022. The couple reportedly purchased a property in Blackpool and shared a cat together. However, their relationship encountered difficulties in 2024, leading to a breakup after two years.
A source revealed to The Sun, "Joe and Anna are over, it's very sad but they are still very young. It hasn't been the amicable split they were hoping for, and they aren’t speaking now at all."
Loved Up with New Girlfriend
Months after parting ways with Anna, Joe Warren-Plant went public with his new girlfriend, Isabella, in January 2025. He re-shared a mirror selfie that Isabella had posted on her Instagram, showcasing the smitten couple. Since then, their relationship has flourished, with the pair enjoying sun-soaked holidays together, including a trip to Barcelona last year, documented through affectionate photos.
Emmerdale continues to air Monday to Friday at 8:00pm on ITV1 and ITVX, while Joe Warren-Plant's personal life remains a topic of fascination for fans and media alike.
