Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has broken her silence on her reported separation from husband Kris Evans, marking the first time she has publicly addressed the split. The 34-year-old actress, best known for playing Katy Armstrong in the long-running ITV soap, confirmed her single status during a candid Instagram Q&A session with her followers.
Emotional Social Media Revelation
When asked directly by a fan whether she was currently single, Georgia responded with a simple yet telling statement: 'I am single.' This public confirmation comes months after initial reports emerged in July 2024 that the couple had parted ways, with Kris reportedly leaving their marital home in Manchester.
A Year of Personal Struggles
In a separate emotional Instagram post from December, Georgia reflected on what she described as 'the worst year I've ever had in my life.' She wrote to her followers: 'I couldn't catch a break thank god for my friends and family. This has been one of the worst years I've ever experienced.'
The actress revealed that the stress of the year had exacerbated her vitiligo condition, significantly impacting her confidence. She explained: 'When the fire happened I really didn't think it could get any worse. Then the stress of this year just sent my vitiligo wild. I really lost all my confidence.'
Finding Strength in Adversity
Despite her struggles, Georgia expressed resilience and determination in her message. She continued: 'But if I have learnt one thing from all of this. I'm a fighter. I am so strong. So resilient. I give 12059% into everything I do. The fact I still stand here now, smiling and getting through every day says so much to myself about who I am.'
She offered words of encouragement to others facing difficulties, writing: 'It's ok to cry. It's ok to feel let down. It's ok to feel hurt. But sometimes, you have to tell yourself, one day I WILL have the life I deserve because I am kind.'
Relationship Timeline and Current Situation
Georgia and Kris, who first met in 2018, kept their romance relatively private before getting engaged in 2021 and marrying in July 2023. The separation appears to have been particularly challenging, with Georgia removing her wedding ring and deleting references to the musician from her social media profiles following their split.
In August 2024, Kris traveled to Spain to attend a songwriting retreat, posting a poignant message on social media that read: 'In a time of destruction, write something.' This came as Georgia remained at their Manchester home, navigating the emotional aftermath of their separation.
Career Challenges and Professional Setbacks
The personal turmoil has coincided with professional difficulties for the actress. Georgia, whose Coronation Street character was killed off in a dramatic car crash storyline, has spoken openly about the challenges facing actors in recent years.
In an interview with the Sausage On A Fork podcast, she revealed: 'I came back in the December of 2020 and I just realised, 'Oh my God, there's no work.'' She attributed the lack of opportunities to pandemic-related production delays, backlogs in filming schedules, and industry-wide writers' strikes, describing the situation as 'a nightmare' and noting that this period has been 'the quietest I've ever been in my life.'
Support from Fans and Followers
Georgia's honest revelations about her personal and professional struggles have generated an outpouring of support from her fanbase. Followers flooded her social media with encouraging messages, including:
- 'Loads of love for you G. Keep smiling and being you. New Year New Chapter'
- 'You are kind and caring. Sending you love and lots of happiness in 2026'
- 'I'm so grateful to you for your openness and honesty, you are not alone, tough times don't last tough people do'
- '2025 might of been a bad time but I know 2026 will be your year'
Despite the challenges she has faced, Georgia concluded her emotional message with words of hope and resilience: 'Please be kind to others. Please stay strong if you are struggling. Life is hard. But we only get the one. So love deeply. Be loved. And just try and find a little happiness in everyday. Whatever that may be to you.'
