Rob Mallard has allegedly split from his boyfriend and fellow soap actor Matthew Martin after four years together.
The pair have undertaken the telltale social media purge that often signals the end of a romance, deleting photographs featuring one another from their Instagram accounts.
They have also unfollowed each other on the platform, with just a single image remaining on Mr Martin's profile that includes other family members.
Their relationship first became public at the 2023 Soap Awards, where they debuted as a couple shortly after confirming their romance on social media.
Rob Mallard and Matthew Martin were in a relationship for four years
|While Mr Mallard has established himself as a central figure on the cobbles through his portrayal of Daniel Osbourne, a member of the iconic Barlow clan, Mr Martin's involvement with the ITV soap was considerably more limited.
He appeared in a guest role as the police officer who took Cassie Plummer into custody after her scheme to drug Ken Barlow was uncovered.
Following his appearance on the programme, Mr Martin shared his excitement on Instagram, describing the experience as "quite a surreal time" after being brought in at the last moment.
He credited Mr Mallard as "the biggest support" who helped him navigate his time on the iconic show.
Rob Mallard is best known for playing Daniel Osbourne on the ITV soap, a role he has held since 2016
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This is not the first time Mr Mallard has found romance with a Coronation Street colleague.
Back in 2017, he was in a relationship with Daniel Brocklebank, who portrayed Vicar Billy Mayhew on the programme.
Their romance blossomed around the time Mr Mallard collected the Best Newcomer trophy at that year's soap awards, where he described Dan as "the best thing I've taken home this year".
However, the relationship proved short-lived.
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Rob Mallard and Matthew Martin have allegedly split
|A source told the Sun at the time: "It was a lot of pressure for both of them to be working on the same show and going out in the end something had to give.
"They decided to part ways a couple of weeks ago, but they're still great friends and hope to remain that way."
Meanwhile, Mr Mallard's Coronation Street character, Daniel, is currently at the centre of a dramatic storyline on the ITV soap.
Recent episodes have seen Daniel come under scrutiny from social services after concerns were raised about the welfare of his young son, Bertie.
After initially suspecting family members and friends had reported him, Daniel later discovered that a teacher at Bertie's school had alerted authorities after hearing the youngster speak about difficulties at home.
A social worker subsequently visited Daniel and recommended additional support through a Child in Need plan, as the character continues to navigate a turbulent period in Weatherfield.
Mr Mallard is far from the first Coronation Street star to find romance within the world of soap and television.
Over the years, several cast members have struck up relationships with fellow actors and celebrities after meeting through work.
Mr Mallard previously dated Daniel Brocklebank, who portrayed Vicar Billy Mayhew on the programme
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Among the show's most enduring real-life couples are Sally Carman and Joe Duttine, who play Abi Webster and Tim Metcalfe respectively and married in 2022 after beginning their relationship in 2018.
Jane Danson, who portrays Leanne Battersby, met husband Robert Beck at the 1999 British Soap Awards, whilst Samia Longchambon found love with professional skater Sylvain Longchambon after partnering with him on Dancing on Ice in 2013.
Several former Coronation Street romances have also attracted significant public attention.
Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas, who played Sarah Platt and Jason Grimshaw, were together for six years and have a daughter together.
Meanwhile, Alan Halsall, best known as Tyrone Dobbs, was previously married to fellow Corrie actress Lucy-Jo Hudson before later finding love with former co-star Tisha Merry.