Call The Midwife star Olly Rix is seen reuniting with his ex Natasha Fagri days after his co-star Helen George was pictured leaving his home after they both split from their partners
Call The Midwife star Olly Rix reunited with his ex Natasha Fagri in a Notting Hill cafe, four months after it was revealed they had split.
The actor, 36, was pictured with his ex-girlfriend at the spot in West London, days after his on-screen wife Helen George was seen leaving his home.
The former couple, who split in July after seven years together, put on an amicable display as they greeted each other with a hug and chatted in the cafe.
Olly was also seen cuddling Natasha’s golden cocker spaniel, who she later walked out of the eatery with.
Meanwhile, Olly left their meeting alone, holding a takeaway coffee and listening to his Apple AirPods.
Meet: Call The Midwife star Olly Rix reunited with his ex-girlfriend Natasha Fagri at a Notting Hill cafe after it was revealed they had split
Nice to see you here! The actor, 36, was pictured with his ex-girlfriend at the spot in West London, days after his on-screen wife Helen George was seen leaving his home.
Casual: Natasha wrapped in a burgundy coat, which she wore over a sweater with leggings and a pair of gray sneakers
It is unclear whether Olly and Natasha had made an appointment or whether they had met by chance.
Olly was dressed casually in a green padded jacket which he wore with a white T-shirt and blue jeans, teaming the look with trainers and a Billabong cap.
Natasha wrapped herself in a burgundy coat, which she wore over a sweater with leggings and a pair of gray sneakers.
She wore her blonde locks in loose, natural waves and added square sunglasses to the low-key look.
It comes after Helen George was caught leaving Olly’s house last weekend, sparking rumors of a growing bond following their recent splits.
Helen, 39, and Olly are said to support each other as they navigate their heartbreak.
The actors are known for their roles as on-screen couple Trixie Franklin and Matthew Aylward in the BBC drama Call The Midwife.
Olly was seen outside his home before returning with two cups of coffee, while Helen emerged a few hours later.
Warm welcome: The former couple, who split in July after seven years together, put on an amicable display as they greeted each other with a hug and chatted in the cafe
Catching up: Olly was also seen cuddling Natasha’s golden Cocker Spaniel, who she later walked out of the eatery with
Chat: It is unclear whether Olly and Natasha had made an appointment or if they had met by chance
Windswept: She wore her blonde locks in loose, natural waves and added square sunglasses to the understated look
Hello: Olly put his arm around his ex-girlfriend
Animation: Olly spoke with his hands as the former couple caught up
She cut an effortlessly stylish figure in a bright red top paired with a navy blue button-up midi skirt.
She wrapped herself in a beige coat against the cold and wore a pair of comfortable brown platform boots.
Helen carried a large bag and was accompanied by her dog Charlie as she headed back to her own home – ten miles away in East London.
An onlooker told it The sun on Sunday how Olly ‘looked relaxed’ and when Helen left the premises she looked a ‘a bit sloppy’.
The sightings have fueled speculation about a budding bond between the two co-stars who share a close bond, despite Olly’s character reportedly being written out of the show.
An insider said: ‘It’s been a tough year for both Helen and Olly. They spent a lot of time together on set, walking their dogs together and chatting a lot.
“They both respect each other as actors, support each other and are committed to their roles in the drama. The changes in their relationships have caused a lot of unrest.’
A spokesperson for Helen said: ‘Yes, she has been visiting a friend for a cup of tea – as all friends do – and as we have always said, that’s all there is to it.’
Ny Breaking contacted Olly’s representatives for further comment.
On-screen romance: The actors are known for their roles as on-screen couple Trixie Franklin and Matthew Aylward in the BBC drama (pictured in the show)
Olly recently split from his make-up artist girlfriend Natasha in July after seven years together after reportedly growing apart due to work commitments.
A source told The Sun at the time: ‘Olly and Natasha were very happy together for a long time but eventually split due to work commitments.’
‘They have a lot of respect for each other and share the care of their dog. They are both busy with their work and are busy with their future and various projects.’
Meanwhile, Helen split from her partner Jack Ashton the same month, after they first met on the set of Call The Midwife seven years earlier.
She has played Trixie on the show since 2012, while Jack joined the series two years later as Tom Hereward.
The pair’s characters began an on-screen romance and Tom proposed to Trixie, before ending their relationship.
In real life, the couple are said to have fallen for each other after traveling to South Africa to film the show’s 2016 Christmas special.
A year later, they welcomed their first child Wren, before their second daughter Lark was born in November 2021.
In May 2021, Helen gave a rare insight into her relationship with Jack, sharing how they both worked in the same industry and helped their romance.
The couple is now focusing on co-parenting their two children.
Call The Midwife is set in the 1950s and 1960s in London’s East End – and focuses on a group of midwives in a nursing convent.
Different ways: Olly split from Natasha after seven years together in July after they reportedly grew apart due to work commitments (pictured together)
Breakup: Meanwhile, Helen split from her partner Jack Ashton the same month, after they first met on the set of Call The Midwife seven years earlier (pictured together in 2022)
Co-stars: Helen met Jack while they were both starring in the major BBC drama series Call the Midwife and started dating while filming in South Africa in 2016