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‘They’re a really good match’: Katherine Kelly of Coronation Street ‘dates Line Of Duty star Tony Pitts’ after split from husband
She divorced her husband two years ago.
But it looks like Katherine Kelly has found love again as she is reportedly dating Tony Pitts.
The Coronation Street star, 43, and the Line of Duty actor, 60, attended the Dancing with Heroes ball at London’s Landmark Hotel on Sunday night.
Second time around: Looks like Katherine Kelly has found love again as she’s reportedly in a relationship with Tony Pitts (pictured in 2021 at South Bank Sky Arts Awards)
The Sun reports that they have been together for several months and have even met each other’s friends and families.
A source told the publication: ‘They have kept their relationship out of the spotlight but have attended a number of events together this year, including Royal Ascot and the ITV Palooza earlier this month.
“At the Dancing with Heroes prom, Kelly couldn’t keep her hands off Tony and spent the entire evening stroking the back of his head.
New romance: The Coronation Street star, 43, and the Line of Duty actor, 60, took to the public at the Dancing with Heroes ball at London’s Landmark Hotel on Sunday night (Tony pictured in 2021 at South Bank Sky Arts- awards)
“They got to know each other’s families and went on holiday with their respective children earlier this year. Katherine is incredibly happy with Tony and it’s clear they’re a really good match.”
Katherine and Tony also teamed up in 2019 filming a short film called Affection.
It comes after Katherine and her Australian IT consultant ex-husband Ryan Clark made the “difficult” decision to go their separate ways in 2020.
About: It comes after Katherine and her Australian IT consultant ex-husband Ryan Clark made the ‘difficult’ decision to go their separate ways in 2020 (pictured together in 2015)
Katherine and Ryan met 11 years ago and married two years later in a ceremony in Las Vegas before welcoming two daughters Orla, seven, and Rose, four.
A spokesperson confirmed the split, saying: ‘Katherine and Ryan have made the difficult decision to part ways.
“They see it as a positive step for both of them and the divorce is completely amicable.
“Their children are their top priority and they will continue to co-parent as good friends.”
Breakout role: Katherine had her big break in 2006, when she landed the coveted role of Becky McDonald in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street (pictured)
Katherine had her big break in 2006 when she landed the coveted role of Becky McDonald in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.
Initially signed on for 12 episodes, the Barnsley-born actress would film more than 700 episodes during her unexpectedly extended stint, which ran until 2012.
She then went on to further success, landing major roles in Cheat, Liar, Mr Selfridge and Gentleman Jack.
While Tony played Archie Brooks on Emmerdale until 1993 until 1993 taking on the role of bent copper DCS Lester Hargreaves in the popular BBC drama Line of Duty.
Lead role: While Tony played Archie Brooks in Emmerdale for ten years until 1993 and took on the role of bent copper DCS Lester Hargreaves in the BBC hit series Line of Duty (pictured)
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