Call the Midwife cast's romances from co-star husband to 30-year marriage
07.01.2024 - 10:33
/ ok.co.uk
The cast of Call the Midwife have had their fair share of romantic ups and downs - from the 'Strictly curse' to co-star relationships and long-lasting marriages. The popular BBC period drama, which started in 2012, takes on important storylines with a heartwarming charm which has continued to delight fans.
The show follows a group of midwives, portrayed by a bunch of talented actors, working in East End London during the late 1950s and 1960s.
But off screen, there's been a fair share of drama away from the script and off-screen romances too. Helen George, 39, who plays Trixie Franklin, was recently spotted with her on-screen husband Olly Rix (Matthew Aylward), who are rumoured to be leaving the show for its 13th series.
This comes after Olly split from his girlfriend Natasha Fagri after seven years together and Helen separated from her husband, Jack Ashton in the same month.
The co-stars are said to be supporting each other through these tough times, reports Mirror Online. In a statement, Helen shared: "Some months ago, we separated.
Our two beautiful girls remain the focus and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter." A source mentioned that the couple had grown apart, noting: "Helen and Jack’s decision to end their relationship has been amicable, and no one else is involved." Olly was spotted at his place in West London, and later on, Helen was seen leaving with a big bag and her dog Charlie. She then went back to her place in East London.
The Sun on Sunday reported that an onlooker said Olly seemed "relaxed" and Helen appeared a bit "little dishevelled" when she left. Helen's spokesperson told Mirror Online: "Yes, she went to visit a friend for a cup of tea - like all friends do - and as we have always
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