If you’re a fan of All Creatures Nice and Small, you would possibly recognise Will Thorp, who performs the light suitor Gerald Hammond. Within the Channel 5 present, Gerald and Mrs Corridor’s love sparked a lot curiosity with viewers on-line; nonetheless, he sadly departed the present in 2024. Previous to this, he had a stint on a well known cleaning soap opera. In 2010, Will had a recurring function in ITV’s Coronation Avenue as Chris Grey. He had beforehand been married for seven years with two youngsters when he took on the function of Grey, however his marriage broke down at Christmas of the identical 12 months.

Throughout his time on the Cobbles, he then met Samia Longchambon, who performs Maria Connor. The duo had an on-screen romance, however away from the cameras, Samia break up from Matt Smith, her husband of 5 years, in January 2011.

Afterwards, Samia and Will then launched into an actual relationship off-screen, shifting in collectively. Nonetheless, the pair broke up in 2012, simply as Samia was starting her stint on Dancing on Ice.

On the time, an inside supply instructed the Sunday Folks: “Samia is fortunately single, the connection simply fizzled out and ran its course. Will was having to spend so much of time down south and dealing away whereas Samia continues to be residing up north.

“She is now concentrating on Dancing On Ice and her daughter Freya.”

One other supply added: “Samia and Will appeared very settled after the preliminary fuss. They appeared blissful and loved dwelling life. However sadly they grew aside.”

Throughout her time on Dancing on Ice, Samia was partnered with Sylvain Lonchambon, and the pair developed a blossoming romance. They’re nonetheless collectively now, and so they tied the knot in 2016.

Will was additionally featured within the third collection of Strictly Come Dancing, the place he was paired with Hanna Haarala and reached seventh place.