The stars, who play Eric Pollard and Brenda Walker, are married in real-life, they first became a couple back in 2008 and later got hitched in June 2016. Their characters did have a brief fling on the show in 2012 but Chris and Lesley asked writers to avoid making them a long-term pairing on Emmerdale.

Which soap stars are together in real life?

Soap stars whove dated in real lifeCharlie Clapham and Stephanie Davis. James Sutton and Sammy Winward. Peter Amory and Claire King. Samantha Giles and Peter Amory. Jennifer James and Lee Boardman. Chris Chittell and Lesley Dunlop. Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry. Alan Halsall and Lucy-Jo Hudson.More items •Jun 21, 2021