Romance is blossoming off-screen for Coronation Street’s Elle Mulvaney, as the actress gave fans a peek into her love life during a dreamy vacation in Crete. Known to millions as Amy Barlow, Elle has set social media abuzz after posting a series of sun-soaked photos—one of which subtly confirmed that there’s a new man in her life.
In a carousel of vacation snaps shared to her Instagram, Elle was seen holding hands with a mystery man while strolling down a charming Grecian street. The photo, taken from behind, showed the couple walking hand-in-hand—an understated but telling moment. She captioned the post simply with a white heart, a Greek flag, and a wave emoji, allowing the image to speak for itself.
It wasn’t long before friends and fans flooded the comments section. Fellow Corrie actor Jack James Ryan (Jacob Hay) cheekily commented “soft launch,” prompting a flood of heart emojis and speculation among followers. Fans echoed his excitement, with comments like “Love this!!!!” and “Adorable 🥹.” One fan summed it up perfectly: “Gorgeous. You deserve it all!”
This marks the first public sign of romance for Elle since her reported split from Waterloo Road actor Liam Scholes last May. The couple had been together for two years before quietly parting ways. Now, a year later, Elle appears to be embracing a new chapter—with a renewed sense of happiness and elegance that’s impossible to miss.
The 21-year-old star, who has grown up on the cobbled streets of Coronation Street, first joined the ITV soap in 2010, taking over the role of Amy Barlow. The casting marked a pivotal point in the character’s storyline, as producers chose to recast an older actress who could play younger, anticipating Amy’s involvement in more mature plots.
Over the years, Elle has been no stranger to intense and emotional storylines—from house fires and teen drama to tackling complex issues like consent and trauma. Her performances have earned her multiple award nominations, including a win for Best Young Actress at the British Soap Awards in 2017.
With 15 years of Corrie fame under her belt, Elle has grown from child star to young leading lady, and fans have embraced every step of her journey. Now, they’re just as excited to see her thriving in real life as they are to watch Amy’s next big storyline.
And Elle isn’t the only Coronation Street star making headlines for her love life. Castmate Cait Fitton also recently confirmed her own relationship, celebrating her boyfriend’s birthday with a loved-up Instagram photo. Clearly, love is in the air at Weatherfield—both on-screen and off.
As Elle’s followers continue to guess who the mystery man might be, one thing is certain: whether it’s career success, awards, or now love, Elle Mulvaney is definitely winning in 2025.
