Daniel Osbourne, a character on the popular soap opera Coronation Street, has had a tumultuous romantic history. Interestingly, the actor portraying him, Rob Mallard, once dated a fellow cast member.

Rob Mallard joined the ITV show in 2016, playing the role of Daniel, the son of the iconic Ken Barlow. Throughout the series, Daniel has been involved in various romantic relationships.

In a recent storyline, Daniel became romantically entangled with Megan Walsh, a character known for her sinister actions, including grooming a young boy. When Megan’s disturbing deeds were uncovered, Daniel was left feeling disgusted and regretful for his feelings towards her.

Following the revelation, Daniel faced internal struggles, which escalated in a dramatic turn of events during a recent episode. Accusations and confrontations unfolded involving Hope Stape, leading to tension and conflict in the storyline.

Off-screen, Rob Mallard’s personal life has also garnered attention. After embarking on a relationship with co-star Daniel Brocklebank, who portrayed vicar Billy Mayhew, their romance became public when Rob received a British Soap Award. However, the pressures of working together and maintaining a romantic relationship eventually led to their breakup.

Despite the split, Rob found love again with actor Matthew Martin. Their relationship blossomed, with Matthew even making an appearance on Coronation Street in a guest role as a police officer.

Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX from Monday to Friday at 8:30 pm.