Soap opera actress Olivia Frances Brown and her partner, James Nelson-Joyce, have ended their engagement, as per recent reports. The couple, who became engaged in August, were anticipated to be a prominent pair in the entertainment industry, with Olivia, aged 27, gaining popularity in her role as Jodie Ramsay on the TV show “Coronation Street,” while James, aged 37, aimed for the role of the new James Bond as casting for the iconic character commenced.
Last year, James garnered attention after his impressive performance as crime leader Michael Kavanagh in the BBC’s intense series “This City Is Ours.”
However, their relationship has now come to an end, indicated by their removal of all shared content from their social media profiles. A source mentioned that their relationship is definitively over, stating, “It’s finished. They were a strong celebrity couple, and their fans will be surprised and saddened.”
Insiders suggest that the sudden breakup is primarily due to Olivia and James struggling to align their busy schedules, making it challenging for them to find time for each other, as reported by The Sun.
Following the breakup news, Olivia took to Instagram to share a captivating photo of herself donning a stylish black fringe and a strapless polka dot dress with the caption “After the rain, the nice weather.”
Fans of “Coronation Street” will remember Olivia’s debut on the show in January during the crossover event with “Emmerdale” called Corriedale, which featured a dramatic multi-vehicle collision.
Recently, Olivia has been at the center of a major storyline on the soap opera, where her character, Jodie, attempts to seduce her sister’s husband and becomes a key suspect in a murder mystery plot.
As the soap opera storyline progresses, Olivia has showcased a new look on social media, receiving compliments from her co-stars, including Lucy Fallon and Claire Sweeney.
Meanwhile, James expressed his interest in portraying James Bond, jokingly mentioning that it’s time for someone from Liverpool to take on the prestigious role.
Representatives for James and Olivia were approached for comments, with Olivia’s representative declining to provide a statement.