Tina O’Brien’s personal life has seen plenty of changes over the past year, and now a new development has everyone talking again. With her Coronation Street character already dealing with chaos onscreen, fans are curious about the latest shift happening away from Weatherfield.
How The Summer Romance Started
Tina, who has played Sarah Platt since her teenage years, was still adjusting to life after her seven-year marriage to Adam Crofts ended last Christmas. The separation became public earlier this year, marking a difficult time for the 42-year-old actress. Soon after, she began seeing interior designer Adam Fadlé. The pair met through mutual friends in Cheshire, and people close to them said the chemistry was instant.
Those early weeks were full of excitement, and friends described them as acting like teenagers around each other. Their romance became public when they appeared together at Jack P Shepherd’s wedding in July. By September, the two were enjoying a holiday in Greece, sharing cheerful photos that made fans feel Tina had found something uplifting after a tough season. Friends later described Fadlé as a much-needed breath of fresh air who brought the spark she needed at that moment.
The Breakup And Tina’s Decision
Despite the strong start, things shifted quickly. According to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail, Tina decided to end the relationship after realising her heart wasn’t fully in it. She reportedly didn’t want to commit to something she didn’t see lasting long-term and chose to be honest about that. The breakup reportedly came as a surprise to Fadlé, who believed their relationship had real potential.
Tina, however, stood firm, and her decision became clear when she deleted every photo of them from Instagram, including their Greece holiday pictures. Fans immediately noticed the wipe and understood the romance had ended. Although disappointed, Fadlé accepted her decision once it was obvious she had already moved on from the relationship.
Professionally, Fadlé continues to run his successful interior design business whereas Tina stays focused on her family life. She shares her 10-year-old son Beau with ex-husband Adam Crofts, and she is also mum to 17-year-old Scarlett, her daughter with former Corrie star Ryan Thomas.
With so much happening both onscreen and off, fans continue watching closely to see how Tina channels life’s ups and downs into her performance. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for your daily dose of Coronation Street news.