Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has given fans a heartwarming glimpse into his private life, sharing sweet photos from a romantic birthday getaway with his actor boyfriend and co-star, Matthew Martin.
Instagram Reveals Birthday Shenanigans
On Wednesday, January 8, 2026, the actor, famed for playing Daniel Osbourne on the ITV soap, took to his Instagram story to reshare a post from Matthew. The upload featured a series of gorgeous snaps from Matthew's birthday celebrations, including intimate pictures of the couple on a picturesque winter walk.
Matthew captioned the post, "Birthday shenanigans... Thanks all for the Birthday Wishes!" The images quickly captured the attention of fans and colleagues alike, showcasing the couple's evident happiness.
Soap Co-Stars Flood with Well-Wishes
The public display of affection prompted a flood of warm comments from Rob's Coronation Street family. Lisa George, who played Beth Tinker, wrote, "Omg! Happy birthday, angel!! Say day as my nephew xxx."
Abi Webster actress Sally Carman gushed, "Happy, Happy Birthday, lovely!" while Vicky Myers, portraying DS Lisa Swain, added a simple but heartfelt, "Happy birthday x."
A Look at Rob Mallard's Love Life On and Off Screen
Rob Mallard, who joined the cobbles in 2016 as Ken Barlow's son, has had a tumultuous romantic history on-screen. This included a marriage to Sinead Tinker, played by Katie McGlynn, who died in October 2019, and a recent entanglement with secret predator Megan.
Off-screen, his love life has also seen headlines. He was previously in a relationship with fellow Coronation Street actor Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew. The pair went public at the British Soap Awards in 2018 when Rob won Best Newcomer, but split months later, citing the pressures of working together.
His current romance with Matthew Martin became public knowledge at the British Soap Awards in 2023. Martin, also an actor, made a guest appearance on Coronation Street last year, playing a police officer who arrested Cassie Plummer, portrayed by Claire Sweeney.
The couple's latest social media reveal suggests their relationship is going from strength to strength, much to the delight of their supporters.
