Coronation Street actress Tina O'Brien has whisked herself away for a sun-drenched New Year's escape, posting a series of holiday snaps to her Instagram followers over the weekend.
A Holiday Escape Amid Personal Turmoil
The 42-year-old soap star first shared a picture to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, showing her aboard an aeroplane as she embarked on her trip. She later posted another image enjoying a drink by a pool, followed by a playful boomerang video sipping a sparkling drink at the airport.
This getaway follows a profoundly difficult period for the actress. In November, it was confirmed she had split from millionaire interior designer boyfriend Adam Fadlé, 38. The pair had gone public with their romance just months earlier in July, when they attended the wedding of her Coronation Street co-star Jack P. Shepherd.
The End of a Whirlwind Romance
Insiders revealed to the Daily Mail that Tina was the one to end the relationship, feeling it 'wasn't going anywhere'. She reportedly did not want to invest more energy into something she believed 'was never going to last'. Friends claimed this blunt assessment left Adam 'stunned', as he had seen real potential in their partnership.
Tina was decisive in making the split clear, removing all photos of the couple from her Instagram account. This included deleting snaps from a romantic holiday they took to Greece in September, signalling a definitive end to their whirlwind fling.
The relationship with Adam Fadlé began shortly after the collapse of Tina's seven-year marriage to her ex-husband, Adam Crofts. The former couple reportedly parted ways last Christmas.
A Heartbreaking Personal Loss
Compounding her relationship woes, Tina has also been grieving the recent death of her father. Last month, she broke her social media silence to share the heartbreaking news with her fans.
'I've been a little quiet on here. My dad recently died. I haven't quite known how to put it into words,' she wrote in an emotional post accompanied by the Cat Stevens song 'Father And Son'. 'My heart is very heavy but I'm grateful he is no longer suffering. Thank you to everyone who's held me steady through this difficult time.'
The location of her current New Year retreat and who she is with remains unknown, as the actress has not yet disclosed those details.
Family in the Spotlight
Tina's 17-year-old daughter, Scarlett, whose father is former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, 41, is already forging her own path in the entertainment industry. The budding actress and singer made her TV debut in 2023 on the BBC drama Waterloo Road, playing Izzy, the on-screen daughter of her real-life uncle, Adam Thomas, 37.
Her famous family connections extend further, with another uncle being Love Island star Scott Thomas, 37. Despite these connections, her father Ryan has previously insisted that his so-called 'nepo baby' daughter is 'not getting a free ride' in her career.
Alongside her acting, Scarlett has built a prominent social media presence, with predictions suggesting she could earn up to £2 million before her 18th birthday.
