Corrie's Faye Brookes says her split from Gareth Gates has made their relationship 'stronger'
They are now engaged! 😍
Author: Alex RossPublished 12th Mar 2019
Fans of Coronation Street star Faye Brookes and former Pop Idol singer Gareth Gates were left in turmoil last September, when the pair announced they'd decided to split after a six-year relationship.
Fast-forward a few months, the pair reconciled and Gareth popped the question to Faye during a trip to New York in January, and now they seem more loved-up than ever!
Faye, who plays the role of Kate Connor on Coronation Street, has now opened up about their split, admitting it's made their relationship 'much stronger'.
Speaking to Fabulous magazine, the actress revealed she didn't have any contact with Gareth during their break, adding, "That cut in communication from someone who is my best friend was good for me because it gave me clarity."
She then said, "And it also gave him a very clear peace of mind as well. It’s as if he looks at me with a whole new respect. I feel empowered."
Revealing they are so much stronger now, Kate told the publication, "I can’t tell you how much stronger we are. It’s unbelievable how far we’ve come in such a short space of time. I like the way that we’ve not just gone back to our old ways but found 'us' again in a whole new light.
"It’s a very intense love, like nothing I’ve ever felt, and I don’t want that to go away. So I’m not letting it go."
Aww! 😍😍😍
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