Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn SPLITS from her boyfriend

They were together for one year

Author: Alex RossPublished 24th Jan 2019
Last updated 24th Jan 2019

Her character in Coronation Street is going through a hellish time at the moment, but actress Katie McGlynn is going through her own heartbreak, as she's split from her boyfriend Benji Roberts.

Katie, who plays the role of Sinead Tinker in the hit ITV soap, reportedly ended her romance with Benji, after one year together.

Speaking about the break-up, a source revealed that despite the pair being smitten at first, things have now 'fizzled out', with the decision being mutual.

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Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn SPLITS from her boyfriend
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The news comes as Katie's on-screen character Sinead Tinker is living a nightmare at the moment.

After being diagnosed with cancer whilst being pregnant, Sinead delivered a baby boy called Bertie via a caesarean, with her boyfriend Daniel (Rob Mallard) right by her side. However, viewers were left in tears when the baby was taken to intensive care after suffering from a bowel condition called Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).

Despite meeting baby Bertie for the first time, Sinead has now decided to keep her distance in fear she's going to hurt him.

Find out all of the Coronation Street spoilers you need right here.

You can see Katie play her role of Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street weekdays on ITV.

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