Former EastEnders actor Max Bowden and Coronation Street’s Katie McGlynn didn’t care who was watching as the couple confirmed their romance with a steamy kiss
Soap stars Katie McGlynn and Max Bowden were spotted sharing a passionate kiss, following the revelation of their romance. The duo, who have been co-starring in the touring play Murder at Midnight, have been seen growing closer during nights out.
It was revealed how the pair, Katie, 32, and Max, 30, were often seen hand-in-hand during pub outings. One photo captured the couple sharing an intimate kiss, while another showed them strolling hand-in-hand, clearly displaying their affection for each other.
Katie, known for her role as Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street, and Max, famed for his portrayal of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, have both had their fair share of romantic entanglements.
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In pictures obtained by The Sun, the pair dressed down as they walked hand-in-hand, with Max opting for a pair of joggers and a sweater, which he paired with trainers. Meanwhile, Katie embraced the colder weather, wrapping herself up in a long coat, while adding an extra layer with a hoodie and trainers.
Max is no stranger to dating co-stars, having previously been linked with EastEnders’ Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean, and Danielle Harold, whom he secretly dated for over a year before parting ways.
The couple recently hit the headlines when it was revealed they were no longer on speaking terms and had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Max’s most recent relationship was with actress and director Tori Allen-Martin, which ended after six months.
A telly insider once remarked: “Max just can’t help himself when it comes to his co-stars. He has this energetic charm that the ladies seem to love.”
Meanwhile, Katie recently split from her boyfriend, former The Only Way Is Essex star, Ricky Rayment. A source said: “Katie and Ricky have ended their romance, they’re still friends and want to remain civil but in terms of a romantic relationship, it’s definitely over.” They went on to say: “It was difficult at times for them dating even though they lived miles apart from each other, but ultimately it just wasn’t meant to be.”
Just weeks ago, it emerged that Max had split from his girlfriend, Tori Allen-Martin, just six months after the pair started dating. At the time, it was reported that their romance had “fizzled out”. The pair had starred together in the musical, Midnight Cowboy, and instantly struck up a close bond and became “inseparable”.
But now, Max, 30, is said to have grown close to Katie, 32, after the pair started working together on the touring production of Murder at Midnight. The pair are believed to have been friends for some years but their time spent together while on the road appears to have ignited a romantic spark between them.
“They were in the soap world for so long where everyone knows each other,” a source said. They added to The Sun : “They’ve got loads in common and both have found themselves single at the same time as doing the tour. They get on well and have been spending time together – it’s clear they’ve got chemistry. Who knows what the future holds?”
Max has previously dated several co-stars, as well as Tori. He struck up a romance with his former EastEnders colleague Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean. He later went on to date Danielle Harold, who played Lola Pearce, but their relationship soon fizzled, and it’s claimed the pair are no longer on speaking terms.
Earlier this year, a source told the MailOnline : “Danielle and Max dated for a number of years. Of course, it was known among the EastEnders cast and everyone thought they were sweet together. Their relationship hasn’t ended on the best of terms, and they have even unfollowed each other on Instagram. There are a lot of emotions after they were friends, colleagues, and romantically involved for such a long time.”
Recently, Max sparked a frenzy amongst fans of the BBC One soap opera as he made a dramatic return to Walford. His character was last seen on the show last year, with his final appearance airing on March 28, 2024, as Ben was sent to prison after committing fraud in the US in a desperate bid to get money for Lola’s cancer treatment.
However, when previous boss Chris Clenshaw left the show, it was speculated that Bowden would return for a string of episodes. This was later confirmed by producer Ben Wadey, who reached out to Bowden. In August, it was confirmed that the actor would return for just two episodes.
The Mirror has approached spokespeople for Max and Katie.
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