After weeks of speculation, it has been confirmed that Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien and her husband Adam Crofts have decided to go their separate ways after seven years of marriage.
The couple, who first met in 2011 and tied the knot in a surprise New Year’s Eve ceremony in 2018, have been living apart for the past three months.
Sources close to the pair say that their different lifestyles ultimately led to their decision to part ways.
Different Priorities, Different Paths
Friends of the couple have revealed that while Tina enjoys socializing and going out with friends, Adam prefers a quieter life centered around fitness.
“At first, their differences weren’t a problem because they were so in love,” an insider shared.
“But as time went on and their kids got older, their differing lifestyles became more noticeable.
Adam likes a peaceful routine, while Tina loves going out and having fun. In the end, it just wasn’t working.”
Despite their split, Tina and Adam remain on good terms for the sake of their 10-year-old son, Beau.
The couple reportedly made the decision to live separately after moving house around Christmas.
Subtle Hints and Speculation
Rumors of a breakup started swirling when Tina was spotted without her wedding ring at Coronation Street co-star Colson Smith’s leaving party in Manchester.
The speculation only intensified when she was seen again with a bare ring finger while out for tea in Cheshire.
Additionally, Tina recently enjoyed a holiday in Barbados with her 16-year-old daughter, Scarlett, leaving Adam behind, further fueling rumors of their separation.
A Complicated Past
Tina shares daughter Scarlett with her former partner, actor Ryan Thomas, whom she dated from 2003 to 2009.
Their post-breakup relationship has been turbulent, with reports in 2022 alleging that Tina damaged Ryan’s Range Rover with a baseball bat during a heated argument.
The incident highlighted the strained nature of their co-parenting dynamic.
Tina has also faced challenges outside of her relationships.
In April of last year, she was involved in a street altercation outside her home in Greater Manchester.
The actress was reportedly defending her property from an unprovoked attack by a group of teenage girls.
Police later concluded that she had acted in self-defense.
Moving Forward
Despite their split, Tina and Adam have chosen to prioritize their family.
While they may be living separate lives now, they remain committed to co-parenting their son Beau in a positive and amicable way.
Neither Tina nor Adam has publicly commented on the breakup yet, but fans will no doubt be keeping an eye on social media for any further updates.