Emmerdale’s character Gabby Thomas, portrayed by Rosie Bentham, may have a turbulent love life on screen, but in real life, her romantic story takes a different turn. Rosie, aged 24, recently opened up about her relationship with her secret boyfriend of three years.
The couple, who met through a mutual friend, managed to keep their blossoming romance away from the public eye until now. Interestingly, Rosie’s boyfriend had never watched Emmerdale before their first date, although his family members are avid viewers of the show.
In an interview with The Sun, Rosie expressed her happiness in the relationship, highlighting the peaceful contrast to Gabby’s dramatic life on the show. Her boyfriend, a quantity surveyor residing in Yorkshire, values privacy and shies away from the spotlight, a choice Rosie fully respects.
Even after three years together, the couple has chosen not to live together yet. However, Rosie revealed her hopes for a future wedding, emphasizing her desire for a casual ceremony in the UK. Despite her character’s upcoming wedding on the ITV soap opera, Rosie has already tried on wedding dresses for work purposes.
While her boyfriend prefers anonymity, he enjoys attending events with Rosie, including the recent Soap Awards where they went unnoticed by the public. Despite the fame surrounding her character, Rosie’s boyfriend finds it amusing when fans mistake her for Gabby in public.
Viewers can catch the unfolding drama of the couple’s story on Emmerdale this week. The show airs on ITV1 and ITVX weeknights at 7:30pm, with extended episodes on Thursdays. For more showbiz updates, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.