Shutterstock Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 26 May 2026, 11:05 By Tamzin Meyer 26 May 2026, 11:05 Coronation Street Jodie actress Olivia Frances Brown ‘goes separate ways from famous fiancé James Nelson-Joyce despite engagement Olivia and James have called off their engagement Olivia Frances Brown Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 26 May 2026, 11:05 By Tamzin Meyer 26 May 2026, 11:05 Coronation Street and Jodie Ramsey star Olivia Frances Brown has reportedly ‘split’ from her famous partner James Nelson-Joyce. The couple got engaged less than a year ago. But, they have now decided to call the wedding off and end their relationship. The Sun had reported that the break-up was a result of ‘difficult work schedules.’ Olivia and James have ‘parted ways’ (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street star Olivia Frances Brown and BBC actor James Nelson-Joyce ‘split’ Olivia Frances Brown and James Nelson-Joyce got engaged less than a year ago and seemed to be looking forward to their big wedding day. However, the once loved-up couple have now decided to part ways. They have even unfollowed each other on social media, removing photos together from their pages. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers A source told The Sun: “It’s finished. They were a rock-solid showbiz couple, and their fans will be absolutely shocked and devastated.” The Coronation Street star was in a relationship with the This City Is Ours star for several years before the couple decided to call it a day on their romance. In August 2025, the Thousand Blows star James posted on Instagram, first sharing a snap of himself with a dressed-up Olivia. He followed it up with another image of his partner smiling and showing off a ring on her finger.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. The romantic posts quickly sparked a wave of congratulatory messages. Fans and friends rushed to celebrate the couple’s engagement news. However, it seems that conflicting work schedules were a reason for the couple now parting ways. Work schedules reportedly played a part in the split (Credit: Shutterstock) Hectic work schedules ‘played a part’ in break-up With Olivia now starring in Coronation Street as villain Jodie Ramsey, she’s part of some central storylines. Viewers are still trying to work out exactly who Jodie is and how dark her past goes, but Olivia’s bound to be busy filming as Jodie’s storyline becomes more prominent on screen. Elsewhere, James Nelson-Joyce is tipped to take over from Daniel Craig as the new 007 in the James Bond franchise. If this happens, he’ll also be busy on set too. The source said that the reason for the split was career-related. It’s said to be down to the pair ‘struggling to make time in their diaries for each other’ due to their hectic work schedules. The pair were shaping up to be a television power couple, but it seems that they’ve now both chosen to go in different directions. Read more: Exclusive: Antony Cotton shares huge hopes for Sean Tully which involve taking over the Rovers pub alongside Coronation Street fan favourite Glenda Shuttleworth Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 26 May 2026, 11:05 By Tamzin Meyer 26 May 2026, 11:05 Next Story
