Overview
- In the December 4 episode, a developing grooming plotline involving characters tied to Daniel Osbourne moved forward on the ITV soap.
- Rob Mallard has portrayed Daniel Osbourne since 2016, anchoring one of Coronation Street’s long-running family arcs.
- He publicly came out in a 2017 Gay Times interview after previously telling his family at age 17.
- Mallard’s past relationships include fellow Corrie star Daniel Brocklebank, with the pair going public at the 2017 British Soap Awards before splitting months later, reportedly due to the pressures of working together.
- He made his relationship with Matthew Martin public in June 2023; Martin later appeared briefly on the show and shared the experience on Instagram.