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Sophie McCoid

Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher's partner away from the cobbles

Asha Alahan and Nina Lucas are running into some problems in their relationship on Coronation Street.

Cafe worker Nina, played by Mollie Gallagher, has realised her and Asha's relationship is moving too fast and that Asha has fallen hard.

But away from Weatherfield actress Mollie is loved-up with her boyfriend.

Mollie, 23, is dating musician Dan Myers and she's shared several snaps of the couple on her Instagram page.

Guitarist Dan is in band Inego, who are described as: "Indie rock with a splash of disco funk straight up with a pop twist from Manchester."

Last month the couple celebrated their first anniversary and Valentine's Day.

On February 15 Mollie captioned a photo of her and Dan together and said: "Valentine’s Day and our anniversary all in two days.

"Happy 1 year of Mol and Dan, I love you."

And co-star Tanisha Gorey who plays Asha said: "I remember you telling me about him for the first time so happy for you both xx"

Mollie said: "AWWW yeh I remember the moment."

In December Mollie wished her boyfriend a huge happy birthday.

She wrote along a photo of the pair: "Happy birthday to my fave, love ya lots."

Mollie arrived on Coronation Street in November 2019 after café owner Roy Cropper discovered he had a secret family he never knew existed.

Roy discovered his mum had a son she had during an affair and found he had a brother called Richard.

But Roy was surprised to find out Richard had a teenage daughter called Nina.

And when Roy found out Richard was seriously ill he agreed to look after Nina, taking her in when his brother eventually died.

When Mollie joined the street she said: “I am absolutely delighted to be in Coronation Street.

"I grew up watching the show and it is surreal to be on the set working alongside such incredible actors as David Neilson and Alison King.

"Nina is a really interesting character, she is a bit of an outsider and although she is reluctant to let Roy into her life she soon realises they have more in common than she first thought.”

Nina and Asha became close after Asha finished with her boyfriend Corey.

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Over the past few weeks Asha has brought Nina home to Dev and Mary for a film night and she's quickly falling in love.

Next week sees Asha plan a surprise night away in a hotel for her and Nina.

But Nina explains to Asha that she’s not ready for a sexual relationship and suggests they should go back to being just friends.

A heartbroken Asha then decides to buy some pills with her friends Kelly Neelan and Summer Spellman.

Simon Barlow reluctantly agrees to sell Kelly a couple of pills, but drama hits when Asha and Summer discover Kelly unresponsive.

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