Real-Life TV Couple Ruby O’Donnell and Nathaniel Dass Celebrate Romance: ‘Happiest with You’
Hollyoaks star Ruby O’Donnell recently took to social media to share a sweet birthday message to her co-star boyfriend Nathaniel Dass. Ruby, 23, has been portraying the character of nurse Peri Lomax in the popular Channel 4 soap since 2013, while Nathaniel, 22, joined the cast more recently as student Dillon Ray.
Despite not sharing many scenes together on-screen, the couple’s off-screen romance has been capturing the hearts of fans. Earlier this year, Ruby hinted at their relationship by posting pictures from a romantic holiday in Paris, sharing a snapshot of her legs alongside someone else’s beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower. It was a subtle but sweet way of letting the world know about their budding romance.
Last month, Ruby and Nathaniel made their relationship official on social media when she posted a heartwarming picture of them sharing a hug and smiling. The caption simply featured a red love-heart, signifying the depth of their affection for each other.
Their fellow cast-mates from Hollyoaks were quick to shower the couple with love and support on social media. Chelsee Healey, Alex Fletcher, Emma Johnsey-Smith, and Kirsty-Leigh Porter all left heart-eye emojis and heart emojis in the comments section of their posts. Nadine Mulkerrin, who plays Cleo McQueen on the show, expressed her excitement by writing, ‘You guyyyyyysssssss,’ while Isabelle Smith, who portrays Frankie Osborne, echoed the sentiment with, ‘you guys.’
On Nathaniel’s birthday, Ruby shared a series of images of the two of them together, accompanied by a heartfelt message that read, ‘Happy birthday my love, happiest with you.’ The post garnered a whopping 12.6k likes, with fans and colleagues alike showing their support for the couple’s blossoming relationship.
Nadine Mulkerrin couldn’t help but tease the couple about potential future plans, jokingly mentioning the possibility of ‘Hollyoaks babies’ in the future. Her comment playfully referenced her own children with Joel Dexter actor Rory Douglas-Speed. Ashley Taylor-Dawson, who plays Darren Osborne on the show, also chimed in, calling the couple’s relationship ‘super cute.’
The outpouring of love and support from the Hollyoaks community for Ruby and Nathaniel’s relationship is a testament to the strong bonds that form on and off-screen among the cast members. As fans continue to follow their favorite characters’ journeys on the show, they also enjoy glimpses into the real-life connections that develop behind the scenes.
As Ruby and Nathaniel continue to navigate their relationship in the public eye, their fans eagerly await more updates and moments of love and joy shared between the two. Their romance serves as a heartwarming reminder that love can blossom in unexpected places, even amidst the drama and intrigue of a popular television series like Hollyoaks.