Coronation Street favourite secretly splits with BBC star boyfriend after a year together

A CORONATION Street favourite has secretly split with her BBC star boyfriend after a year together. Kimberly Hart-Simpson – who played Nicky Wheatley in Corrie – found love with Doctor Who star Nathan McMullen last year. Kimberly Hart-Simpson has split from her boyfriend Credit: Instagram/kimberly_h_s The actress found love with Doctor Who star Nathan McMullen last year Credit: Instagram But the couple have sadly called time on their relationship. A source told us: “The relationship ran its course and she’s single again, but she’s got friends around her and they’re taking her on lots of holidays and nights out to cheer her up.” Sign up for the Coronation Street newsletter Thank you! Both Kimberly and Nathan’s reps had no comment when contacted by The Sun. Doctor Who fans will recognise Nathan from playing Wolf the Elf in the festive edition of the sci-fi show in 2014. Read More on Coronation Street Kimberley played Nicky Wheatley in Coronation Street Credit: ITV A source said the couple’s relationship had just ‘ran its course’ Credit: Instagram He also played Finn in Misfits, and Angelo in Shameless. Kimberly had previously tried to find love on Celebs Go Dating, and was reportedly introduced to Nathan by her best friend and former Hollyoaks actress Jessica Ellis. Jessica, who played Tegan Lomax on the Channel 4 soap, confirmed how she played matchmaker between the pair, and commented, “Just call me Cilla.” underneath her pal’s post when she hard launched their relationship. As well as playing Nicky in Corrie on and off since 2020, Kimberly also starred alongside EastEnders star Danielle Harold on Celebrity Hunted. Most read in TV Away from TV, Kimberly runs her own fashion business, Hart-Work. Comment now