Coronation Street's Jonathan Howard, 41, and Olivia Frances-Brown, 27, part ways as actor moves on from 'mid-life crisis' after split from Marvel star wife

Published: 10:28 EST, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 10:31 EST, 11 November 2026 Coronation Street's Jonathan Howard and Olivia Frances-Brown have reportedly parted ways – as he moves on from a 'mid-life crisis' after his split from his Marvel star wife.The soap actor, 41, and the 27-year-old seemingly confirmed they were dating after they jetted off to Ibiza together this August but it has now been claimed they've called it quits. Their romance came after Jonathan – who plays Carl Webster – split from his wife Elodie Yung, over a year ago. They were together for over a decade and share a daughter together, who they welcomed in 2018. However, a source said on Wednesday of Jonathan and Olivia – who plays Jodie Ramsey – parting ways: 'They had both come out of very serious, long-term relationships when they started seeing each other. 'It was fun but fair to say neither of them were really thinking of the future or making it super official.'Jonathan has joked it's his midlife crisis and the reality is they are both single and just enjoying life after so many years tied down.' Coronation Street's Jonathan Howard and Olivia Frances-Brown have reportedly parted ways – as he moves on from a 'mid-life crisis' after his split from his Marvel star wife Their romance came after Jonathan – who plays Carl Webster – split from his wife Elodie Yung, over a year ago (seen with Elodie in 2022) The insider added to The Sun that they are both still on the soap and do have to work together from time to time but 'there is no way either of them will let things get awkward'.Representatives have been contacted by the Daily Mail for comment.Back in August, the pair seemingly confirmed they were dating after they jetted off to Ibiza together. The actor took to Instagram to share a slew of snaps after they headed to the island with Jamie Lomas to celebrate his fiancée Jessica Bell's birthday. Jonathan looked cosy with Olivia as they partied into the early hours at The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel. In another photo, Jonathan and Olivia sunbathed next to one another by the pool. He wrote: 'Went to Ibiza to celebrate @drjessbell birthday. What a fantastic weekend it was! Thank you #ibiza and @theunexpectedibizahotel.'His ex Elodie, 45, is best known for her roles as Elektra Natchios in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as Thony De La Rosa on the Fox series The Cleaning Lady. A source previously said of the pair: 'Jonathan and Elodie separated over a year ago and remain close friends and co parents.' The soap actor, 41, and the 27-year-old seemingly confirmed they were dating after they jetted off to Ibiza together this August but it has now been claimed they've called it quits Olivia split from her fiancé, fellow actor James Nelson-Joyce, in March this year Before Olivia landed her breakout role in Corrie (seen in the soap), she starred in the Channel 4 series The Gathering, as well as Archie and The Boiling Point Jonathan plays Carl Webster on the soapMeanwhile, Olivia split from her fiancé, fellow actor James Nelson-Joyce, in March this year.The pair, who got engaged last August, were widely tipped to be the UK's next golden couple.According to insiders, the sudden split came down to Olivia and James's hectic schedules, with the hard-working duo 'struggling to make time in their diaries for each other'.The Daily Mail contacted Jonathan and Olivia's representatives for comment at the time. Before Olivia landed her breakout role in Corrie, she starred in the Channel 4 series The Gathering, as well as Archie and The Boiling Point.