Coronation Street couple go public with their real-life romance

Samia Smith and Will Thorp, who play Maria Connor and Chris Gray in Coronation Street, went public with their romance at the Children In Need Ball in Manchester last night.

The couple joined a host of stars including Kelly Rowland, Coleen Rooney, Alesha Dixon and Chantelle Houghton at the bash at the Manchester Hilton, which was hosted by Gary Barlow.

More pictures and infomation at the Mail Online.