November 28th 2024.
Wendi Peters, known for her iconic portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, has recently opened up about her newfound happiness in love. After the breakdown of her 30-year marriage, the former soap star is now in a relationship with carpet showroom owner Gareth Wale, whom she met through a dating app 14 months ago. In an interview with The Sun, Wendi gushes about her new romance and how having different careers has actually brought them closer together.
Their love story began when Wendi's friends convinced her to try out a dating app, and she ended up matching with Gareth. They hit it off immediately, but when he asked about her profession, she nonchalantly mentioned her acting career. After a brief pause, Gareth replied with an excited "You're a star!" and Wendi couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. She recalls how he jokingly asked why she was talking to a carpet showroom fitter from Leicester, and they've been inseparable ever since.
Wendi admits that she's never felt happier in a relationship and even though they haven't moved in together yet, it's definitely something they're considering. After being married for so long, she never thought she would find love again, but Gareth has changed her perspective on that. She's content with spending as much time as they can together and sees no need to rush into marriage again at the moment.
The couple made their relationship public in May, with Wendi sharing a sweet photo of them on Instagram. This came just a month after news broke of her split from her husband, Kenny Linden. Wendi played the role of Cilla on Coronation Street from 2003 to 2007, and later made a brief comeback in 2014. She has since moved on to a new soap, BBC's Doctors, where she has been delighting viewers with her talent.
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