Alison King, renowned for her portrayal of Carla Connor on Coronation Street, has been at the heart of some of the soap’s most gripping plots over the years.
The character, who owns a factory in Corrie, has grappled with alcoholism, financial troubles, abduction, and even underwent a kidney transplant, among other challenging storylines. Her romantic life has also been a rollercoaster, with five marriages under her belt, two of which were to Peter Barlow.
Currently, Carla finds herself embroiled in a predicament involving DC Swain.
However, away from the cameras, Alison’s personal life has been equally eventful, marked by several long-term relationships and significant life events. Let’s delve deeper into her off-screen romances, reports Lancs Live.
Philip Middlemiss
In the early 2000s, Alison was romantically involved with Philip Middlemiss, another actor famed for his role as Des Barnes on ITV’s Coronation Street.
Their relationship spanned five years, making it one of her longest-lasting relationships at that point. Despite their strong connection, they eventually decided to go their separate ways.
Although they broke up, Alison has seldom discussed their relationship publicly, choosing to keep the details private while she concentrated on her burgeoning acting career.
Jim Alexander
Following her split with Philip, Alison found herself falling for actor Jim Alexander. The duo had worked together on the popular football-themed drama Dream Team and in Daz adverts, which helped to strengthen their bond.
Their relationship moved at a brisk pace, leading to an engagement. However, by early 2007, they decided to call off their engagement and part ways.
The split was reportedly friendly, with both parties continuing to progress in their respective careers.
Louis Emerick
Not long after her engagement to Jim Alexander ended, Alison had a short-lived romance with fellow actor Louis Emerick, known for his roles in shows like Brookside and Coronation Street.
Although their relationship didn’t stand the test of time, both parted on good terms, with Alison maintaining her focus on her role as Carla Connor.
Adam Huckett
In 2007, Alison started seeing Adam Huckett, a sound technician she met on the set of Coronation Street. Their relationship blossomed over time, culminating in the birth of their daughter on February 11, 2009.
Their relationship seemed rock solid, and during a romantic getaway to Paris in September 2011, they got engaged. However, after five years together, they called off their engagement in October 2012 and decided to separate.
Despite their breakup, they remained dedicated to co-parenting their daughter.
Paul Slavin
Fast forward to 2016, the Coronation Street star was in a relationship with Paul Slavin, an assistant director on the well-loved soap Hollyoaks. Alison characterised their romance as being in its infancy but expressed her contentment at that point.
Their love story brought her joy amidst her hectic work life, but it eventually came to an end. The specifics of their split remain undisclosed, as Alison typically opts for privacy when it comes to her personal affairs.
David Stuckley
In 2018, Alison’s heart was captured once more by IT consultant David Stuckley, who was nine years her junior. Their love affair flourished rapidly, and in August 2019, David popped the question during a sunset cruise marking their first anniversary.
Alison recalled the proposal as enchanting and had been eagerly anticipating their nuptials in Greece, scheduled for May 2020. However, the Covid-19 outbreak compelled them to put their wedding on hold.
Despite their strong bond, they mutually agreed to call off their engagement in May 2022.
As of December 2024, there have been no public links between Alison and any new romantic interests. Her attention remains centred on her profession, where she continues to excel in her renowned role as Carla Connor on Coronation Street.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1.