Actress Alison King, who is best known to fans for her role as Carla Connor on Coronation Street, has been at the centre of some of the show’s most dramatic storylines over the years.
The Corrie factory owner has battled with alcoholism, money woes, kidnapping and endured a kidney transplant, to name a few of the hard-hitting storylines she’s faced. Her love life has also seen several twists and turns, having been married five times and twice to Peter Barlow.
Currently, Carla appears to be entangled in a situation with DC Swain.
But off-screen, her personal life has also been eventful, with several long-term relationships and life-changing milestones. Here’s a closer look at her love life beyond the spotlight.
Philip Middlemiss
Alison was in a relationship with Philip Middlemiss
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In the early 2000s, Alison was in a relationship with Philip Middlemiss, a fellow actor best known for playing Des Barnes on ITV’s Coronation Street.
The couple dated for five years, marking one of her longest relationships at the time. While the two shared a strong bond, their relationship ultimately ran its course, and the pair decided to part ways.
Despite their split, Alison has rarely spoken publicly about their time together, opting to keep the details private as she focused on her flourishing acting career at the time.
Jim Alexander
Alison plays Carla in Coronation Street
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Following her breakup with Philip, Alison found love again with actor Jim Alexander. The pair worked together on the classic football-based drama Dream Team and in Daz advertisements, which brought them closer together.
Their relationship progressed relatively quickly, and the couple became engaged. However, their romance came to an end in early 2007 when they decided to call off their engagement and go their separate ways.
The breakup was reportedly amicable, with both moving forward in their respective careers.
Louis Emerick
Louis Emerick also had a brief relationship with Alison
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Shortly after her engagement to Jim Alexander ended, Alison had a brief romance with Louis Emerick who also worked as an actor. Louis is known for his roles in shows like Brookside and Coronation Street.
Though the relationship didn’t last, both moved on amicably, with Alison continuing to focus on her role as Carla Connor.
Adam Huckett
Alison shares a daughter with her previous partner Adam Huckett
In 2007, Alison began dating Adam Huckett, a sound technician she met on the set of Coronation Street. The couple enjoyed a long-term relationship and became parents to a daughter, who was born on February 11, 2009.
Their bond seemed solid, and they got engaged during a romantic trip to Paris in September 2011. However, after five years together, They called off their engagement in October 2012 and decided to go their separate ways.
Despite their split, the two remained committed to co-parenting their daughter.
Paul Slavin
A few years later, back in 2016, the Corrie actress had begun dating Paul Slavin, an assistant director on the popular soap Hollyoaks. Alison described the relationship as being in its early stages but noted how happy she was at the time.
Their romance brought her personal happiness amidst her busy schedule, but the relationship eventually ended. Details about the breakup remain private, as Alison has often chosen to keep her personal life away from the public eye.
David Stuckley
The Coronation Street star was previously loved up with David Stuckley
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In 2018, Alison found love again with IT consultant David Stuckley, who was nine years younger than her. Their romance quickly blossomed, and in August 2019, David proposed during a sunset cruise to celebrate their one-year anniversary.
Alison described the moment as magical and had been looking forward to their wedding in Greece, which was planned for May 2020. However, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the couple to postpone their wedding plans. Despite their deep connection, the pair decided to end their engagement in May 2022, parting on amicable terms.
As of December 2024, Alison has not been publicly linked to anyone new. Her focus remains on her career, where she continues to shine in her iconic role as Carla Connor on Coronation Street.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1.