Corrie Jack P. Shepherd's love life – cobbles romance, 'affair mistake' and cute kids

Jack P. Shepherd became a soap icon when he joined Coronation Street as David Platt in 2000.

David has had his fair share of drama on the cobbles, with the actor winning a number of awards for his portrayal of the Weatherfield fan favourite throughout the years.

His character has also had his fair share of romance and heartbreak too – but did you know that Jack also met his real-life girlfriend on the soap?

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As Jack celebrates his 35th birthday (January 14, 1988), Daily Star takes a closer look inside his love life.

Engagement split

Between 2002 and 2017, Jack had a long-term romance with ex-partner Lauren Shippey.

However, in 2010, media outlets reported that Jack had an affair with sales executive Sammy Milewski.

Although Jack and Lauren split up following the affair, the couple rekindled their romance – with Jack later proposing to his long-term partner with a £3,000 engagement ring.

A source told The Sun at the time: “Lauren understands Jack made a terrible mistake. Now he has made the ultimate statement that he wants to be with her for the rest of his life.”

David issued a statement at the time saying: “On Sunday, there were some articles printed about errors I have made in my private life.

“Over the years, I have enjoyed a successful career with Coronation Street, and with this I have experienced privileges that have exceeded my own expectations.”

He added: ““The core ingredients to my success have come from the following areas; my family, ITV Granada, and specifically my girlfriend Lauren and daughter Nyla.

“I would like to apologise to my family, for all the hurt and pain I have caused them, to ITV Granada for letting them down, and especially to Lauren and Nyla, who are the most important people in my life.

“I now need to concentrate on what is really important, my family and my career, as I have abused my position as an employee, partner and father, and for that I am deeply sorry.”

However in 2017, Jack and Lauren confirmed that they had parted ways, but still remain good friends.

A spokesperson for the actor told The Sun: “Jack and Lauren remain the best of friends and their main focus is the care of their children.”

Family

Away from the cobbles, Jack shares a daughter, Nyla, and a son Reuben with his ex-fiancé Lauren, who he regularly shares updates about on social media.

Jack also welcomed a son called Greyson with sales executive Sammy Milewski, following their affair.

The Coronation Street star has apparently never met his son, The Mirror reports, but does pay maintenance after he learned that he was Greyson’s dad following a DNA test.

Greyson’s mum Sam has regularly given interviews about her son, after he was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called alternating hemiplegia of childhood, in the hope of raising awareness of the condition.

AHC can cause seizures and paralyse parts of the body, and only 25 people in the UK are thought to have the condition.

Speaking to The Mirror about the condition, Sammy said: “If you saw what Greyson goes through on a daily basis, it’s heartbreaking.

“I don’t want to have to keep him cooped up, it’s really sad for him. I just want him to lead the happy life he deserves.”

The Mirror also reported that Sammy aims to raise awareness of the rare condition, and hopes that funding will help experts to identify the gene that causes the condition and potentially finds a cure.

Corrie colleague romance

Like many soap stars, Jack found romance with one of his Coronation Street colleagues – Hanni Treweek.

Hanni previously worked as a storyline writer and researcher for the ITV soap.

However, their romance did not initially spark on set and having said hi to each other on set, they later met one another again at the wedding of a mutual friend.

The Daily Star reports that Jack said: “We got chatting, I made Hanni laugh, we had a couple of drinks and we flirted. That was it.”

However, the two later bumped into each other once again in Sainsbury’s, and following an exchange of texts, their romance blossomed.

Jack continued to explain: “I texted her afterwards and said ‘that was awkward’ and she told me she thought she looked a mess and then we started texting from there.

“I actually thought she looked fit – I just saw the girl I fancy wearing Lycra! We quickly went on our first date and we just clicked.”

They later confirmed that they were an item in January 2018, with Jack describing Hanni as his “soulmate” to OK! Magazine.

Future plans

Jack has since opened up on taking the next steps in their relationship, as he discussed marriage during an appearance on ITV day time talk show Loose Women.

He said: “I think it is only sensible really to have those sorts of conversations with a partner or someone that you’re dating even if you’re going out for like a few months, as soon as you know it’s serious.”

Hanni, who joined him during the Loose Women appearance, also added: “I think we fell quite quickly and from that we just clicked, and we were on the same page, and you do have those conversations but yeah I think we would like to… in the future.”

Although neither Jack nor Hanni have confirmed any plans to get married just yet, the couple do share sweet glimpses into their home life with their followers on social media.

Jack recently shared snaps of their stylish home on Instagram, which features a gorgeous terrace area decorated with chic grey furniture.

They also share their home with three adorable dogs.

The couple, who have now been living with one another for two years, also previously revealed that they wanted their own home together before getting married or having children.

Jack told OK! Magazine: “We will get married but we’re not engaged yet. We want to do all those big milestones like marry, have kids and buy a house, we’re just not quite there yet.

“I didn’t want to scare Hanni off but we did have the discussion about marriage and children early on as you need to know you want the same things.”

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