CORONATION Street's Nicola Thorp is dating Hollywood star Nikesh Patel - two years after splitting from co-star boyfriend Charlie de Melo.
Nikesh, 36, called Nicola, 33, his "favourite human otter" and a "megababe" in an Instagram post wishing her a happy birthday just days ago.
The actor has made a big name for himself in the States starring in Dr Who, Starstruck and London Has Fallen with Gerard Butler.
He also appeared in Mindy Kaling's remake of Four Weddings And A Funeral. In one smiley selfie taken on the beach, the pair looked cosy together, prompting fans to call them a "good looking couple".
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