They spent the best part of eight months apart due to their intense work schedules this year.
But Michelle Keegan has allegedly vowed to commit to enjoying her husband Mark Wright’s company more often in 2018, after their time without each other.
According to a source, the former Coronation Street starlet, 30, is eager ensure that quality time is on the cards with reality star-turned-presenter Mark, 30.
‘They are stronger than ever’: Michelle Keegan is ‘determined’ to spend more time with her husband Mark Wright in the new year…after their extremely busy schedules kept them apart for the majority of 2017
Speaking of their time apart, a source told The Mirror: ‘Michelle and Mark have spent most of the year apart and it has not been easy.’
However, with the aim to overcome the distance, the insider insists ‘they are stronger than ever.’
In a bid for the couple to remain close throughout the new year, they continued: ‘In 2018, Michelle is determined they don’t spend as much time away from one another.’
MailOnline has contacted Michelle and Mark’s representatives for comment.
Loved-up: According to a source, Michelle Keegan, 30, vows to commit to enjoying Mark Wright’s company more often in 2018, after their lengthy time apart this year
Happy: The pair spent eight months apart due to their intense work schedules
The pair looked ecstatic to be enjoying a day at Disneyland Paris on Tuesday, where they were on hand to meet families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing.
Michelle was all-smiles on the outing, as she donned a pair of glittering gold Minnie ears and posed in front of the famous fairytale castle.
Meanwhile, Mark also got into the spirit of things with a grey Mickey Mouse beanie that he teamed with a khaki overcoat and skinny jeans.
Humanitarians: The pair looked ecstatic to be enjoying a day at Disneyland Paris on Tuesday, where they were on hand to meet families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing
The soap star recently wrapped up filming the latest series of Our Girl in South Africa, whilst Mark has been in Los Angeles for his presenting gig on Extra.
Tweeting a tribute to his wife last week, Mark said how excited he was to reunite with Michelle so they could spend Christmas together.
He said: ‘Done. 8 months away from home, away from loved ones, working ridiculous hours in ridiculous conditions @michkeegan you amaze me more & more every day. I’m so proud of you, words can’t even explain.
Talented actress: The soap show star recently wrapped up filming the latest series of Our Girl in South Africa
Busy schedule: Mark has been in Los Angeles for his new presenting gig on Extra
‘It’s going to be the best Christmas ever!! I love you so much my little trooper.’
Michelle recently revealed that she had no idea she would be away for so long filming Our Girl, as she signed a contract for the third season before it was even commissioned.
Speaking to Radio 1 host Nick Grimshaw she said: ‘I wasn’t 100% there would be another series but I signed the option for there to be another.
‘Obviously the first time it was for five episodes but this time it was for 12 so it’s overly doubled.
‘I didn’t know that at the time either. It’s been a long, long filming schedule. I was away for three months last time and this time I was in South Africa for three months and then I had three weeks off then I was in Malaysia for three months.
‘So over all I was away for seven months. It was a long time being away from home. I had to do it, the contract was signed. Book me a flight!’
Hard worker: Michelle recently revealed that she had no idea she would be away for so long filming Our Girl, as she signed a contract for the third season before it was even commissioned