They’ve been dating for five years.
And Michelle Collins, 56, cosied up to her toyboy boyfriend Mike Davison, 34, at Chickenshed’s Annual Gala Dinner inLondon on Wednesday night, proving their romance was still going strong.
The former soap star cut a casual figure in an all-black ensemble, sporting a low-key black blazer and form-fitting top.
Smitten: Michelle Collins, 56, cosied up to her toyboy boyfriend Mike Davison, 34, at Chickenshed’s Annual Gala Dinner in London on Wednesday night, proving their romance was still going strong
Michelle topped off her casual ensemble with a pair of blue skinny jeans and simple pointed stilettos.
Her partner was sporting a coordinating look, rocking his ‘n hers blazer as they partied in style at the event.
Michelle and Mike began dating in late 2012, after they were set up by Michelle’s niece, who is said to have worked for Mike at a retail store.
Understated: The former soap star cut a casual figure in an all-black ensemble, sporting a low-key black blazer and form-fitting top
Low-ley: Michelle topped off her casual ensemble with a pair of blue skinny jeans
At the time that rumours began to swirl about their romance, Michelle was coy about confirming things, though she couldn’t help but gush about being in love.
She said: ‘I don’t want to tempt fate by talking about my personal life.
‘I want to avoid the curse of celebrity magazines, where as soon as people reveal how blissfully in love they are it all falls apart! All I’ll say is I’m enjoying life right now.’
Love story: Michelle and Mike began dating in late 2012, after they were set up by Michelle’s niece, who is said to have worked for Mike at a retail store
The relationship mirrors Michelle’s former Corrie storyline, in which she indulged in a steamy romance with 29-year-old Jason Grimshaw, played by Ryan Thomas.
Michelle has never been married, but has a teenage daughter Maia Rose from her relationship with Fabrizio Tassalini.
She has also been in relationships with cameraman Mark Waters and Parry Cockwell, to whom she was engaged before the pair called off their wedding and split in 2005.
Keeping it quiet: At the time that rumours began to swirl about their romance, Michelle was coy about confirming things, though she couldn’t help but gush about being in love