Quick Info
| Profession | Actor and dancer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Hartlepool, County Durham, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Lewis Cope
Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope has reportedly split from his long-term partner, West End performer Rachel Lopez, after about eight years together. According to The Sun, the couple quietly parted ways at the end of summer 2026. The news came shortly after the anniversary of his 2025 Strictly Come Dancing appearance with professional partner Katya Jones.
Cope attended the North East premiere of the first episode of Forever Home at Newcastle's Tyneside Cinema. The six-part Channel 5 drama adapts Graham Norton's bestselling novel and follows Carol Crottie, a divorcee living with her new partner. Cope plays Kaden Barrie in the series.
Channel 5 released first-look images from Forever Home, including Cope in his role as Kaden Barrie. The drama features a cast that also includes Amy Nuttall, Douglas Henshall, Denise Welch and Kevin Whately. The broadcaster had not yet announced a confirmed transmission date at the time.
Do you like Lewis Cope?
You can vote only once.
69% like · 31% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English actor and dancer known for playing Nicky Milligan in the ITV soap Emmerdale and for appearing in the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing. He later took a lead role in the Channel 5 drama Forever Home. |
|---|---|
| Early Career | Began as a child performer, playing Michael in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical. |
| Stage Work | Has played Leonard Vole in the stage production of Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary Education | English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Hartlepool |
|---|---|
| Higher Education |
|
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Reportedly split from Rachel Lopez in summer 2026 after about eight years together |
|---|---|
| Upbringing | Raised in Hartlepool in a large household with 13 siblings |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Rachelle Lopez |
|---|
Family
| Siblings | 13 |
|---|
Career
| Years Active | 2008-present |
|---|---|
| Television |
|
| Stage |
|
| Recent Work | Lead role in the six-part Channel 5 drama Forever Home, an adaptation of Graham Norton's novel |
| Awards and Nominations | Nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2023 National Television Awards for Emmerdale |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Before his television work, he competed as part of a hip-hop dance group. | |
| 2. He joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up as a replacement contestant. | |
| 3. He has appeared in an advertising campaign with David Beckham. | |
| 4. He reached the quarter-finals of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 and was among the series' highest-scoring male celebrities. |
Social Media