On January 6, 2026, the couple making waves in the media, Jacob Roberts (famous for his role as Kit Green in Coronation Street) and his new girlfriend Caitlin Connolly, recently shared a sweet video on Instagram of themselves enjoying a beautiful tropical vacation to celebrate the new year. This photo has fans constantly mentioning the two because they look so happy.

Sweet Vacation and Romantic Moments
Recently, Jacob and Caitlin posted a video capturing their romantic moments during their vacation, as they basked in the warm summer sun. Caitlin, in a seductive red cutout swimsuit and denim skirt, stood next to Jacob, who wore swimming trunks and a black cap, smiling brightly. Hand in hand, they strolled along the beach, laughing and having fun.

Caitlin captioned the video affectionately: “The best end to the best year☀️ HNY ♥️” – a warm and sweet New Year’s greeting. It was Caitlin’s thank you for a year full of love and special moments together.

The Couple Publicly Shows Their Love on Instagram

Not only did they publicly share their love during their vacation, Jacob and Caitlin officially went public with their relationship in October 2025, when Jacob posted a selfie of the two of them with a heart emoji. Those close to the couple revealed that they had been together for a long time and loved each other very much.

In particular, Jacob’s shift from his previous relationship surprised many. Jacob had broken up with his ex-girlfriend Amy Harris after 5 years together, and just weeks later, he publicly announced his relationship with Caitlin. The couple didn’t hesitate to share their happy moments on social media, much to the delight of their fans who sent them their best wishes.

Reactions from Coronation Street Colleagues
Not only fans, but also Jacob’s close colleagues from Coronation Street have been sending their congratulations to the couple. Georgia Taylor, who played Toyah Habeeb, sent warm praise, writing “You two!”, while Gereth Pierce, who played Todd Grimshaw, shared sun and heart emojis to show his affection for the couple.

Fans also continuously expressed their love for Jacob and Caitlin on social media, with a series of “gutted” messages when Jacob decided to end his previous relationship. But for this couple, their current love is the most important thing.

Jacob Roberts as “Kit Green”

Jacob Roberts joined Coronation Street in April 2024, playing Christopher ‘Kit’ Green, Bernie Winter’s long-lost son. This was a challenging role, as Kit Green is a complex and mysterious police officer with many dark sides, simultaneously intriguing and relatable to the audience. Jacob admitted that he felt overwhelmed when he joined Weatherfield, but also very proud to be working on a project of such scale and impact.
Jacob’s Return: From “Hollyoaks” to Coronation Street
Before joining Coronation Street, Jacob was famous for his role as Damon Kinsella in Hollyoaks, a character known for his strong personality and humor. But after a failed robbery attempt, Jacob said goodbye to Hollyoaks and began a new chapter as Kit Green in Coronation Street. He said that moving to a popular TV show like Coronation Street was an incredibly exciting but also challenging experience.
A Promising Future
Since officially going public with his relationship with Caitlin Connolly, Jacob Roberts has found true happiness. Despite a long-term relationship with Amy Harris, his current partner, Caitlin, has brought him joy and peace. Not only in love, but also in his career, Jacob continues to prove himself with the captivating character of Kit Green, keeping viewers glued to the screen.
This couple has caused a sensation with their romantic moments, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the wonderful things they will bring in the future.