Call The Midwife star Olly Rix lands huge new role on Casualty after quitting beloved show amid reports he and onscreen wife Helen George ‘drifted apart’
- Posted on 15 September, 2024
Call The Midwife‘s Olly Rix has landed a huge new role on BBC‘s Casualty, after quitting the beloved show.
The actor, who played Matthew Aylward in the series, landed a part on the medical drama amid reports he and onscreen wife Helen George ‘drifted apart’ after leaning on each other for support following their splits from their respective partners.
According to The Sun, viewers will see Olly star as a hunky surgeon on Casualty sometime next year.
A TV insider told the publication: ‘He has already got viewers’ hot under the collar on Call the Midwife, but their pulses will be truly racing when they see Olly embrace the steamy new role.
‘Although filming on the new series has been going on for weeks now, fans of Olly will have to wait until next year before they get the chance to see him on Casualty.’
Call The Midwife’s Olly Rix has landed a huge new role on BBC ‘s Casualty, after quitting the beloved show
The actor, who played Matthew Aylward in the series, landed a part on the medical drama amid reports he and onscreen wife Helen George (pictured) ‘drifted apart’
It was revealed that Helen, who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin, had split from her partner Jack Ashton in July 2023 after seven years together, whilst Olly separated from his girlfriend Natasha Fagri at a similar time.
In October she was snapped leaving Olly’s home which sparked rumours of a growing connection between the pair.
Now it seems Olly has unfollowed Helen on Instagram, although she still follows him.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘They were there for each other in the wake of their splits.
‘But it seems they are no longer close and have made this clear by removing each other on social media.
‘Olly even went one step further and deleted a picture of him and Helen from Instagram.’
MailOnline contacted representatives for both Helen George and Olly Rix for comment.
Olly was seen reuniting with his ex Natasha at a Notting Hill café in November, four months after it was revealed they had split.
Olly and Helen ‘drifted apart’ after leaning on each other for support following their splits from their respective partners (pictured together on Call The Midwife)
It was revealed that Helen, who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin, had split from her partner Jack Ashton, who also stars in CTM) in July 2023 after seven years together
Olly separated from his girlfriend Natasha Fagri at a similar time
The actor was pictured with his ex-girlfriend at the west London spot, just days after his on-screen wife Helen was spotted leaving his house.
The former couple, who split in July after seven years together, put on an amicable display as they greeted each other with a hug and chatted inside the café.
Olly left their meeting alone, holding a takeaway coffee in his hand and listening to his Apple AirPods. It is unclear whether Olly and Natasha had arranged to meet or if they had bumped into each other by coincidence.
It came after Helen was snapped leaving Olly‘s home in October, sparking rumours of a growing connection following their recent breakups.
They were said to be supporting each other as they navigate through their heartbreak.
Olly was spotted outside his home before returning with two coffees, with Helen emerging a few hours later.
An onlooker told The Sun on Sunday how Olly ‘looked relaxed’ and when Helen left the premises, she looked a ‘little dishevelled’.
The sightings have fuelled speculation about a budding bond between the two co-stars who share a close connection, despite Olly’s character reportedly being written out of the show.
An insider said: ‘It’s been a tricky year for both Helen and Olly. They have been spending a lot of time together on set, walking their dogs together and chatting a lot.
‘They both have respect for each other as actors and they are supportive of each other and dedicated to their roles on the drama. The changes in their relationships have caused a lot of upheaval.’
A spokesperson for Helen said: ‘Yes, she went to visit a friend for a cup of tea – like all friends do – and as we have always said, there is nothing more to this.’
Call The Midwife‘s Olly Rix has landed a huge new role on BBC‘s Casualty, after quitting the beloved show. The actor, who played Matthew Aylward in the series, landed a part on the medical drama amid reports he and onscreen wife Helen George ‘drifted apart’ after leaning on each other for support following their splits from their respective partners. According to The Sun,…