HELEN George signed up to exclusive dating app Raya after she split from co-star Olly Rix. The Call the Midwife star grew close to Olly after they played an on-screen couple on the show. 3 Helen George has signed up to Raya in the quest for romance Credit: Getty 3 She and on-screen partner Olly Rix split after a short fling Credit: BBC They called it quits after "drifting apart" and now she's on the lookout for love once more.
According to her Raya profile, she described herself as an actor whose interests are meditation, travel, dogs, hotels, restaurants, theatre and antiques. She also posted Leon Bridges' Smooth Sailin' as her profile song. Helen , 40, split from her long-term partner Jack Ashton last summer after "drifting apart".
read more on helen george hel yeah Call The Midwife’s Helen George sparks romance rumours as she cuddles up with pal STAYCATION Call The Midwife’s Helen George looks worlds away from hit BBC drama They share daughters Wren, six and Lark, two but decided to separate last year. Olly, 39, was also going through a break up from Natasha Fagri at the same time and the pair grew close as they navigated single life. A TV insider told the Sun on Sunday at the time: “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. Most read in TV 'REALLY HAPPY' Being single parents helped us fall for each other, reveals Kirsty Gallacher AMANDA'S FURY Amanda tells pals 'BBC is boy's club' amid fears bosses are 'protecting' Gio LOVE BOAT Eamonn, 64, is taking new girlfriend, 42, on holiday leaving Ruth 'gobsmacked' STILL DANCING Giovanni Pernice lands new job after Strictly axe as BBC probe continues “They both have respect for each other as actors and they are supportive of each other and dedicated to their roles in the drama. “The changes in their relationships have caused a lot of upheaval.
” Celebrities Dating in Their 40s: Age is Just a Number Helen, who plays Trixie Franklin, was spotted leaving Olly's home which sparked romance rumours. However in June this year Olly, who played Matthew Aylward, unfollowed Helen on Instagram and deleted a picture of her from his profile. A source told The Mirror: "Helen and Olly were very close, and they supported each other through their respective break-ups.
But since then, their lives have moved in different directions. "Helen joined Raya with the encouragement of her friends, and is hoping to meet someone she really clicks with. "She is incredibly happy at the moment, so she is not putting any pressure on it at all.
As far as she’s concerned, a relationship would be a bonus if the right person came along.” 3 She and Jack Ashton split last year Credit: Getty.
