Since first arriving on our screens last year, it’s safe to say Home Farm nanny Nicky has captured the attention of Emmerdale fans everywhere as he and his dad Caleb prepared to swindle Kim Tate out of millions.
As part of the plan, Nicky has been tasked with marrying Gabby Thomas, but in Tuesday night’s nail biting wedding episode, it appears Nicky’s cold feet will get the better of him as he blurts out the truth about his sexuality just hours before the ceremony.
The revelation that Nicky is gay will emerge after Gabby asks him to adopt her young son Thomas, something he couldn’t in good conscience do, knowing that the wedding is a sham.
It’s safe to say the scenes will be nothing short of dramatic – but thankfully, Lewis Cope, the actor that plays Nicky – leads a far less chaotic life off-screen.
Here’s everything we know about his life away from the dales so far…
Emmerdale Debut
Lewis first made a name for himself on Emmerdale in December 2022, when he arrived in the village as brand new nanny Nicky.
At first, Nicky appeared to be a godsend to the Tate household, as he began to take care of Kim Tate’s grandson Thomas, but things soon began to get a lot more complicated after he became embroiled in a plot to steal Kim’s fortune.
Earlier this year, the reason behind his time in the village was revealed to fans when it emerged that Nicky was the grandson of Frank Tate, Kim’s former husband that she had left to die back in 1997.
Urged by his father Caleb to help seek revenge from Kim, Nicky was tasked with seducing Gabby, the mother of Kim’s grandson, to help swindle the farm owner out of every penny she had.
Despite revealing his reservations to his dad, Nicky was bullied into going ahead with the relationship despite admitting he was gay – something which broke the hearts of many fans at home.
Family Life
Away from Emmerdale, Lewis is just one of a whopping 14 children and even has 13 nieces and nephews to dote upon thanks to his siblings.
While Lewis is famous for his acting and modelling career, three of his siblings opted to pursue a far different career path, with his brothers Adam, Danny and Peter each having won the Northern area title as professional fighters!
Preferring instead to act, Lewis kicked off his professional career when he appeared in Billy Elliot: The Musical in London's West End, aged just 11 at the time.
One year later, Lewis moved back home and joined the street dance group Ruff Diamond, who were runners-up in Sky’s Got To Dance in 2013.
Despite a string of credits to his name, at 18 Lewis decided to pursue formal training in drama and has since appeared in shows including Vera, Doctors and Hetty Feather before bagging his coveted soap role.
Stunning Girlfriend
While his alter ego Nicky may not be lucky in love, thankfully Lewis has a far more stable love life away from our screens.
The smitten star is in a relationship with girlfriend Rachel Lopez, who he has been with for around six years.
The pair are often seen posting glamorous and loved up snaps together on Instagram.
As the ultimate power couple, Rachel, who is from Ireland, is also in the acting world as well as being a professional Pilates instructor.
Gushing in a post in December, Lewis wrote alongside a photo of them: “6 years of Dublin at Christmas with you. Wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Lewis and his girlfriend can be seen enjoying a number of getaways together with Greece being a particular favourite for the two.
Sharing snaps on Instagram, the pair show that they return year after year to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Naxos.
In one photo the pair who are both wearing white outfits take a candid photo as they look out to the sunset in Mykonos with Lewis writing the caption "Thank you for being you”.
Rachel meanwhile gushed on the sweet photo and wrote: "Thank YOU for being you b****y love the heart in you xxxxx".
David Beckham Link
It’s not unheard of for soap stars to have friends in high places, but it may surprise some fans to know that Lewis and former England captain David Beckham have known each other for years.
David and Lewis have a friendship extending back to 2020, when the duo starred together in an advertising campaign for David’s fragrance Bold Instinct.
Speaking toThe Mirrorabout the unlikely friendship, Lewis, originally from Hartlepool, said: “I’m from a family of 14. Most of my brothers are boxers, but I chose to dance.
“David used my story to encourage people to be themselves. We spent a day filming and he interviewed me; he was such a nice guy.”
It isn’t the only time the pair have worked together either, as Lewis previously also modelled for David Beckham Eyewear, the footballer’s stylish glasses brand.
Lavish Lifestyle
Alongside his showbiz connections, Lewis has delighted fans by showcasing his lavish lifestyle on social media.
One standout aspect of the actor’s life is his love for travelling, with Lewis and Rachel having jetted all over the world to make the most of the sun, sea and sand on several romantic getaways in recent years.
In the past year alone, the actor has treated himself to trips to Budapest, islands Naxos and Mykonos in Greece and Dublin, Ireland.
When he is in the UK, the Hartlepool native enjoys an equally luxurious lifestyle thanks to brand partnerships, and is a regular at swish black tie events.
The actor has worked with David Beckham Eyewear, as well as the former footballer’s fragrance brand, and Calvin Klein.
In addition, the star is also a member of the ultra exclusive Soho House, a club that began in London but has has multiple venues around the world.
Lewis recently posted about treating himself to a getaway at their countryside club, Soho Farmhouse – which is just minutes from the Beckhams' Costwolds estate and counts Meghan Markle as a fan.
Emmerdale continues weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV.
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