Jacob Roberts and his new girlfriend, Caitlin Connolly, are enjoying a blissful tropical escape to celebrate the new year, as evidenced by a heartwarming montage they shared on Instagram this Thursday.

Best known for his role as the rogue police officer Kit Green on “Coronation Street,” the 35-year-old actor has found romance with Caitlin, who is a publicist for the popular ITV soap.

The couple looked smitten as they soaked up the sun in a romantic video clip, which Caitlin, 29, captioned: ‘The best end to the best year☀️ HNY ♥️.’

In the delightful snapshots, Caitlin dazzled in a striking red cut-out swimsuit paired with a denim skirt, her smile radiating happiness. Meanwhile, Jacob looked relaxed in swim trunks and a black cap, clearly enjoying the sunny retreat.

The couple appeared to be in high spirits, strolling hand in hand and sharing joyful moments amidst the picturesque setting of their holiday.

Their relationship has garnered the approval and admiration of their “Corrie” colleagues, who quickly flooded the comments section with well-wishes for the charming duo.

Jacob Roberts and his new girlfriend Caitlin Connolly shared a loved-up montage to Instagram on Thursday as they enjoyed a tropical getaway to mark the new year 

The Coronation Street star, 35, who is best known for playing the corrupt cop Kit Green, is dating the publicist for the ITV soap 

Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Habeeb, said: ‘You two!’

While Gereth Pierce, known for playing Todd Grimshaw, commented a slew of sun and love heart eyes emoji. 

Jacob went Instagram official with Caitlin in October, sharing a selfie of the two and adding a love heart emoji to the photo.

An insider at the time told the Mirror that they had ‘been together for a while’ and are ‘besotted with each other’.

They added: ‘It’s been an open secret they’re an item for quite a while’. 

Last year, Jacob split from his girlfriend PR Amy Harris after five years together and removed all traces of her from his Instagram just weeks after he joined the cast as Christopher ‘Kit’ Green.

The couple used to appear frequently on each other’s grids sharing snaps of their dates and nights out together.

Jacob was known for portraying the role of Damon Kinsella on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks but made his as detective Christopher ‘Kit’ Green in April 2024.

The pair looked happier than ever as they laughed together on the idyllic holiday

Jacob enjoyed a shot and a pint of beer as he soaked up the sun with Caitlin

The couple looked smitten as they soaked up the son in a romantic video clip, which Caitlin, 29, captioned: ‘The best end to the best year☀️ HNY ♥️’

Last year, Jacob split from his girlfriend PR Amy Harris after five years together and removed all traces of her from his Instagram just weeks after he joined Corrie (pictured) 

Kit is the long-lost son of established character Bernie Winter (Jane Hazelgrove) and he admitted it was ‘surreal’ to have landed the job (pictured on-screen with co-star Tina O’Brien)

Jacob used to play Damon Kinsella In Hollyoaks but the village funnyman made his exit from the village following the botched heist attempt (pictured in 2023)

Kit is the long-lost son of established character Bernie Winter (Jane Hazelgrove) and he admitted it was ‘surreal’ to have landed the job.

He said: ‘When I walked on set for the first time it actually felt a bit overwhelming because the attention to detail is just incredible, it actually makes you feel that you are on a real street.

‘I got a call just before Christmas and I submitted a self-tape.

‘I actually put it to the back of my mind and didn’t think much of it because I think I assumed I wasn’t successful after not hearing back.

‘Around a month later I was invited to a meeting, which was more of a casual audition, and after this was the screen tests which still had five people auditioning for the part but in the end, I got it and was delighted.’