Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring finds new love with former soap star Michael Greco

HOLLYOAKS actress Stephanie Waring has found love with former soap star Michael Greco.

The blonde star was all smiles as she joined the ex-EastEnders hunk for dinner over the weekend.

But the short relationship has not been without drama, as the romance was briefly put on hold for a while.

"They've been dating on and off for the last three months," a source told The Sun Online.

"Although at one point Michael cooled off when Stephanie made it clear that she wanted something a bit more serious.

"But judging from their recent night out, it looks like things are back on again."

The loved-up pair were joined by Stephanie's Hollyoaks cast mates Kieron Richardson and Ross Adams.

Ross' fiance Phil Crusham was also among the party at the restaurant in Manchester.

Stephanie, 37, captioned the snap and wrote: "Amazing meal at San Carlo Hale with this lovely lot @mrkieronrichardson @rosshollyoaks @thegrecs @philcrusham," followed by a series of love hearts.

Stephanie, who's mum to Mia, 10 and five-year-old Lexi - her child with Kym Marsh's ex Dan Hooper -, has even enjoyed flirting with her new beau on Twitter.

Encouraging her fans to follow the actor on social media, she wrote: "This guy @michaelgreco2 is lucky that it's Follow Friday as he clearly needs help bumping up his followers. So go on press his button!"

To which Michael, 45, said thankfully: "Ahhh bless you. Glass of Prosecco waiting for ya love! Xx"

But that wasn't enough for Stephanie, who replied: "Surely it's worth more than a glass of Prosecco?" followed by a wink face emoji.

Stephanie has also dated The Apprentice star James Hill and businessman Riad Erraji.

Both Stephanie and Michael's agents were contacted but did not wish to comment on the relationship.

Michael's rep told us: "Neither I or Michael discuss or comment on private or family matters with the media."

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