Insight into the extravagant life of Emmerdale star Lewis Cope with his glamorous longtime girlfriend Rachel Lopez
Lewis Cope has made an impression on Emmerdale fans after joining the soap as newcomer Nicky in December.
Nicky got a job as a nanny on Home Farm when he moved to the Dales and has since come out as gay.
However, not everything went smoothly for Nicky as viewers are convinced he has ulterior motives in taking the job at Home Farm.
Away from the camera, Lewis has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend of six years, Rachel Lopez.
The couple enjoys a jet-set lifestyle and frequently documents their beloved vacations abroad.
Relationship: Emmerdale star Lewis Cope enjoys a jet-set lifestyle with his girlfriend of six years, Rachel Lopez
Fun in the sun: The two enjoy a jet-set lifestyle and frequently document their beloved vacations abroad
Lewis is from Hartlepool and Rachel is from Dublin, where they have spent every Christmas since they met.
In the past year alone, the couple flew to Mykonos, Naxos, Budapest and Dublin.
In a snap from Mykonos, Lewis and Rachel put on an adorable show as they gaze out over the Mediterranean Sea.
Alongside the post, Lewis wrote, “Thank you for being you,” while Rachel commented, “Thank you for being you❤️❤️❤️❤️ damn I love the heart in you xxxxx.”
In another post, Rachel wrote, “We made it to Naxos and Paros – grateful isn’t even enough!”
“I’m addicted to traveling to the most beautiful islands in the world with you @lewiscope 5 years in a row, I can keep up the tradition too.”
They also seem to regularly go to black tie events while at home in the UK and Lewis is also a member of Soho House which has venues around the world.
Rachel works as a personal trainer and is also engaged in acting.
Holiday: In a snap from Mykonos, Lewis and Rachel put on an adorable show as they gazed out at the Mediterranean Sea
Vacation: The couple also enjoyed a trip to Budapest in recent months
Romance: Lewis is from Hartlepool and Rachel is from Dublin, where they have spent every Christmas since they met
During an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Thursday, Lewis opened up about his move to Emmerdale.
He said: “It’s weird because when you come in you feel so new and after a week or so it’s like you’ve been there for 10 years.”
The actor also announced that he is one of 14 siblings, several of whom are professional or amateur boxers.