Former Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien is reportedly `in bits' following the end of her six-year relationship with Ryan Thomas. However, friends revealed that the couple's relationship was 'shakey' for a long time.
The pair announced their break-up the same weekend that Ryan was questioned by police after he was a passenger in a car which was involved in a crash.
Friends of the couple say that their relationship was on the rocks long before the incident.
A source told Now magazine: "Tina was tired of being a stay-at-home mum when she used to go out and party with Ryan.
"She wanted to rein in his lifestyle, but he's a young guy and felt she was tying him down.
"As much as they love their daughter Scarlett, some of us doubt they would've stayed together if it wasn't for Tina getting pregnant."
The 26-year-old star has reportedly been heartbroken since her former co-star Ryan called and end to their relationship.
A friend told the magazine: "She's been in floods of tears every day, it's been awful.
"She's putting on a brave face to her family and friends, but she's not in a good place right now."
They added: "I don't think she saw the split coming. They've been rowing for weeks, but they've always argued and I think she just thought it would work itself out like it has done in the past."
According to friends, the pair were about to split when Tina found out she was pregnant.
They said: "It was a huge surprise, but they decided to make it work.
"At first things were brilliant, but they got gradually worse and the arguments started again.
"Both sets of parents hope this will blow over and they'll get back together, but that seems unlikely given that they aren't even speaking."
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