EMILY ATACK has had a number of high profile romances since finding fame as an actress.
But the TV star, who is best known for her appearances on The Inbetweeners and I'm A Celebrity, announced at the end of 2023 that she is expecting her first child with a partner who has stayed out of the spotlight.
Who has Emily Atack dated?
Alistair Garner
Emily began dating Dr Alistair Garner in 2023 but kept their romance out of the public eye.
As of December 2023, the couple had only been pictured together once.
Atack confirmed on December 30, 2023, that she was expecting her first child with her mystery partner.
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She announced the news on social media, telling her followers that she had "never been so happy".
Following her announcement, a friend told The Sun: "It's the perfect end to her year. She feels over the moon.
"Emily is more than ready to be a mum and it is something she has dreamed of her whole life".
Emily and Alistair, who is a materials scientist and electron microscopist specialising in nuclear and aerospace applications, reportedly moved in together to prepare for the birth of their first child, due in April 2024.
Liam McGough
Emily began dating former Big Brother star and tree surgeon Liam McGough in 2022.
Things had reportedly gotten serious enough for him to meet her family, and the pair were seen enjoying a series of loved-up dates over the summer of 2022.
The celeb couple called it quits in the October of that year, with a source revealing at the time: "Emily and Liam have been friends for a long time and were together for seven months, but sadly have decided to separate.
"They kept their relationship private for a while and only went public when the news broke that they were together.
"Sadly, they decided they were better off as friends and parted ways a few days ago, but it's all very amicable."
Giovanni Pernice
In February 2022, The Sun exclusively revealed that Emily and Strictly Come Dancing champ Giovanni Pernice were caught locking lips at a Brit Awards afterparty.
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An onlooker said: "Gio and Emily were snogging the faces off each other. Their hands were everywhere and they were absolutely loving it.
"He had been following her around the club and joined her on Maya Jama's private table. Before long he had his arms draped over her on the dance floor where they kissed — and then held hands outside in the smoking area.
"There were also loads of raunchy performers on stage which they watched while cosying up together. It was more than flirty."
Jack Grealish
In November 2021, The Sun exclusively revealed that Emily had been secretly meeting up with footballer Jack Grealish.
The Man City football star, who has been in an on off relationship with childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood since he was 16, was allegedly calling Emily "almost every day" after they exchanged numbers in September 2021.
The pair reportedly met up once at Manchester's five-star Lowry hotel in October 2021 and on another occasion at the actress' home in London.
Describing their friendship as the "talk of the dressing room," Jack’s pal explained that the pair had "a mutual admiration" for each other.
The friend told the Sun: "Emily watched Jack in the Euros and thought he was fit and for his part, Jack has been a fan of hers since she starred as Charlotte 'Big Jugs' Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.
“They started DMing on Instagram before swapping numbers, and taking it on to WhatsApp and FaceTime.
"Jack’s been calling her almost every day and has been pretty open about it.
“They've become really good mates, are FaceTiming loads and he's like a little puppy dog around her.
"It's very sweet. They have a real laugh together.”
A friend later added: "They're getting very close but obviously haven't crossed a line.
"Jack is very focussed on his career and Emily is a fun, popular girl who is incredibly busy work-wise at the moment."
After their alleged brief romance was revealed, Jack broke off contact with Emily and got back together with his ex.
A source close to Jack said: “By all accounts, Emily is really hurt, and feeling incredibly bruised by the whole encounter.
"She's kept a dignified silence about their fling but now Jack - who made out he was single - has gone running back to Sasha."
Jude Taylor
Emily split from her entrepreneur boyfriend Jude Taylor in August 2021 after just five months of dating.
A friend said at the time: "Emily and Jude were a great match and had a lot of fun, but it ended up being too tricky to make it work long term.
"They have barely managed to see each other recently so made the decision to call it quits".
The friend added: "Those around Emily and Jude were shocked to hear they had broken up because they had seemed so loved up. Jude was Emily's date to her sister Martha's wedding and they made such a lovely couple.
"But Emily and Jude said they both knew it was over."
Joe Caro
In 2020, Emily returned to the world of dating after the lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Sun revealed in the August of that year that the star was dating Missguided social media exec Joe Caro, after meeting through mutual friends.
A source said at the time: "It's early days between the pair but Emily loves how laid-back Cornishman Joe is.
"They share the same sense of humour and are both chilled out.
"She's super-busy with her career at the moment so is more than happy to take it slowly".
Charlie Edwards
In 2020, Emily had a short lived fling with boxer Charlie Edwards but the pair split after Covid restrictions put pressure on their romance.
A source close to the star at the time said: "Emily's work schedule has been busy lately and she's had to really focus on making that work.
"She was really into Charlie, who is obviously very handsome. and there was a good spark there, but it's definitely over.
"They both tried to make it work and she is hoping the door remains open. But with work schedules and lockdown, it's just impossible at the moment".
Rob Jowers
In 2019, Emily and film producer Rob Jowers went public with their relationship.
The lovebirds met through mutual friends and made their first official public outing at the TV Baftas.
Their whirlwind romance was short lived, however, with the couple calling time on their relationship after six months.
A telly source said: "Emily and Rob were enjoying a honeymoon phase in their relationship with lots of fancy dates and extravagant weekends abroad.
"But when the dust settled they realised it just wasn't right. The split was mutual and they are both really sad about it and remain friends.
"Emily's enjoying one of the busiest times in her career so wants to give all she can to the exciting work opportunities coming her way.
"She's throwing herself into upcoming projects and remains positive".
Ziggy Lichman
Emily reportedly dated ex-Big Brother hunk Ziggy Lichman for a few months after meeting through mutual friends in September 2018.
"Emily is far from single. It’s probably the worst kept secret around where they live - they’re always together," a source told the Mirror.
“They have loads of mutual friends and met a few times over the years but there has always been a lot of chemistry between them.
“When they met this summer they realised how much they liked each other and started dating.”
It was reported that Ziggy, a former member of the boy band Northern Line, even threw a party for Emily before her appearance on I'm A Celebrity.
A spokesman for the Inbetweeners star denied the romance rumours, saying: "Emily is categorically not in a relationship with Ziggy. They are friends but nothing more".
Seann Walsh
The Sun exclusively revealed that Emily had enjoyed a secret fling in 2016 with former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Seann Walsh.
At the time he was understood to be in the middle of his five-year-long relationship with long-term partner Rebecca Humphries.
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According to sources, Seann and Emily first "clicked" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2016.
The former flames were then pictured reuniting for a meal at Nando's in 2021, five years after they dated.
In 2022, the pair were seen together once again when they met up for a two-hour lunch in London.
Emily even took to Instagram in November 2022 to support her ex-beau during his time in the I'm A Celeb jungle.
She posted a picture of the comedian with the caption: "Seann - one of my best mates
"I am telling you he's a f**king good man. Keep him in."
Walsh welcomed his first child, a daughter, with partner Grace Adderley in February 2023.
Dougie Poynter
Emily reportedly had a "friends with benefits" fling with McFly bassist Dougie Poynter shortly after splitting from her model ex Jack Vacher.
Things had seemingly cooled off by the time Emily entered the I'm A Celebrity jungle at the end of 2018, as she begged producers to find her a boyfriend after admitting her long term goal was to find love and settle down.
She joked at the time that she would have more "fun" with a male companion at her side.
Jack Vacher
Emily dated Hollister model Jack Vacher for five years from 2013 until 2018.
During her appearance on I'm a Celebrity, Emily revealed that she struggled with her mental health as a result of the break-up.
The actress had previously noted her insecurities about the relationship, revealing that she didn't want to stand next to her ex-boyfriend because he was too good looking.
Harry Styles
Back in 2013 Emily revealed that she had dated One Direction star Harry Styles for a period of time, but that they no longer keep in touch.
She said at the time: "We had a nice little fling. We were never boyfriend and girlfriend.
"I think that’s the first time I've ever admitted to what it was, because I've just shrugged it off before.
“Harry and I had fun, then went in opposite directions. We haven't spoken in a while.”
