“Coronation Street’s Lisa George opens up about new romance and health transformation”

Long-time soap favourite Lisa George — who portrayed Beth Tinker on the iconic Coronation Street from 2011 until 2024 — has revealed that she has found love with a successful financial adviser, following a major personal transformation and a serious health battle. (source: The Sun) 

The 52-year-old actress, who has been candid about her struggles with self-confidence when it came to her appearance, opted this year to undergo invasive blepharoplasty — a surgical procedure to remove excess eyelid skin — after years of feeling unhappy with how she looked. (source: The Sun) She also disclosed that she had been diagnosed with a rare eye condition, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which has had a major impact on her vision. (source: NationalWorld) 

According to a source speaking to The Sun, Lisa is now “thriving” in her new relationship with her partner, named Martin, who works as a financial adviser. The insider remarked: “Lisa has never looked or felt better – and her love life is thriving. She’s having a great time with Martin. It’s still early days but he’s started attending events with her. It’s the first time in ages she’s been happy to have someone by her side. Everyone is delighted for them.” (source: The Sun) 

The couple made their first public appearance together at a recent event in Manchester — the Manchester Awards held at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground — where Lisa appeared looking glamorous in a sparkly gold gown. (source: The Mirror via The Sun) 

Beyond the romance, Lisa has been through notable physical and health changes. In addition to the eyelid surgery (reported to cost around £8,000) after a year of deliberation given the risks — including the possibility of losing her sight entirely — she also revealed significant weight loss, and a renewed sense of confidence about her appearance. (source: The Sun) 

Lisa’s health journey has been especially challenging. She was first hit by vision problems in 2016 after an accident, and in 2022 experienced another frightening episode of vision loss while driving — ultimately leading to a formal diagnosis of NAION. (sources: NationalWorld; DigitalSpy)  The condition involves inadequate blood flow and oxygen to the optic nerve, can lead to sudden vision loss in one eye, and in Lisa’s case has left her with partial sight in one eye and impaired peripheral vision in the other. (source: NationalWorld) 

Speaking to the press, Lisa said: “At present, my eyes seem to have stabilised. I can see distances perfectly well, but all writing and numbers are really blurred, so I need glasses for reading, and for driving I have varifocals so I can see the SatNav. I don’t like doing night driving because I have blind spots.” (source: Mirror via Free Online Library)  She also revealed that the production team on Coronation Street had made adjustments—such as providing large-font scripts and modifying scenes—to accommodate her impaired vision. (sources: DigitalSpy; LBC) 

Her departure from the soap in 2024 after 13 years on the cobbles (she joined in 2011) was partially influenced by her health concerns and desire to explore other opportunities. (source: ITV News Granada) 

Despite the ups and downs, Lisa says she is now in a happier, more empowered place. The combination of embracing her new look, taking charge of her health, and discovering a new relationship seems to have given her fresh momentum. According to a source: “It’s the first time in ages she’s been happy to have someone by her side.” (source: The Sun) 

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What to take away:

• Lisa George has found a new romantic chapter with partner Martin after a long period of personal transformation.

• She underwent cosmetic eyelid surgery this year, driven by years of self-conscious feelings about her appearance.

• She continues to manage a serious eye condition (NAION) which has impacted her career and vision.

• Her exit from Coronation Street aligns with her health journey and desire for new directions.

• Overall, she appears to be in a more confident and optimistic place, embracing change both physically and emotionally.