TELLY actress Amy Nuttall appears to have finally ditched her three-time love rat hubby as she heads out without her wedding ring. The Downton Abbey star, 42, looked emotional on the day after what would have been her 12th anniversary with Andrew Buchan. Earlier this year, she had taken back the Broadchurch star, 45, seven months after reportedly dumping him for failing to keep to her seven “marriage rules” which we revealed last July. They included having full access to one another’s phones and not contacting co-stars out of work after he had a fling with one. Amy, who has a daughter and son with Andrew, insisted on a weekly date night and a holiday every seven months. He had to keep in contact via FaceTime when working away, it was said. Agents for both actors refused to comment. Emmerdale fans will remember Amy for playing Chloe Atkinson in the ITV soap from 2000. She quit in 2005 to pursue a singing career. During her time on the soap, her character Chloe was part of some big storylines including her relationships with Scott Windsor and Carl King, who was in a relationship with Chastity Dingle. She lied to Carl about being pregnant and when Chastity found out, the pair ended up in a fight. Before Andrew, Amy dated Emmerdale co-star Ben Freeman for four years.
Amy Nuttall and Andrew Buchan's Troubled Relationship
The couple's relationship has been plagued by rumors of infidelity and reconciliation. In December 2022, Andrew left Amy for his Better co-star Leila Farzad, with the affair becoming public knowledge in February 2023. However, just weeks later, Leila returned to her husband James Maizels, while Andrew went back to his family, with The Sun reporting the actor told a friend: 'We're healing.'
Amy had set her husband seven strict rules to follow after their reunion in order to rekindle their relationship. The seven rules included having full access to one another's phones, a weekly date night, and a couple's holiday every seven months. Andrew also had to keep in contact via FaceTime when working away.
The 777 Approach
The couple's approach to rebuilding their marriage was reportedly based on the '777 approach.' The 777 approach makes up three of the rules, and the final one is that their work should be on an equal footing. The couple was seen together in June 2023 wearing their wedding rings, suggesting they were giving their relationship another go. However, in August 2023, Amy and Andrew split again after Andrew failed to stick to the seven marriage rules she had set out.
The Latest Development
Amy Nuttall has sparked speculation her marriage with cheating husband Andrew Buchan is on the rocks again. The Emmerdale actress, 42, ditched her wedding ring and looked emotional as she headed out on Saturday - the day after their 12th anniversary. In pictures obtained by The Sun, the Downton Abbey star cut a casual figure in a blue padded jacket which she teamed with a pair of denim jeans, but her ring was noticeably absent. MailOnline have contacted both Amy and Andrew's representatives for comment.
What's Next for Amy and Andrew?
While it's too early to say definitively whether or not Amy and Andrew are over for good, the latest developments suggest that their relationship is far from stable. It remains to be seen if they will be able to overcome their challenges and rebuild their marriage. Only time will tell whether their relationship will endure or if this is the final curtain call for the couple. Amy's emotional appearance on Saturday, coupled with the absence of her wedding ring, has certainly fueled speculation that their relationship might be on the brink of another breakup.
