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Coronation Street star Samia Smith has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Matt.

The actress, who plays Maria Connor in the ITV1 soap, split from the property developer in January after five years of marriage.

She has cited his \"unreasonable behaviour\" as grounds for ending the marriage, the Sunday Mirror reports.

She has since begun dating her Coronation Street co-star Will Thorp (Chris Gray), while Matt has been spotted with model Hayley Goodhead.

Speaking in January of Samia's new relationship, Matt said: \"They have to live with what they've done. She's my wife. I love her and we've got a child. I'm just trying to get on with my life.\"

The former couple have a 19-month-old daughter together named Freya.
CORRIE beauty Samia Smith was single again yesterday after her divorce was finalised. The 29-year-old split from Matthew Smith, 34, earlier this year.

She then filed for divorce citing "unreasonable behaviour".

Samia revealed yesterday it has been granted — and she has reverted to her maiden name, Ghadie.

The actress, Maria Connor in the ITV1 soap, said in an online message: "So, I've got a new surprise name everyone... it's my old one... X "

The actress, who has a two-year-old daughter, has been dating co-star Will Thorp — who plays bad boy Chris Gray — since splitting with property developer Smith.

Earlier yesterday she told fans: "Morning! The gorgeous Will Thorp is on the Lorraine show later talking about the Chris/Cheryl/Lloyd storyline... just so ya know! X".

Thorp, 34, has split with wife Samantha, who is mother to his two children.

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