EastEnders icon Samantha Womack finds love with co-star following marriage split By Ellen Smith EastEnders icon Samantha Womack is reportedly dating a fellow soap star. Samantha, who famously played Ronnie Mitchell on the square, has now reportedly found love with co-star Oliver Farnworth, with the two having starred alongside each other 2019 stage adaptation of The Girl On The Train. Fans will also know Oliver for his portrayal of Andy Carver in Coronation Street from 2014. The character was, of course, killed by the evil Pat Phelan in 2017. Oliver Farnworth and Samantha Womack at the press night after party for "The Girl On The Train" in 2019 (via Getty)