Emmerdale star Max Parker opens up over sexuality and relationship with Kris Mochrie "I'm quite upset in the way it came out." 22/12/2020 Emmerdale star Max Parker has opened up about his sexuality in a new interview, as well as his relationship with co-star Kris Mochrie. The pair, who play on-screen brothers Luke and Lee Posner in the ITV soap, confirmed their relationship a few months ago – and have recently moved in together. In an in-depth talk with Attitude, Max has spoken about coming to terms with being gay, revealing he felt like he lived a 'double life' as a teenager.