Helen George, the 40-year-old actress known for her role in Call the Midwife, has recently joined the exclusive dating app Raya following a cooling-off period with her former co-star Olly Rix. Helen, who is now single after her seven-year relationship with Jack Ashton ended last summer, has turned to the app to explore new connections.
Helen and Olly, 39, shared a serious on-screen romance in the BBC drama and developed a close friendship after both ended their previous relationships. However, they have since drifted apart. On her Raya profile, Helen—who has linked her account to her Instagram—highlights her passions for hotels, restaurants, meditation, theatre, travel, dogs, and antiques. Her profile features Leon Bridges’ “Smooth Sailin’” as her chosen song.
Helen George joined Raya following her split from Olly Rix and is exploring new connections after ending her seven-year relationship
Helen has been active on social media, posting photos from a recent vacation in Puglia, Italy. These snapshots show her enjoying Italian streets, a scenic lake, and sharing moments with friends. This holiday followed her filming for the 14th series of Call the Midwife, where her character Trixie Franklin was last seen heading to New York with Olly’s character, Matthew Aylward, who has since been written out of the show. Despite this, Helen is confirmed to return to Poplar for future episodes.
Following their breakups—Olly with Natasha Fagri around the same time as Helen’s split—their brief but intense bond raised speculation about a romantic link after Helen was seen leaving Olly’s home in October. However, by June, Olly unfollowed Helen on Instagram and removed her photos, signaling a clean break. A source noted that while Helen’s friends encouraged her to join Raya, she is currently content and views a potential relationship as an added bonus rather than a necessity.
