Away from Emmerdale, Dr Liam Cavanagh actor Jonny McPherson’s love life has made headlines over the years21:16, 22 Jun 2026Emmerdale’s Dr Liam Cavanagh has had his fair share of village romances - but what do we know about actor Jonny McPherson ’s love life?‌Jonny joined the cast back in 2014 playing the beloved village doctor, Liam. And since then, he’s become a firm favourite with viewers and has played a part in several big storylines.‌From his many relationships to the heartbreaking death of his daughter Leanna (Mimi Slinger), Liam’s time in the Dales has not been short of drama.‌Especially recently, as in Monday’s episode (June 22), he helped track down Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) after his son, Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) was abducted.Away from the soap, Jonny’s love life has often made headlines over the years. But which Emmerdale co-star did he date? And what has he said about his ‘wonderful’ girlfriend? Here’s everything you need to know about Jonny’s love life.Jonny’s romance with Emmerdale co-star‌In 2019, during an Emmerdale charity trip to Lapland, Jonny McPherson and Moira Dingle star Natalie J. Robb began to develop feelings for one another. And in January 2020, the pair shared a kiss.However, that same year, the country went into lockdown due to Covid-19. As a result, new couple Natalie and Jonny decided to move in together - something that Natalie later described as “too soon".Speaking about the early days of their romance with the Mirror in November 2020, Jonny revealed: "We had to make a decision as lots of couples did. We decided to move in together and so, yes, lockdown did fast forward our relationship."‌Jonny continued: "We get on so well. We come from quite different backgrounds but we are essentially the same person. We are both a pair of big kids. We have exactly the same stupid humour."A source at the time told The Mirror: “Natalie has had her fair share of romps as Moira but this time she’s found love off screen. Everyone is so happy for them. Lockdown gave them some quality time together and they couldn’t be happier. It’s still early days but Natalie can’t stop smiling.”Natalie and Jonny’s split‌Although Natalie and Jonny got through lockdown with "flying colours", the pair called it quits in 2021. However, they are said to still be friends.Meanwhile in 2022, Natalie opened up about the end of her romance with Jonny. She told The Sun: “Unfortunately, it was Covid times, so there was this added pressure.“He moved in with me during the first lockdown and it was just too intense, too soon. And if you’re not used to that, which I hadn’t been for a while, we realised pretty quickly that we were better off as friends.”‌Jonny’s 'wonderful' girlfriendShortly after their split, Jonny went back to his houseboat after living on it on-and-off for around four years. Opening up about his living arrangement to Lorraine, Jonny said: "[You've got] everything you need."It's seven feet wide, a traditional English narrowboat. So I can barely stick my arms out! It's got a seven-foot cabin height, so I can just about get on my tip-toes.Article continues belowAnd in 2023, Jonny confirmed he was in a relationship with a "wonderful" new woman following his split from Natalie.Discussing his new beau, Jonny told OK! Magazine. : “I am with someone. She is absolutely wonderful. We’ve been together for a couple of years. I am really happy.”Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday at 8:00pm on ITV1 and ITVX