Emmerdale stars Max Parker and Kris Mochrie ‘are DATING off-screen’

Emmerdale stars Max Parker and Kris Mochrie are reportedly dating after playing brothers on the soap.

Sources claim the pair have been on a string of dates after meeting during Kris’ final day of filming as rapist Lee Posner last year.

Kris shared a glimpse of his blossoming romance with Kris with a cosy selfie on Friday, after they enjoyed a waterfall hike together last month.

A source told The Sun that Kris met Max – who plays Lee’s brother Luke – after filming his final scenes, as Lee was killed off after being attacked by Robert Sugden.

They said: ‘They were cast as brothers and are really alike and have been joking that casting did a great job.

‘The boys kept in touch after Kris finished on the show but they’ve spent a lot of time together over summer.

‘It’s early days but they’re really enjoying themselves and who knows what the future holds.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Max Parker and Kris Mochrie for comment.

Last month both Max and Kris sparked dating speculation when they enjoyed a rainy hike together.

Kris also shared a snap alongside Max as they sunbathed together, with the caption: ‘London lads lazily lounging like.’

Max’s character Luke first appeared on the soap after forming a friendship with Victoria Sugden, who was raped by Lee following a night out.

Victoria struggled to overcome her horrific ordeal, especially after learning she was pregnant with his baby, and was horrified to learn Luke was his brother.

Lee was eventually killed by Victoria’s vengeful brother Robert, while Luke and Victoria’s relationship has remained platonic, though bosses have hinted things could turn romantic in the future.