December of that year. On being asked to return again, Edwards declined, stating that negative comments made about him on social media influenced his decision, but "never say never". He reiterated his possible return also in May 2021. In 2022, it was announced that Edwards would be starring as the role of Peter George in the UK tour of Hilary Bonner's political thriller Dead Lies. The tour ran from March to June 2022. Personal life Edwards became engaged to Rachel Stevens in 2002, but the couple broke up in late 2003. Edwards later married Lydia Metz on 2 May 2009. In December 2020, he announced that the pair were expecting a child after undergoing two rounds of IVF. She gave birth to a son on 2 May 2021. He also has a daughter who was also conceived through IVF, Scarlett, born in 2017. References External links 1971 births Living people Alumni of Manchester Metropolitan University English male soap opera actors Male actors from London People educated at Millfield People educated at Millfield Preparatory School