Doctor Who showrunner and acclaimed writer Russell T Davies has quietly confirmed a new relationship after sharing a festive photo with his boyfriend, Oliver Cole.
The image, posted around Christmas, showed the couple smiling together as Davies wished followers a “Merry Christmas” from himself and Oliver.
The moment quickly caught attention because it marks Davies’ first publicly shared romance since the death of his husband, Andrew Smith, in 2018.
Davies has spoken openly in the past about his grief following Smith’s death, including weaving elements of loss and love into his celebrated series Years and Years.
According to reporting, Oliver Cole is 27 and works as a model, with the pair believed to have been seeing each other quietly for several months.
The couple’s 35-year age gap has drawn some online commentary, but most reactions have focused on warmth, support, and genuine happiness.
Fans and fellow actors responded enthusiastically to the photo, filling the comments with heart emojis and messages of congratulations.
Several well-known figures praised the couple publicly, with some calling them a “beautiful” and “delicious” pairing.
Cole has also shared glimpses of his time visiting the Doctor Who set, playfully referencing the TARDIS while making it clear he is not the next Doctor.
While Davies has kept much of his private life out of the spotlight in recent years, this small but meaningful post felt intentional rather than accidental.
For many LGBTQ+ fans, the moment resonated as a reminder that love can reappear later in life, even after profound loss.
Davies’ career has long been celebrated for centering queer stories with depth, realism, and emotional honesty.
Seeing that same tenderness reflected in his own life has struck a chord with audiences who have grown up with his work.
The post was not a dramatic announcement or a glossy photoshoot, but a simple, affectionate snapshot.
In its quiet way, it communicated comfort, companionship, and the possibility of new beginnings.
At a time when visibility often comes packaged as spectacle, Davies’ understated confirmation felt refreshingly human.
For fans, it was less about headlines and more about seeing someone they admire find joy again.
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