It was a very difficult time for him during which all of his friends and family supported him.“We have started recently dating and its early days, so we are not rushing into anything but are both enjoying each other’s company.”From guest to girlfriend: Nikki Sanderson was at Greg and Satah's weddingNikki Sanderson in yellow watches Greg and Sarah whitehurst weddingCuddle: Nikki Sanderson and a fellow wedding guest with GregNight out: Nikki Sanderson attends The British Soap Awards in Manchester on Saturday nightNikki Sanderson at the centre of a love triangle after it emerged her new man got married 10 months ago We’re happier than ever. He … At the time, she described her relationship as ‘serious’, insisting: “We are very happy.” Now, in a new interview with OK! Insurance boss Greg also declared his undying love on their wedding video which he put on Twitter. Greg Whitehurst with wife, ... Twitter John Barnes said he didn't mean to cause offence by accidentally posting the picture. A marriage split is always devastating for everyone involved, let alone when it ends so quickly.And a member of 25-year-old Sarah’s family revealed she has been unable to talk to them about the split.The family member added: “We had no idea about Greg’s relationship with Nikki until this week and we are very worried about Sarah’s welfare.“We are also pretty angry, especially as Nikki was at the wedding.”The actress, who plays Maxine Minniver in Channel 4’s Make-up artist Samantha Mercer gushed online: “Take a look and drool over Sarah and Greg’s wedding, two equally gorgeous beings make a perfect match!”Insurance boss Greg also declared his undying love on their wedding video which he put on Twitter.He said: “Sarah, today I pledge to spend the rest of my life with you.”It is unclear exactly why the Whitehursts’ marriage hit the rocks so early.At the start of this year everything seemed rosy as the pair brought in the New Year by throwing a house party for friends.And just a week earlier Greg showered his new wife with expensive gifts for Christmas, including a Mercedes car.He wrote online: “Starting the New Year as man and wife. The actress, who plays Maxine Minniver in the Channel 4 soap, even went to the wedding but the marriage was quickly over and Greg hooked up with Nikki. Greg Whitehurst with wife, Sarah, on their wedding day 4 of 17. The Hollyoaks and ex-Corrie actress, 31, was at Greg Whitehurst’s wedding in July but has quickly gone from guest to girlfriendThe Hollyoaks and ex-Corrie actress, 31, was a guest at Greg Whitehurst’s A friend of wife Sarah said: “We can’t believe it’s all happened so quickly.”Nikki has found herself at the centre of a messy love triangle just like a soap storyline.Nikki – up for best actress tonight at the British Soap Awards in Manchester – watched as the newlyweds enjoyed their first dance after the groom pledged to spend the rest of his life with Sarah.But now, less than a year later, the marriage has collapsed and Nikki, 31, is dating bearded Greg.Tonight a friend of Sarah and Greg said: “The whole thing is a mess. When are you going to get married?’“Obviously we’d like all that one day but we’re just happy doing us right now.”All best laid plans have now been ripped up as the pair seek love in another relationship unless there is a reconciliation in the offing, which seems unlikely after Nikki's announcement.Lockdown has taken its toll on the relationship of Nikki Sanderson and Greg Whitehurst as she announces their split after five years togetherNikki Sanderson confirmed she split from boyfriend Greg Whitehurst in lockdownNikki Sanderson shows her former boyfriend what he is missingNikki Sanderson splits from boyfriend Greg Whitehurst after five years