Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher has said that her character Nina will be "a really nice match" for Asha as they start a new relationship.

The pair have been getting increasingly close over the last few months, with Nina giving Asha (Tanisha Gorey) the courage to stand up to and ditch her bad-boy boyfriend Corey.

On Monday night's episode Asha decided to kiss Nina and swiftly apologised, prompting Nina to tell her that there was nothing to apologise for.

"Nina is so free and I don't think Asha has ever known anyone like that," Gallagher told The Sun. "When Asha met Nina I think she was wowed because Nina is so different and maybe someone that Asha wishes she was a bit more like in terms of Nina's 'don't care' attitude.

"[Nina] is impressed that Asha has done what she should have done and that she is starting to realise her own worth. Asha does it in such a strong way and tends to not always believe in herself so this surprises Nina and makes her see Asha in a different way.

"From Nina's point of view, [the kiss] came out of the blue. Nina's feelings for Asha have been a slow development and at first she was just always being a good friend.

"Nina is a passionate person and does things with a lot of detail... they are two really good characters that can learn from each other. It is a really nice match."

Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV.