 She is also known for her long-standing on-off relationship with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) which has been likened to the relationship of "Taylor and Burton" by producer Iain McLeod.King was off-screen from February 2009 until October 2009 due to her maternity leave.King later took a 6-month break in May 2012 and was offscreen from 16 July to 10 December.