Jessica Ellis has got engaged.
Jessica Ellis and Michael Shaw (c) Instagram/Jessica Ellis
The former 'Hollyoaks' actress - who portrayed Tegan Lomax in the Channel 4 soap from 2013 to 2018 - and her fiance Michael Shaw are to marry after he popped the question on Sunday (09.05.21).
She wrote on Instagram: "Well yesterday was a bit of alright thanks to my fiancé @mtshaw91 (sic)"
Michael wrote: "She said YES (sic)"
Following the proposal, Jessica's former 'Hollyoaks' co-stars and real-life couple Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy - who are also engaged - joined the pair to celebrate.
Daisy - who played Kim Butterfield in the Channel 4 soap from 2014 to 2018 - wrote: "Had the most special day yesterday, suprising our best friend after her proposal!!! CONGRATULATIONS @jellis1987 & @mtshaw91!! Is there anything better than seeing your friends SO happy?! I can’t wait for the most wild, crazy, unique, hilarious and special wedding we’ve got in store for us here (trust me, the initial plans made a woman on the table next to us interrupt to ask if she could be invited) Wishing a lifetime of happiness, trips to Wales, visits to Flamingoland and boozy nights (all with Bob & Rita in tow) to the MR & MRS ELLIS / SHAW to be!! Love you sooooo much! (sic)"
Jess admitted Daisy's heartfelt post made her emotional.
She commented: "I’m crying!!!! Thanks for the best day EVER! (sic)"
Several 'Oaks' stars past and present congratulated the happy couple on their engagement news.
Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen) wrote: "Congratulations. your ring is beautiful (sic)"
Amanda Clapham (Holly Cunningham) shared: "Congratulations!! Beautiful ring xXx (sic)"
Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell) posted: "AWWWW MASSIVE CONGRATS to both of you. Lovely news (sic)"