Coronation Street actress Alexandra Mardell and boyfriend Joe Parker could barely contain their excitement after announcing their engagement.
The couple beamed with joy as they shared photos of their celebrations, and of course the diamond engagement ring, on Instagram.
27-year-old Alexandra Mardell first appeared on the cobbles of ITV’s Coronation Street and has become a firm favourite with loyal fans of the show.
In the Instagram post on Monday, Alexandra wrote that the couple’s love was “locked down” and that she had said yes “1,000,000” times.
In the post, she wrote: “Love locked down!! 1000000 times yes! You make me so happy, my face hurts! Love you ridiculously. Future Mrs Parker.”
(Image: joeparker45/Instagram)
Not to be outdone Joe also shared the news with his followers, barely able to contain how “lucky” he was feeling.
“Went into lockdown with a girlfriend, came out with a fiancée. What a lucky man I am. Can’t wait to marry you @alexandramardell I love you,” he gushed.
According to The Sun, the couple met when they were students but only got together a couple of years after they graduated.
(Image: joeparker45/Instagram)
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In a previous post from January 2020, when the couple moved in together, Alexandra wrote: “GSA Grad Ball 2015 – we were just friends, two years later we were a couple, now two years together, he’s moving in!”
The couple apparently share a passion for date nights, lazy days, long walks and chicken wings.
Friends and colleagues from Coronation Street also lined up to congratulate the couple.
Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany Platt, commented on the post: “OMG! So happy for you both! Congratulations! Crying real tears xxxxxxxx”.
Samia Longchambon who plays Maria also got in on the excitement and wrote: “Whaaaaa!!Amazing news you gorgeous pair! Huge congrats Ali!”
And Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby in the soap added: “Omg you guys! This is the most gorgeous news!! Congratulations”.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
