Huge congratulations are in order for Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick who has announced her engagement to show producer Kate Brooks two months after confirming their relationship. The couple, who revealed their relationship on National Coming Out Day in October, became engaged last night (12th Dec).
Michelle, who is best known for playing Vanessa Woodfield on the soap, took to Twitter to reveal that she'd been planning the engagement for months and was overjoyed that Kate had said yes, writing, 'So after months of planning, I popped the question!!! She said yes!!! 💍👰🏼👰🏻 #loveislove #noordinaryproposal.' [sic]
Fans were over the moon for Michelle and Kate, with many writing messages of congratulations under the post. One wrote, 'Congratulations to both you & Kate. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” I think you’ve just proved that to Kate', as another added, 'Lovely news, congratulations to you both!'
But it wasn't just fans who sent their best wishes to the couple, as plenty of Michelle's fellow soap stars rushed to comment too. Hayley Tamaddon, who played Del Dingle in the soap, wrote, 'Congrats to both of you!' and Emily Head AKA Rebecca White simply wrote three heart emojis.
Jonathan Wrather, who played Pierce Harris, wrote, 'Oh wow!!..congratulations to you both. Amazing', and Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell in EastEnders, wrote, 'Congratulations.'
Swipe through to see which other celebrities have become engaged in 2018...
Celebrity engagements 2018 (Radio - slider - nov updated)
1 of 18Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair
Celtic FC footballer Scott Sinclair proposed to Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan in Disneyland, just weeks before the couple's second child was due to arrive.
2 of 18Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady
Despite only being together for a number of months, former Celebrity Big Brother star Andrew Brady popped the question to Love Island host Caroline Flack in April.
3 of 18Chris Zylka and Paris Hilton
American actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a romantic skiing trip in Aspen in January.She wrote on Instagram, 'I said Yas! ud83dudc70ud83cudffcud83dudc85ud83cudffcud83dudc8dud83dudc8e So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate. Perfect for me in every way. So dedicated, loyal, loving & kindhearted. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! You are my dream come true! Thank you for showing me that fairytales do exist.ud83dude0d'. [sic]
4 of 18Lisa Riley
Loose Women star Lisa Riley announced her secret boyfriend had proposed to her in May. Sharing a photo of herself to Instagram, Lisa wrote, 'Yes I can now confirm the rumours are true... I have got engaged... My soul mate and best mate and love of my life Al is the best thing to have ever happened to me... We have absolutely NO date set for ANY wedding day, just happy together... Zero fuss, just firmed our togethernessud83dude18.' [sic]
5 of 18Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele confirmed her boyfriend Zandy Reich proposed to her, showing off her stunning diamond ring on Instagram.
6 of 18Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran asked his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn to marry him in January. He wrote on Instagram, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx' [sic]
7 of 18Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
After meeting on The Jump, former Made In Chelsea lothario Spencer Matthews popped the question to his model girlfriend Vogue Williams. The couple later married in a private ceremony before welcoming their baby boy.
8 of 18Jade Ewen and Daniel de Bourg
Sugababes singer Jade Ewen revealed to her fans that her actor boyfriend Daniel de Bourg had proposed to her on Valentine's Day.
9 of 18Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson confirmed he and Ariana Grande were engaged in an interview with Jimmy Fallon. However, just a few months later, the pair announced their split in October.
10 of 18Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
Justin Bieber reportedly proposed to Hailey Baldwin whilst on holiday in the Bahamas. Then, in November, Justin and Hailey CONFIRMED they'd tied the knot when the model changed her name to 'Hailey Baldwin' on Instagram.
11 of 18Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly
Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock popped the question to his model girlfriend Emma Louise Connolly. Proudlock proposed as the pair celebrated their four-year anniversary in Sweden.
12 of 18Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling announced their engagement in August 2018 by taking out an advertisement in The Times newspaper which read, 'Mr C.W.F. Jopling and Miss E.J. Goulding. The engagement is announced between Caspar, son of The Hon Nicholas Jopling of Yorkshire and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam of Yorkshire, and Elena, daughter of Mr Arthur Goulding of Hertfordshire and Mrs Tracey Sumner of West Midlands.'
13 of 18Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch
Leona Lewis hinted that she and her boyfriend of eight years Dennis Jauch had gotten engaged by showing off a ring on that finger in an Instagram Story whilst they were on holiday in Puerto Rico.
14 of 18Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson
Made In Chelsea stars Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson announced their engagement in August. Ryan popped the question whilst the pair were on holiday in LA.
15 of 18engagements
16 of 18Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke
Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke announced his engagement to boyfriend Gareth Locke in September. The pair had been friends for over 10 years before realising they were perfect for each other.
17 of 18Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright
Rio Ferdinand popped the question to former TOWIE star Kate Wright whilst the couple were on holiday in Abu Dhabi. The former footballer made the moment extra special by including his three children.
18 of 18Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick AKA Vanessa Woodfield announced her engagement to show producer Kate Brooks by posting a stunning photo on Twitter to announce she'd planned an elaborate proposal.
Michelle took to Instagram to announce her relationship with Kate on 11th October - National Coming Out Day. Although it's not known how long they'd been together at that point, she shared a stunning snap of the two of them alongside the caption, 'It will all work out in the end ❤️🌈❤️ #behappy #nationalcomingoutday #loveislove @thekatebrooks' [sic]
Michelle has previously been married to her ex Rosie Nicholl, but they split in February 2017 - two years after exchanging their vows.
Kate was previously an assistant producer on Emmerdale, but after boss Iain MacLeod left to work on Coronation Street, she was promoted to be shared title of producer with Laura Shaw.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.
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