Coronation Street actor Shayne Ward has revealed details about how he proposed to his former Hollyoaks actress girlfriend Sophie Austin
Shayne Ward and his girlfriend Sophie Austin announced their engagement over the Christmas period, and now the pair have revealed the romantic way that Shayne popped the question.
Speaking to OK! Magazine, the happy couple, who welcomed their first baby, Willow, together in December 2016, revealed details of the moment as Sophie admitted she was SERIOUSLY caught off-guard... She was in her pyjamas at the time!
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Molly Conlin (Dotty Cotton)
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Molly Conlin (Dotty Cotton)
... 16-year-old Molly is now at college concentrating on her studies. After leaving the soap, the actress starred in Annabel's Kitchen, Horrible Histories and Blandings as well as adverts for Ragu Pasta Sauce and Bold 2 In 1.
Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster)
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Helen Flanagan (Rosie Webster)
Six years since leaving the soap, the actress has appeared in I'm a Celeb, Celebrity Super Spa, Celebrity Wedding Planner and Holby City. She has had her first child Matilda with Scott Sinclair. So adorbs!
Melissa Suffield (Lucy Beale)
Before Hetti Bywater, The Square's tearaway Lucy Beale was played by Melissa Suffield. But where is Mel now...
Melissa Suffield (Lucy Beale)
...since leaving Walford, Melissa has evolved as an actress and has since starred in Casualty and played the role of Norma Jean in a musical about Marilyn Monroe.
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham)
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Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham)
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Sam Aston (Chesney Brown)
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Sam Aston (Chesney Brown)
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Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle)
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Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle)
Eden is still in Emmerdale and recently was involved in a storyline where Belle pretended to be pregnant to keep her boyfriend. Uh oh.
Charlie Jones (Ben Mitchell)
'Enders troublemaker Ben Mitchell has been played by a handful of actors, but we'll never forget the sweet Charlie Jones who was tormented by the evil Stella. Where is Charlie now?
Charlie Jones (Ben Mitchell)
Charlie is now studying acting at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts – he looks COMPLETELY different to his Walford days.
Charlie Clements (Bradley Branning)
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Charlie Clements (Bradley Branning)
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Sonny Flood (Josh Ashworth)
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Sonny Flood (Josh Ashworth
Sonny has since completed a law degree at the University of Manchester, working as a paralegal. Miles away from underage drinking a pint at The Dog, eh!
Former Hollyoaks actress Sophie told the publication: "In the past, I had told Shayne that if he was ever going to propose I would love my family to be there.
"We were stood in the hallway - I was wearing pyjamas and my hair was tied up with a pair of knickers!"
So sneaky Shayne, who is due to leave his role as Aidan Connor in Corrie very soon, already knew exactly how he should propose when the time came.
He listened to Sophie's request, and the couple revealed both of their families were present for the proposal.
As if that wasn't cute enough, Sophie's dad got in on the act and played the couple's favourite song I've Dreamed Of You by Barbra Streisand for Shayne to then ask his girlfriend for a dance before popping the big question.
Sophie revealed: "Once the music started, Shayne came over and asked if he could have a dance with me. I suddenly though oh crap, he is going to ask me in front of everybody.
"I know it sounds weird as I’m an actor but I don’t like being the centre of attention. But it was the perfect ending to our lovely Christmas."
Cute!
Shayne and Sophie, who started dating in 2016, announced they were expecting a baby just a few months into their relationship and welcoming Willow May in December 2016.
Announcing the news at the time, proud dad Shayne wrote on Twitter: "Proud to share our incredible news. Me and Sophie had a beautiful baby girl. We are completely besotted and in love with the deepest of hearts. Our world. Willow May Ward."
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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