Coronation Street star announces engagement in gorgeous ring snap

"1000000 times yes!"

coronation street alexandra mardell engaged

by Lucy Smith |
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The Coronation Street cast have seen many the engagement through the years. From Sally Carman (Abi Franklin) to, of course, Helen Flanagan, there's been a whole host of loved up cast members.

And as of last night, it would seem there's another actress set to tie the knot in the not-so-distant future.

Yep, Alexandra Mardell (Emma Brooker) has announced that she's engaged to boyfriend (now fiancé) Joe Parker, after the pair spent the UK's extensive lockdown together.

CHECK OUT: A brief history of Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow's relationship on Coronation Street

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A brief history of Steve McDonald and Tracy Barlow's relationship on Coronation Street (slider)

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Steve, Karen and Tracy's love triangle

After initially being married to Karen, Steve had a one night stand with Tracy after he and Karen separated in 2003.

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Tracy reveals Steve is the father of her baby

She revealed Steve was the father on his ACTUAL WEDDING DAY to Karen when they decided to give it another go, which left Karen distraught but she forgave him and they got on with their lives.

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Tracy gets pregnant

Tracy then became pregnant, and for some strange reason we can't quite remember pretended it was ROY'S baby (why oh why). She gave birth to her baby, whom Roy named Patience (bleh) but was renamed Amy when Tracy decided she wanted to give motherhood a go.

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Karen and Steve break up

...Or tried to, but Tracy was determined to split them up because she secretly fancied him. She was finally successful a year later and they gave things a go.

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Tracy and Steve date

But their romance is short-lived when Tracy discovers that he's only dating her to get custody of Amy.

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Steve marries Becky

It all goes a bit quiet for Steve and Tracy as Tracy is sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing her abusive boyfriend Charlie, and Steve marries Becky. But Becky and Tracy obviously don't see eye to eye and end up fighting ALL THE TIME.

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Tracy gets pregnant with twins

At some point during all this, Steve and Becky break up and Tracy gets pregnant with Steve's baby AGAIN - but this time it's twins. Sadly, Tracy suffers a miscarriage but pretends to Steve that Becky pushed her down the stairs and caused it.

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Steve and Tracy divorce

So close, but yet so far! Steve and Tracy do marry, but Becky gets ahold of Tracy's medical records which prove she did not cause the miscarriage and they divorce a year later

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Tracy and Steve are friends... Or are they more?

Fast forward through the Michelle years and Steve and Tracy are FINALLY in a good place, and can call each other friends. But is there more to this than meets the eye?

Sharing the happy news on her Instagram, the 27 year old wrote, "Love locked down!! 1000000 times yes! You make me so happy, my face hurts!

"Love you ridiculously. Future Mrs Parker 🤍 💍."

Can we get an, awww? ❤️

Mimicking his fiancée's sentiment over on his profile, partner Joe wrote, "Went in to 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 ❤."

Seriously, this pair are too cute.

Naturally, all of Ali's co-stars jumped in to congratulate the pair, with Georgia Taylor (a.k.a Toyah Battersby) commenting, "Omg you guys!!!! This is the most gorgeous news!! Congratulations 🥂🥰😘🥳 xxxxx."

Likewise, fans flocked to the actress' post, sending their love and best wishes underneath a series of loved up snaps of the pair, complete with Alexandra's gorgeous new engagement ring, of course.

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"Wow wow wow!!! Massive congratulations to you both. You are the cutest couple ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️," wrote one.

"Congratulations. You 2 are so adorable together. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. Hope we get to see wedding photos. ❤️," added another.

Showing off their evening, the couple celebrated the wonderful news with a glass of Champers, dressed to the nines in the home that they share together.

Alexandra and Joe have been dating for two years, but were friends before things got romantic.

Wishing you all the best, guys.

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