Coronation Street actress Tanisha Gorey shared with fans that she is engaged to her boyfriend Lucas Whelan in an Instagram post while on a romantic holiday
Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey announces engagement to Lucas Whelan(Image: @tanisha.gorey/Instagram)
Coronation Street actress Tanisha Gorey has revealed that she is engaged to her boyfriend, Lucas Whelan. Taking to Instagram, Tanisha, who was left emotional after Lucas popped the question during their romantic holiday, shared a picture of her diamond ring on social media.
The actress has played Asha Alahan since 2009. Showing off her diamond sparkler, the 24 year old star told fans that she was “still crying”, after Lucas surprised her with the proposal. And it looks as though Lucas had everything prepared, as Tanisha also showed off a pink and white cake with a message on it that read “just engaged.”
Giving fans more of an insight into her special moment, she showed that Lucas had placed red and silver balloons in their hotel room, with one spelling out “I love you.” The ITV star captioned the post saying: “Brb still crying,” which was accompanied by a tear, ring and heart emoji.
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Within moments of posting her message, her Weatherfield co-stars and friends rushed to the comment section. Vicky Myers, who plays DS Lisa Swain in the ITV soap, wrote: “Congratulations to you both. What fabulous news xxx.”
Andy Whyment also said: “Ah, amazing, congratulations to you both.” Former Corrie star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach added: “Eeeeekkkk congratulations.”
Meanwhil,e Cait Fitton penned: “Whattt???!! Omgggg I’m so happy for you both! Congrats to you and Lucas.” Since arriving on the cobbles, Tanisha has had a string of heavy-duty storylines to contend with.
Her latest was in October when her character attempted to commit suicide. Unbeknownst to her father, Dev, Asha had tried to overdose on pills but was fortunately found in the street and taken to the hospital, where she recovered.
At the time, Asha was seen explaining: “I just remember that after Mason died, and then Craig died, I just started spiralling. I started feeling really low, hollowed out like a ghost. I know it sounds daft…”
She continued to explain to her father: “I tried, Dad, I really tried to focus on the good, but nothing worked. And I just wanted it all to stop but I didn’t know how so…” In response, an emotional Dev said: “No, accidents happen, people make mistakes.”
But before Dev was able to continue, Asha jumped in to inform her dad that her attempt was not an accident. In fact, she had wanted to end her life. She went on to say: “But dad… it wasn’t an accident. I’m so sorry. I know that once I’d taken those pills, I shouldn’t have. I’m glad that it didn’t work, I’m glad that I’m here.”
In a heartbreaking seen witnessed by the show’s legaion of fans, Dev broke down in tears as he confided in his wife Bernie. He told her: “The drugs she’s taken… they think they might have caused some damage,” he said as he fell apart. I nearly lost her, didn’t I? I nearly lost my little girl and I didn’t see it. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”
Tanisha stars alongside her on-screen twin brother Adam Hussain. And the pair recently posed for pictures at the Soap Awards over the weekend. The duo, along with their on-screen dad were nominated for the Best Family award.
Despite not winning the award, both Adam and Tanisha were all smiles as they posed alongside their partners. In one snap which Tanisha posted to her Instagram stories, she looked the picture of elegance in her thigh high split dress.
Meanwhile Lucas, was seen wearing a sophisticated blue suit. Tanisha captioned the post saying: “Date night.” And her co-stars and fans were quick with messages of congratulations over how good they looked together.
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