Soap Star's Joyful Announcement
Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon, best known for playing Bethany Platt, has shared some wonderful personal news, announcing her engagement to footballer Ryan Ledson. The actress took to social media over the weekend to reveal that her partner had proposed, marking a perfect end to her birthday celebrations.
Alongside a series of romantic photos that prominently featured her stunning new engagement ring, Lucy penned a heartfelt caption for her followers. 'Ending the birthday weekend with my best friend as a fiancé!' she wrote with clear excitement. She added, 'I can't wait to marry you,' making sure to tag Ryan Ledson directly in the post.
Flood of Congratulations from Co-Stars
It did not take long for the comments section to be inundated with warm messages from her colleagues and friends in the television industry. The outpouring of support highlights how popular the actress is amongst her peers.
Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth on the cobbles, exclaimed: 'Yayyyyyyyyy!! HE DID IT!!!! Soooo happy for you Juicy Lucy!! Brilliant news!!' His co-star Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley) chimed in with a playful: 'hats at the READY.'
The congratulations continued with Liam McCheyne (Dylan Wilson) writing simply, 'Congratulations to you both,' and Channique Sterling-Brown (Dee-Dee Bailey) adding, 'Things we LOVE to see!' Former cast member Sally Ann Matthews (Jenny Connor) commented 'Finally!!! Huge congratulations to you both,' while Samia Longchambon (Maria Connor) called them a 'gorgeous pair.'
The well-wishes extended beyond the world of Weatherfield. Danny Miller from Emmerdale sent his love, noting, 'Congratulations mate!! So happy for you both and the kids.' Similarly, Jorgie Porter of Hollyoaks fame posted an enthusiastic, 'Awww yay!'
A Growing Family and Personal Strength
Lucy Fallon and Ryan Ledson first made their relationship public on Instagram back in 2021. Since then, their family has grown significantly. The couple are proud parents to two young children: their son, Sonny Jude, aged two, and a daughter, Nancy Margaret, who was born earlier this year.
Lucy's return to Coronation Street after a three-year break was quickly followed by the announcement of her second pregnancy. Before going on maternity leave, her character Bethany was central to a major and hard-hitting storyline that saw her travel to Turkey for cosmetic surgery. The plot took a dramatic turn when the procedure went wrong, leaving Bethany hospitalised and needing to use a stoma bag, a storyline for which Fallon has received significant praise.
In a brave move away from her acting roles, Lucy and Ryan featured on the ITVBe documentary series 'Drama Queens' last year. The show provided a candid look into their lives, during which Lucy courageously opened up about experiencing a pregnancy loss before the birth of their son Sonny. She shared how the trauma of that loss filled her subsequent pregnancy with anxiety, making the arrival of their healthy son feel 'even more special'.
With a beautiful new ring on her finger, the support of her television family, and her own young family at home, this marks a wonderfully happy chapter for Lucy Fallon and Ryan Ledson.
