Shona McGarty appears to have confirmed her romance with former EastEnders co-star Tony Discipline, following a series of social media posts that have delighted fans. The actress, best known for playing Whitney Dean on the BBC soap, shared a carousel of images from a weekend event, with Tony by her side in several shots.
Cosy photos spark romance rumours
In two of the pictures, the pair are seen with their arms around each other, smiling and laughing together. Tony, who played Tyler Moon on EastEnders, commented on the post with the words, ‘Good times girl,’ accompanied by confetti and fire emojis. This is not the first time the two have been seen together at events, and fans have been speculating about their relationship status for some time.
‘A beautiful couple,’ one follower wrote under the latest images, while others noted how happy the stars looked. The post also featured a selfie with another EastEnders alumna, Lorraine Stanley, who played Karen Taylor.
Fan reactions and surprise return
Fans were thrilled to see Shona enjoying herself, as she also shared a video of the group raving together, clearly immersed in the atmosphere and music. The romance news comes after Shona made a surprise return to the BBC soap earlier this year, two years after her character Whitney left Albert Square in 2024. Whitney’s exit followed the discovery that her partner Zack Hudson (James Farrar) had cheated on her with best friend Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa).
Last month, Whitney returned to Walford to meet Zack, who hoped to rekindle their relationship. However, he was shocked to learn that Whitney had moved on and was seeing someone else. Tony Discipline, meanwhile, last appeared on EastEnders in 2013 after a two-year stint. His character Tyler had a tumultuous relationship with Whitney, which kept viewers engaged for months.
Metro has reached out to Shona’s representatives for comment on the romance rumours.
