Shona McGarty has shared a teaser for her upcoming single 'Mr Anxiety' on Instagram, and among the first to react was her rumoured boyfriend and former EastEnders co-star Tony Discipline. Tony, who played Tyler Moon on the BBC soap, left clapping hands and fire emojis under the post, fueling ongoing speculation about their relationship.
Shona McGarty's Musical Comeback
The 34-year-old actress, who left EastEnders in 2024 after 16 years as Whitney Dean, is focusing on her music career. She released a cover of 'A Change Is Gonna Come' in 2012 but returned to original music in 2025 with 'Unapologetically Me'. Now, she is set to release 'Mr Anxiety' later this month, a song about anxiety and overthinking.
Alongside the teaser, Shona wrote: 'Wrote a song about my favourite uninvited house guest: Mr Anxiety.' She added: 'First teaser is officially here! If you’re a certified overthinker who makes up entire scenarios in your head at 3 AM, this one is for you!'
Fan Reactions and Romance Rumours
Fans flooded the comments with encouragement, with one writing: 'IT IS ABOUT TIME!!! She has arrived! Super excited for this.' Another said: 'Love it @shonabmx now we need you & @aitch to make a tune.' Tony's comment also drew attention, as the former co-stars have been linked romantically since March 2026, when they posed for a cosy photo during a night out.
They were seen together again in May, and in June, they appeared close at a friend's birthday party. According to The Sun, a source said: 'Shona has been trolled mercilessly in the past over her relationships. There’s always been a spark there with Tony, and finally they’re both single at the same time. They’re two people having fun getting to know each other in a whole new way.'
Past Relationships
Before Tony, Shona was engaged to David Bracken in 2024, but they split in 2025. She has also dated EastEnders co-star Max Bowden, Ryan Harris, and Matt Lapinskas. Neither Shona nor Tony has publicly confirmed their romance, but fans continue to monitor their social media interactions closely.
'Mr Anxiety' is expected to be released later this month, marking another step in Shona's musical journey post-EastEnders.
