Coronation Street actress Tanisha Gorey has revealed she is engaged to her long-term partner, Lucas Whelan. The 24-year-old star, famed for playing Asha Alahan on the ITV soap, shared the happy news via a sweet Instagram post on Saturday.
A Festive Proposal Filled With Love
The romantic proposal appears to have taken place during a holiday getaway. Gorey posted images of a hotel room lavishly decorated with red and silver balloons, including a banner that spelled out 'I love you'. The scene was set for Lucas to get down on one knee, a moment the actress described as leaving her 'still crying' with happiness.
She commemorated the special day with a series of Polaroid pictures and was even treated to a heart-shaped cake bearing the words 'just engaged'. In one particularly festive snap, the smitten couple posed in front of a Christmas tree, with Tanisha proudly showing off her dazzling new engagement ring.
Co-Stars Rush to Share Congratulations
The ITV star's social media announcement was quickly flooded with warm wishes from her colleagues on the cobbles. Fellow Coronation Street actors including Andy Whyment, Ellie Leach, and Sally Dynevor all left congratulatory comments for the newly engaged pair.
This real-life joy for Tanisha stands in stark contrast to the challenging storyline currently facing her on-screen character. Asha Alahan has recently been at the centre of harrowing plots involving a suicide attempt and subsequent mental health struggles, with October episodes moving viewers to tears.
From Soap Drama to Real-Life Celebration
While Asha navigates recovery and has recently been hailed a hero for her actions during the Corrie and Emmerdale crossover crash, Tanisha Gorey is celebrating a major personal milestone. The actress, who has played Asha since 2009, looks forward to her future with fiancé Lucas, marking a beautiful new chapter away from the dramatic storylines of Weatherfield.
