Emmerdale co-stars Mark Jordon and Laura Norton have admitted they kept news of their engagement a secret for seven months.
The Emmerdale stars’ revealed earlier this month that they had got engaged, and Laura, who plays Kerry Wyatt on the ITV soap, has now confirmed he popped the question last summer.
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In response to a congratulatory tweet from actors’ management agency Winterson’s, Laura wrote: “I mean …. it was 7 months ago … but … you’re very cute. Thank you (sic)”
News of the pair’s engagement broke on January 2nd when Mark, who plays Daz Spencer in Emmerdale, admitted he was “elated to have heard the word ‘yes'” from Laura, following a mixed 2018.
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He tweeted: “Well 2018 had some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. Really got to feel the love of true friends. Feel blessed by the support of my children and elated to have heard the word “yes ” from the most beautiful woman in the world.”
Mark, 53, shared a picture of Laura yesterday from the day he proposed.
He wrote on Instagram: “Little did she know” alongside a ring emoji.
Mark has also played down speculation Laura might be leaving Emmerdale after he shared a music video she stars in.
He tweeted: “The uniquely talented @lawrencenotrin while filming a music video for the brilliant band @BehindShields”.
One fan wrote: “Are you two leaving the Dales?”
But the former Heartbeat star replied: “I see your logic, this was a while back.”
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Last month, Mark pleaded not guilty to attacking a pensioner.
He appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester in December where he denied wounding and common assault following an alleged incident on July 1 in Oldham, north west England.
Mark was granted bail by judge Mark Savill until his trial, which is scheduled to take place on July 29.
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