legend Jack P. Shepherd is engaged. The David Platt star, who has been a staple of the cobbles since 2000, popped the question to his partner of six years, Hanni Treweek, during a romantic getaway on the Serengeti.
The pair jetted off to Africa for two weeks earlier this month, visiting Tanzania for a safari before heading to Zanzibar for a beach break. Announcing the news on social media, Hanni wrote: “05.06.
24 I said YES to forever!!” with a row of emojis, including a diamond ring, an elephant and a tent. The pair first met when Hanni worked in Corrie’s press office, before becoming a storyliner on the soap. She now works as a fashion influencer, while Jack continues to play wayward Platt son David – a role he’s held for 24 years.
It wasn’t long before plenty of his castmates headed to the comments section to tell the happy couple congratulations. Jack’s on-screen wife Julia Goulding, who plays Shona Platt, wrote: “Such beautiful news! Congratulations to you both, absolutely perfect couple!” While Paula Lane, who played his late wife Kylie Platt, wrote: “So strange I had such a feeling about this when I saw your adventure! Huge congratulations both of you!” Toyah Habeeb star Georgia Taylor echoed: “You guys!! Oh this is the most gorgeous news! Huge congratulations!” as Leanne star Jane Danson said: “Aw congrats guys!” Lucy Fallon, who plays David’s niece Bethany Platt in the soap, and Paddy Bever, who plays his son Max, were also on hand to o.
