icon Jessie Wallace has shared a rare and sweet update with fans. The TV star, 52, who is famed for her role as Kat Slater on the hit soap, has announced plans to wed her carpenter beau Justin Gallwey. The actress, took to social media to post a heartwarming selfie with her 51-year-old fiancé.
Gazing at her husband-to-be in an adoring manner, Jessie sweetly captioned the snap: "My love @justin_gallwey." Fans were quick to comment on the couple's chemistry, with one saying: "The way you look at him Jess," and another chiming in: "Beautiful couple." Others joined in the love fest, with comments like "You two are adorable," and "Awe wow, the love you both show in this pic is incredibly strong, hope you're both well.
" Jessie and Justin, who have been acquainted since their teen years, got engaged last year after dating for a year. They're reportedly planning to tie the knot sometime this year, reports . Jessie's pals have spilled the beans that she's keen on having some of her colleagues at the wedding, including Shane Ritchie, who plays her former on-screen hubby Alfie Moon.
A source dished to The Sun last year: "Jessie is over-the-moon about her engagement and is starting to put plans in place for her wedding." They added: "The plan is for an early next year bash in the UK, and they might even strike a magazine deal. She's definitely going to have a few of her EastEnders co-stars there, and of course, Shane will be one of them.
" "It is quite funny that when she ties the knot,.