Coronation Street Star Lucy Fallon Announces Engagement to Footballer Ryan Ledson

Coronation Street favourite Lucy Fallon has revealed the happy news that she is engaged to her long-term partner, professional footballer Ryan Ledson. The actress — best known for playing Bethany Platt, daughter of Sarah-Louise Platt, on the iconic ITV soap — became visibly emotional as she shared the announcement with fans on Sunday (November 16).

A Love Story That Blossomed After Heartbreak

Lucy and Ryan, who proudly share two children, Sonny and Nancy, first went public with their relationship in June 2021. The pair met during the 2020 lockdown, after connecting on the celebrity dating app Raya following Lucy’s split from her former boyfriend Tom Leech.

In September 2022, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together — a moment filled with joy after Lucy had experienced a devastating miscarriage earlier that year. She discovered the loss during a private seven-week scan, and later spoke openly about the emotional difficulty of the experience.

Their son, Sonny Jude, arrived in February 2023, bringing healing and happiness to the family. Their daughter Nancy joined the family earlier this year, solidifying the couple’s growing household of four.

Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon is engaged to footballer beau Ryan Ledson(Lucy Fallon Instagram)

A Birthday Proposal to Remember

Lucy turned 30 this weekend — and her milestone celebration ended with the surprise of a lifetime. Ryan proposed during the festivities, marking the beginning of their next chapter as a soon-to-be married couple.

Lucy confirmed the engagement on Instagram with a carousel of heart-melting photos. In one selfie, she holds her hand to the camera, tears visible in her eyes as she shows off a stunning, sparkling engagement ring. Another image captures her raising a glass in a restaurant, proudly displaying the ring on her finger.

In her caption, the actress wrote:
“Ending the birthday weekend with my best friend as a fiancé!!!! I can’t wait to marry you @ryanledson8.”


Lucy proudly showed off her diamond ring on Instagram(Lucy Fallon Instagram)

An Outpouring of Love From Friends and Co-Stars

The news prompted an immediate and overwhelming wave of congratulations from fellow Coronation Street stars, friends, and footballers alike.

Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren Bolton, commented:
“Congratulations beauty one!!! That is amazing.”

Vicky Myers, known for her role as DS Lisa Swain, added:
“Congratulations to you both! What wonderful news.”

Andy Whyment (Kirk Sutherland) wrote:
“That’s amazing news — absolutely made up for you both.”

Stars from beyond Weatherfield joined in too.
Emmerdale’s Laura Norton simply posted: “Congrats Lucy,” while England footballer Chloe Kelly dropped her congratulations along with heart-eyes emojis.

What Comes Next?

With two beautiful children, a strong relationship, and now a sparkling engagement ring, Lucy and Ryan appear to be stepping into a joyful new phase of life together. Fans will no doubt be eagerly watching for wedding plans, bridal hints, and more sweet family updates.