{"id":422522,"date":"2026-01-19T04:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/422522\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:02:09","slug":"coronation-streets-tanisha-gorey-shares-major-real-life-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/422522\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street’s Tanisha Gorey shares major real-life update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coronation Street<\/a> star Tanisha Gorey has shared a major life update, in a heartwarming social media post. The actor, who plays Asha Alahan<\/a> on the soap, revealed her recent engagement to her partner Lucas Whelan.<\/p>\n

Taking to Instagram<\/a> yesterday (17 January), Gorey shared a collection of photos with the caption “brb still crying” alongside a tear, ring and heart emoji. The snaps included a heart-shaped cake, iced with the words “just engaged”, which was surrounded by Polaroids of the happy couple.<\/p>\n

The post also featured various pictures of Gorey showing off her stunning new ring, as well as a special glimpse at the proposal set-up. <\/p>\n

In one photo, Gorey is in a bedroom, holding a large bouquet of flowers. The ceiling is covered in heart-shaped balloons, while the balloons letters behind her spell out “I love you”.<\/p>\n

The comment section was filled with congratulatory messages from fans and Gorey’s Corrie co-stars. <\/p>\n

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Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs), Jane Danson (Leanne Battersby), Mollie Gallagher (Nina Lucas), Vicky Myers (Lisa Swain) and Andy Whyment (Kirk Sutherland<\/a>) were among the well wishers.<\/p>\n

“Congratulations to you and Lucas! So happy for you both. Love you very much xxxx,” wrote Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster), while Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) echoed: “Fantastic news. So happy for you darling. Congratulations.”<\/p>\n

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“Yes! Yes! Yes! Woohooooo! Congratulations you pair of beauties, I’m SO HAPPY FOR YOU,” posted Sally Carman-Duttine (Abi Webster), with Jane Hazlegrove (Bernie Winter-Alahan) adding: “What a beautiful way to start the new year! Many Congrats darlings both!! Love love love xxx.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Tony Maudsley (George Shuttleworth) joked: “Babes I’m really made up for you….BUT I don’t think I got a bit of cake???” <\/p>\n

Gorey’s announcement comes after Asha’s big role in the recent Corriedale<\/a> crossover, which saw the former paramedic leaping into action to assist those injured in the crash.<\/p>\n

Despite her previous decision to leave medicine behind<\/a>, Asha realised that she wanted to continue to help people and reapplied for her training. Will things go smoothly when she’s back in the field? <\/p>\n

Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For exclusive soap star interviews, gossip, spoilers and theories every week, don’t miss the Soap Scoop podcast<\/a> from Inside Soap magazine. This week’s episode<\/a> features a chat with Coronation Street star Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit Green.<\/p>\n