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EastEnders' Shona McGarty engaged to TikTok star! Emerald ring, picnic proposal and soap star wedding


EXCLUSIVE: Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty and fiancé David Bracken talk exclusively to OK! about his romantic proposal and their exciting plans for the future

David, 35, who plays in an Irish band called Blessed, and Shona, who loves to share her passion for singing by posting her incredible covers of songs on social media, discovered each other while scrolling on TikTok. While it was an incredibly difficult decision for Shona to walk away from EastEnders, she tells us it was something she had to do for both her personal and professional life, with the star swapping long days of filming for more quality time at home with her family, friends and beloved fiancé. Relaxed and positively glowing with happiness, Shona admits that she has never felt more free than she does now, as she looks forward to a bright future, sharing with us her next dream role, Strictly Come Dancing plans and hopes to one day start a family…

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