EastEnders Actor Engaged to Superfan After Proposal

Sunset Boat Cruise Proposal on the Water

EastEnders actor Danny has become engaged to his partner Kerry after a sunset boat canal cruise, thesun.ie reported. The bride-to-be shared a series of snaps showing the couple enjoying a glass of champagne while she displayed a sparkling ring on her hand. Kerry captioned the post, “You & me forever? Don’t mind if ‘I do’.”

Cast members from the BBC soap opera quickly flooded the comments section with messages of congratulations. The engagement follows a relationship that began after a digital introduction.

Fan Messages Actor on Social Media and Starts Romance

The couple met in 2020 after Kerry made a flirty first move on social media. Kerry had been a frequent viewer of the BBC soap and believed she and Danny would make a solid match, deciding to message the actor directly.

“Me when I messaged Lee Carter from EastEnders cos I fancied him and we’re still together six years later,” Kerry penned in a social media video. Another fan commented on the post, calling the romance iconic.

Upcoming Return to EastEnders

The engagement news arrives just weeks after confirmation that Danny will reprise his role as Lee Carter on the BBC soap. The actor quit as a regular cast member more than nine years ago.

While he has made two brief cameos since leaving the regular cast, Danny is returning for a longer stint later this year. His comeback ties into the screen exit of his on-screen mother, Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Engagement

How did Danny and Kerry meet?

The couple met in 2020 after Kerry messaged the EastEnders actor on social media because she fancied him.

When is Danny returning to EastEnders?

Danny is set to return for a longer stint later this year as part of Kellie Bright’s exit storyline as Linda Carter, following his departure as a regular cast member over nine years ago.

Where did the proposal take place?

The proposal took place during a sunset boat canal cruise, where the couple enjoyed champagne and shared photographs of the sparkling engagement ring.