Former Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp announces engagement

Former Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp announces her engagement to her fiancé, actor Nikesh Patel, while showing off an emerald ring.

Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp has announced her engagement to fiance Nikesh Patel.

Nicola, 34, who played Nicola Rubinstein on Corrie until 2018 and again briefly in 2019, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of herself showing off her ring while flirting with Nikesh, 38.

She could be seen wearing a red dress as she stood in a room filled with balloons as she raised her finger to show off her gold ring that featured a teardrop-shaped green emerald stone and sparkling diamonds.

Beloved: Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp, 34, has announced her engagement to fiance Nikesh Patel, 38

The pair jokingly posed with their mouths open as if in shock, with Nikesh looking dapper in a white shirt and black bow tie.

In another image, Nicola could be seen smiling as she rested her hands on her partner’s chest and leaned into him.

Nikesh is known for having appeared in various television shows including Indian Summers, Starstruck, and the mini-series Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Happy couple: Nicola, who played Nicola Rubinstein on Corrie until 2018 and again briefly in 2019, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of her ring

Happy couple: Nicola, who played Nicola Rubinstein on Corrie until 2018 and again briefly in 2019, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of her ring

Nicola did not caption her photo, but congratulatory messages flooded her in the comments section.

TV presenter Dermot O’Leary wrote: ‘Hey! The best news. Congratulations x.’

Actress Natalie Emmanuel wrote: ‘Awwww yaaaaaaaay Congratulations!’

Blooming romance: Nicola announced she was dating Hollywood actor Nikesh in October 2021 with a love snap to mark his birthday (pictured at the time)

Blooming romance: Nicola announced she was dating Hollywood actor Nikesh in October 2021 with a love snap to mark his birthday (pictured at the time)

Former Coronation Street cast member Richard Fleeshman posted several clapping emojis.

Nicola announced that she was dating Hollywood actor Nikesh in October 2021 with a love snap to celebrate his birthday.

In a sweet Instagram post, she looked stunning as she donned a black dress while lovingly wrapping her arms around her boyfriend, who looked dapper in a navy blue suit.

“A birthday surprise,” she captioned the image in which the London Has Fallen star was seen flashing a joyous smile as she leaned in for a warm hug.

Nikesh called the brunette beauty his ‘favorite human otter’ and a ‘mega baby’ in his own snap, which saw the couple grinning from ear to ear as they enjoyed a trip to the beach.

Nicola split from her boyfriend, Corrie’s co-star Charlie de Melo, two years ago, after a relationship that lasted 10 months.

Adorable: Nikesh called the brunette beauty his 'favorite human otter' and a 'megababe' in his own snap, which saw the couple grinning from ear to ear as they enjoyed a trip to the beach (pictured in 2021)

Adorable: Nikesh called the brunette beauty his ‘favorite human otter’ and a ‘megababe’ in his own snap, which saw the couple grinning from ear to ear as they enjoyed a trip to the beach (pictured in 2021)