Coronation Street’s Dame Maureen Lipman Stuns Fans with Surprise Engagement Announcement
Coronation Street star Dame Maureen Lipman, known for her role as Evelyn Plummer on the iconic soap, has surprised fans with the announcement of her engagement to long-time partner David Turner. The unexpected proposal came after the couple attended the launch of Tom Parker Bowles’ latest cookbook.
In a heartfelt piece for The Spectator, Lipman recounted the events leading up to the engagement. She revealed that despite being initially hesitant about the idea of marriage again, she couldn’t resist the opportunity for a lighthearted moment. During a train ride back from Edinburgh, Turner mentioned that it was the Jewish festival of Tu B’Av—a day when women traditionally propose to men. Seizing the moment, Lipman humorously got down on one knee and popped the question.
To her surprise, Turner said yes, leaving Lipman both excited and slightly panicked. The couple later shared the joyous news with Turner’s adult children and other family members, receiving warm and unique reactions from everyone.
Interestingly, Dame Maureen Lipman isn’t the only Coronation Street star celebrating engagement news. Jack P. Shepherd, who plays David Platt on the show, recently proposed to his long-term girlfriend, Hanni Treweek, while on a romantic safari holiday. Treweek, who formerly worked in the soap’s script department, and Shepherd began dating in 2017. Their engagement was shared via a joint Instagram post, where co-stars like Julia Golding and Paddy Beaver filled the comments with congratulations.
As both stars prepare for upcoming nuptials, fans of Coronation Street can look forward to more love stories both on and off the screen!
