Lucy-Jo Hudson's Intimate Proposal & Blended Family Journey

0:00It's April 29th, entertainment and celebrity news. Today starts now, AI powered in Spotlight Ready. I'm Cory with the story. Lucy Joel Hudson, the 42-year-old former coronation-street star, just announced her engagement to boyfriend, Louis Devine, after eight years, together. She played Katy Harris on the soap and shared the news on Instagram with pics of her new ring and a champagne toast. Earlier this week, she posted about the intimate proposal back in the lakes where their early memories started. They walked quiet gardens, reminisced, and she said yes before even finished asking. No big crowd, just them. Fans are buzzing over her blended family journey. She's got daughter Sienna from her past marriage to co-star Alan Hallsall, who still plays Tyrone Dobs and son Carter with Louis. After their divorce in 2018, this feels like her fresh chapter. Hudson nailed dramatic roles like Killer Katy, who had wild storylines including diabetes struggles and a shocking exit in 2005. She's since shown in Hollywood as Donna Marie Quinn till 2022

1:04and grabbed a British soap award for villain of the year. Through all the ups and downs, they're stronger now, heading into forever with that stunning ring and real love lighting the way.