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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > UK Soaps > EastEnders > EastEnders Star Rita Simons Is Engaged! Flashes Her Sparkling New Rock, See [HERE]

EastEnders Star Rita Simons Is Engaged! Flashes Her Sparkling New Rock, See [HERE]

Last updated: January 14, 2025 3:22 am
By Chandni Nagdeo Published January 13, 2025 Add a Comment
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Rita Simons, best known for her iconic portrayal of Roxy Mitchell on EastEnders, is now taking up the role of a bride in her real life. The soap star recently took to her social media and revealed her engagement to long-time boyfriend, Ben Harlow. Her post received a lot of love from fans and co-stars who wished the newly engaged couple the best of wishes. Keep reading to know all about it!

EastEnders Legend Rita Simons To Tie The Knot SOON!

Former EastEnders star Rita Simons is officially engaged to her boyfriend of five years. The actress who played the role of Roxy on the BBC soap announced the news with an adorable picture of herself and her beau. She took to her Instagram and posted the picture with the caption, “… .so this happened! @benjyharlow,” as the actress showed off her beautiful engagement ring. 

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Simons met her now-fiance Ben while starring as Paulette Bonafonte in the musical. Fortunately, Harlow portrayed the role of her on-stage love interest, and the romance soon heated up with the duo off-screen, too. According to The Sun, the pair grew closer to each other while touring the UK in 2017 and 2018. This news comes after Rita confirmed that she had split from ex-husband Theo in 2018 after 14 years of marriage. 

The popular actress’ engagement post was met with a lot of love from fans and fellow co-stars. Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell, sent three celebratory heart emojis. As for Samantha Womack, she wrote, ‘Wooooooooooop!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋.’ The Denise Fox actress also expressed her excitement and said, “OHHHHH!!! That is too Fanthee for words! I’m thrilled for you both. Xxxx”

Also Read: Max Bowden Reveals Why EastEnders Was The ‘Hardest Acting Gig’

EastEnders - Roxy - 13th Jan
ES/Rita Has Starred In EastEnders & Hollyoaks

Rita has also starred in Hollyoaks and earlier revealed the details about how she met her now fiance. She said, “I met Ben during Legally Blonde [in 2017]. We were mates, and then a couple of years later, he asked me out on a date. And we’ve been together ever since.” For more such updates on EastEnders, keep following Soap Opera Daily! We wish the new couple all the very best for their future together. 

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