Rita Simons, known for her role in EastEnders, announces her engagement to Ben Harlow, delighting fans and friends alike
London: Big news from Rita Simons! The EastEnders star just shared that she’s engaged to her long-time partner, Ben Harlow. She posted a cute pic showing off her engagement ring, and it’s all so exciting!
In her post, she simply said, “… so this happened!” and fans went wild. Everyone’s buzzing with joy for her. Blue singer Duncan James was among the first to congratulate her, saying, “Love u so much! Congrats to the both of u!”
TV presenter Lisa Snowdon also chimed in with a sweet “Ahhhh congratulations” and a heart emoji. It’s clear that everyone is thrilled for Rita and Ben!
They met back in 2017 while working together on a theater production of Legally Blonde. Rita started dating Ben after her split from her husband, Theo Silverton, after 14 years.
Rita has been a beloved part of EastEnders since 2007, and fans still remember her dramatic exit in 2017. Besides her soap fame, she’s also been on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here and had a role in Hollyoaks.
For those who want to catch up on EastEnders, you can watch it on BBC One and stream it on BBC iPlayer.
