Hollyoaks stars Carley Stenson and Danny Mac announce their engagement

Carley, who played Stephanie Cunningham in the soap, broke the happy news on her social media accounts.

Happy news from Soapland over the Easter weekend - former Hollyoaks stars Carley Stenson and Danny Mac have announced that they're engaged!

Carley, 33, who played Stephanie Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap, broke the happy news on her social media accounts, posting a bride emoji on Twitter and sharing a photograph of a stack of wedding magazines to Instagram.

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Carley announced the engagement subtly by posting an emoji and a picture of bridal magazines to her Instagram account

While Danny, 28, who is known for his role as Mark 'Dodger' Savage, hasn't yet commented on the engagement, the pair's co-stars have already begun sending their wellwishes online.

Jorgie Porter, who stars as Theresa McQueen, tweeted to the pair: 'So happy congratulations @dannymaconline for getting the most perfect girl Evs to laugh at ur cr*p jokes forever .. Awwwww you guys!! Couldn't be happier for you legends.'

Elliot Balchin, who played Kevin Foster, added: 'This makes me so happy @carleystenson love to you and @dannymaconline what a beautiful pair! Love to you both! Xx', while Anna Schaffer, also known as Ruby Button in the series, tweeted, '@carleystenson all the love to you and @dannymaconline, beaming with joy for the both of you!'

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Although Danny hasn't yet formally commented on the engagement, he frequently posts pictures of his bride-to-be online

The couple have been together for five years, having revealed that they were dating in 2011. Carley, who has since carved out a career in musicals since she left the TV show in November 2010, had also been in a relationship with Ricky Whittle, who played Calvin Valentine in the soap, from 2007-2011.

No word yet on when the big day will take place, but judging from that stack of mags, Carley's already got her planning well underway. We reckon there's a big cast reunion on the cards - and we can't wait to see the dress...

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