Finding fame in Liverpool soap Brookside in the early 2000s, Ray Quinn went on to star on X Factor, Dancing on Ice and Hollyoaks, solidifying his status as a household name.
After a public break up from his ex-wife Emma Stephen, with whom he had son Harry, the former singer found love again in 2017.
The 28 year-old met his now fiancé, school teacher Emily Fletcher Ashleigh, in June of 2017.
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Despite the clear infatuation the two shared online for each other, Quinn said he was still planning to take things slow, telling Star Mag marriage wasn't on the cards quite yet.
He said: "There's no rush. Why fix it if it's not broken? My priority is my son and keeping him happy and safe.
"She's a school teacher and we made it official last June. It was fate. I believe whatever's meant for you won't pass you by. I can't stand dating apps. A text message or a picture on Tinder is absolutely pointless."
Taking their relationship public, Ashleigh posted to Instagram about how in love she was with the former television star.
She said: "You are amazing, crazy, funny, annoying and your beautiful heart and soul is why I fell so deeply in love with you. You're one in a million and perfect for me in every way."
Ray Quinn announces engagement
Dating for just under three years, the former Hollyoaks regular popped the question at midnight on New Year's Eve 2020.
He shared the news with a photo of Ashleigh wrapped around his waist and kissing him to Instagram, with the caption: "Welcome to the family my Queen #shesaidyes"
Sharing the same loved up pic, Ashleigh wrote: "The most beautiful things are not seen or heard, but felt .... Falling in love with you is just indescribable.....Forever it is".
Both photos where celebrated by friends and family alike as they flooded the comments with their well wishes and how happy they were for the couple.
Ray Quinn and Emily Ashleigh's first home
After spending four years together, the couple took the leap and bought their first home.
Taking to Instagram to share the news, Quinn posted a photo of Ashleigh, her son Lucien and himself holding their keys in front of a set of congratulations cards.
Captioning the post, he said: “Words just can’t describe this feeling... after one hell of a year, along with the advice and help from our family and friends we’ve managed to do this!! Our forever home!!! WOW!!"
Ashleigh also made a post of her own, smiling outside of their new home with the caption: "Our closest family & friends will know just how much this means to us! After a whirlwind year to say we did it feels amazing. WOW."
Ray Quinn announces pregnancy news
Sharing the news of their first child together, Quinn shared a beautiful video of his fiancé and himself in an empty theatre to Instagram with the caption: "Time to tell the world..."
Ashleigh, wearing an all white dress meets Quinn and together, the pair dance on stage before meeting hands over her newly formed baby bump.
The final shot shows a scan of their child with a caption on screen reading 'Coming Soon' before a fade to black.
Whilst the pair both have a son each from previous relationships, this will be their first together.
Fans celebrated the announcement, writing: "Congratulations to you both!!! Wooo," one person wrote, while another said: "I’ve been waiting for this day congratulations sending you both my love x"
Another said: ""You've have both worked so hard to create a lovely family home, Your new arrival is the icing on the cake! Congratulations, lovely news."
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