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Charlotte Everett

Hollyoaks' star Andy Moss announces engagement after romantic yacht proposal

Hollyoaks ' actor Andy Moss has announced his engagement while he was soaking up the sun on holiday.

The star, who is best known for playing Rhys Ashworth in the Channel 4 soap, posted on his Instagram page sharing the news.

He posted two photos showing the moment that his partner Mark Bennett got down on one knee and popped the question.

The couple were enjoying a romantic holiday in Greece as Mark proposed to Andy.

Andy captioned the photos: "I said YAS!"

The first snap shows Mark down on one knee proposing to Andy as he puts the ring on his finger as the second photo shows the pair lounging on a boat with a beer following the exciting news during a trip to Naxos island.

Fellow soap stars rushed to the comments to give their congratulations to the newly engaged couple.

The pair got engaged while on holiday in Greece (andymossss/instagram)

Anna Shaffer who played Ruby Button in Hollyoaks commented: "Andy!!!!! Just thrilled for you both… hawwwwwtest couple xoxoxoxo."

While Anthony Quinlan, who played Andy's onscreen best friend Gilly Roach said: "Love this mate! Congratulations to you both."

Jorgie Porter who plays Theresa McQueen led the way by writing 'Yasssss' with a string of love heart emojis.

Claire Cooper who portrayed Andy's onscreen love interest Jacqui McQueen said: "Fabulous news congratulations to you both."

As Doctor Who actress Mandip Gill, who played Phoebe McQueen commented: "Congratulations to you both!!!"

The couple regularly go on trips together (andymossss/instagram)
Mark has appeared on Andy's Instagram since 2016 (andymossss/instagram)

Andy's fellow Hollyoaks' star Bronagh Waugh who portrayed Cheryl Brady joined the couple for the proposal and documented it on her Instagram page.

Bronagh went on holiday along with other friends for the event and wrote: "A total HONOUR to be on the yacht & to share the moment when he said YES!!

"It was the most beautiful and the most EXTRA day…v fitting for a prince who's met his Prince.

"Love you both so much @andymossss @markbenn85 #beyoncé #helikeditsoheputaringonit."

Bronagh went on to share a collection of photos which showed the engagement as well as other activities they got up to during their time away together as a group.

It's not known how long Andy and Mark have been together but Mark has appeared on Andy's Instagram page since 2016.

The couple have travelled all over the world together, taking trips to Thailand, New York and Sri Lanka together.

The pair also have a pet labrador together.

Andy first found fame in Hollyoaks (Channel 4)

Andy hasn't returned to Hollyoaks since 2014 when he appeared as a ghost.

He first arrived in the village 12 years ago and went on to be involved in a string of dramatic storylines until he was killed off back in 2012.

He was involved in plots such as his sister Hannah's anorexia, his relationship with Jacqui McQueen and affair with Cindy Cunningham as well as an incest storyline.

In 2014 he returned briefly to be involved with Cindy's bipolar storyline where he appeared as a ghost.

Since leaving he then went on to get roles in Doctors and Deep Cuts.

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