Patsy Kensit has engaged for the 5th time after she was proposed to by millionaire Patric Cassidy.

The EastEnders star, who plays Emma Harding on the popular BBC soap opera, was proposed to in a romantic beach setting by the 58-year-old.

The 54-year-old actor and singer was presented with a huge diamond ring after her fiance got down on one knee in the middle of a heart-made and red rose petals.

 The news and a picture of the proposal were shared on social media with Patsy telling fans on Instagram: "I said Yes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️."

Fans and friends react as EastEnders' Patsy Kensit engaged to Patric Cassidy

Fans and friends of the actor took to the comments to praise Patsy Kensit with Sunday Times Best Seller Denise Van Outen saying: "Congratulations ❤️".

Michelle Keegan added: "Awwww Patsy you deserve every bit of happiness ♥️ congratulations xxx" while Elizabeth Hurley said: "Awwww Patsy you deserve every bit of happiness ♥️ congratulations xxx".

This marks Patsy's fifth engagement after she was previously married to well-known musician Dan Donovan, Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr, Oasis' Liam Gallagher and DJ Jeremy Healy.

Who is Patsy Kensit from EastEnders?

Patsy Kensit is a popular English actor who has a starring role in the BBC hit drama EastEnders as the mother of Lola Pierce, Emma Harding.

She first appeared on the soap on January 25, 2023, and has had starring roles in other shows like Emmerdale as well as films like Lethal Weapon 2.

When she was young, she gained a lot of attention as a child actor, starring in a number of commercials before becoming the singer for the pop band Eighth Wonder in the 1980s.

EastEnders returns to BBC One on Monday, January 20, 2023, from 7:30 pm.