Coronation Street legend Michael Le Vell is married!
The Kevin Webster actor, who first appeared on the cobbles in 1983, tied the knot this weekend with his partner of 12 years, Louise Gibbons, 50.
Michael, 61, and Louise said ‘I do’ on a glorious day in Manchester, with co-stars including Sally Dynevor (who plays on-screen ex-wife Sally Metcalfe) and Alan Halsall (aka best pal Tyrone Dobbs) there to cheer them on.
The stunning bride wore a traditional white gown with a fitted bodice and feathered sleeves and styled her red locks in loose waves.
Husband-to-be Michael was all smiles as he arrived for his big day, flashing a thumbs-up to photographers.
Ditching a black tux for something more seasonal, he looked dapper in a neutral three-piece suit with a brown silk tie and matching pocket square.
And as the spouses made their exit, they shared a smooch as pals showered them with confetti.
Details of the nuptials were reported yesterday, with The Sun claiming just 15 guests would be present for the ceremony at the registry office.
A private dinner is set to take place in the evening, where more friends and relatives will gather to celebrate the newlyweds.
An insider added: ‘It’s been a long time coming and will be full of love.
‘Michael adores Louise; she has truly been his rock, and he can’t wait to make it official.’
Now with Louise as his wife, this marks Michael’s second marriage.
He was previously married to actress Janette Beverley, who also appeared in Corrie.
Together, they have two children and were married for 25 years before splitting.
Michael met Louise in 2014, reportedly because she is the sister of his local bookie. He proposed after three years of dating.
Their romance didn’t get off to the smoothest start, though, as they briefly split early doors due to Michael’s ‘demons’, which included admitting to cocaine use as he struggled with being accused of sexual assault. His character was temporarily written out of Corrie, and Michael was found not guilty.
During his time off from the ITV soap, he committed to ‘sorting out’ his personal life, checking into a rehab clinic for three weeks due to alcoholism.
