Posted: 23:31, August 5, 2022 | Updated: 23:43, August 5, 2022
Michelle Collins is reportedly set to marry her fiance Mike Davidson next week. The former EastEnders actress, 60, and Mike, who is 22 years her junior at 38, will say ‘I do’ on Wednesday, according to claims. Soap star Michelle confirmed her engagement in April by sharing a picture from a friend’s account on her Instagram Stories. Wedding bells: Michelle Collins, 60, is reportedly set to marry her fiance Mike Davidson, 38, next week The snap showed the screen star sipping champagne with the caption: ‘The bride will be @michellecollins.’ Now, he has told friends that they no longer saw the point in waiting to get engaged as they have been dating for a decade, according to the Sun. A source said she told pals: “We know it’s a late update but we’ve been together for 10 years and what’s the point of waiting. “We thought life is too short and we want to see all our friends and celebrate.” Weddings: The former EastEnders actress and Mike, who is 22 years her junior, will say ‘I do’ on Wednesday Happy news: Soap star Michelle confirmed the news by sharing a picture from a friend’s account on her Instagram Stories It is claimed that after the ceremony, guests will be treated to a reception at a split-level private bar in North London, which features a pub with a Venetian chandelier and a heated roof terrace. MailOnline has contacted a representative for Michelle for further comment. Michelle revealed on social media in April that Mike had popped the question on a hike in Temescal Canyon in Los Angeles – a decade after the couple first met. She told her Instagram followers: “So this happened in #la, got down on bended knee while we were at the top of #temescalcanyon, basically no one else around. “It’s #beautiful and I’m #happy #10 years this April about time I think (sic).” Proposal: Michelle revealed on social media in April that Mike had popped the question on a hike in LA’s Temescal Canyon – a decade after the couple first met The actress has previously hit out at critics of the duo’s 22-year age gap and was disappointed to be branded a ‘cougar’. Michelle – who has also appeared in Coronation Street and Doctor Who – said in 2018: “Mike is 22 years my junior and they see me as a predator. Drives me crazy. People call him my toyboy beau. He’s almost 35, for God’s sake. “He turned to me the other day and said, ‘I’m definitely not your toy yet, am I?’ “I laugh about it now, but it’s annoying. And I hate that word cougar. I can not stand it. I find that so demeaning. A cougar is a predator that roams around looking for young flesh. I’m certainly not like that.’ Party: After the ceremony, guests are said to be treated to a reception at a split-level private bar in North London following the wedding (Mike and Michelle pictured in 2019)
