EastEnders' Shona McGarty has shared an exciting career update, with her rumoured boyfriend Tony Discipline supportively weighing in. The star famously played Whitney Dean on the BBC soap until two years ago, making a brief return in May this year.
Since her departure, Shona has put more focus on her music career, releasing since 'Unapologetically Me' last year – and she has another new song on the way!
Teasing a preview of 'Mr Anxiety' on her Instagram earlier this week, the star wrote in the comments: "Wrote a song about my favorite uninvited house guest: ‘Mr Anxiety’.
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"First teaser is officially here! If you’re a certified overthinker who makes up entire scenarios in your head at 3 AM, this one is for you! Click my link in bio to pre save and let me know if it hits home."
Shona has since received a number of supportive comments, including from Tony, who posted a series of clapping and fire emojis.
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Former EastEnders co-star and Blue singer Lee Ryan added: "Yes @shonabmx let’s go," accompanied by fire, raised hands and heart emojis, while singer Chantelle Padden wrote: "Can’t wait!!!!"
"Omg yesss girl!! Love this song already pre saved already!" one fan beamed, another saying: "Well done my girl!! I absolutely adore it already so relatable too."
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Rumours around a potential romance between Shona and Tony – who played Tyler Moon on the soap – have swirled in recent months, especially after the pair looked close after a night out and shared pictures on social media. However, neither have spoken publicly about the apparent courtship.
Shona was previously engaged to David Bracken, though confirmed on I'm a Celebrity last year that they had split up, confiding in Tom Read Wilson after a conversation in camp focusing on engagements and weddings.
"I just couldn’t be part of that conversation," she admitted. "It got too much. When I came in, I had just broken up with my fiancé. So, I just couldn’t do it.
"The thing is, I really want a family. I would love to be a mummy, and a wife, you know?"
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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