‘The bride to be!’ Michelle Collins, 60, ‘to marry toy fiance Mike Davidson, 38, next week’ after the pair’s romantic engagement in Los Angeles earlier this year
- Michelle Collins is set to tie the knot with toy fiance Mike Davidson next week, it has been reported
- The former EastEnders actress, 60, and Mike, who is 22 years her junior at 38, will say ‘I do’ on Wednesday
- Soap star Michelle confirmed the news by sharing a picture from a friend’s account on her Instagram Stories, which showed the screen star drinking champagne with the caption: ‘The bride will be @michellecollins.’
By Owen Tonks for Mailonline
Published: 23:31, August 5, 2022 | Updated: 23:43, August 5, 2022
Michelle Collins is set to tie the knot with toy fiance Mike Davidson next week, it has been reported.
The former EastEnders actress, 60, and Mike, who is 22 years her junior at 38, are saying ‘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 set to marry her toy fiance Mike Davidson, 38, next week.
The snap showed the screen star sipping champagne with the caption: “The bride will be @michellecollins.”
Now, she has told her friends that they no longer saw the point in waiting to get married as they have been dating for a decade, according to The Sun.
A source said she told friends: “We know it’s late 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.”
Newlyweds: The former EastEnders actress and Mike, who is 22 years her junior, will say ‘I do’ on Wednesday
Good news: Soap star Michelle confirmed the news by sharing a picture from a friend’s account on her Instagram stories
After the ceremony, guests are said to be welcomed to a reception at a private two-level bar in north London, which includes 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.
He told his Instagram followers: “This is what happened to #la, he knelt down while we were on top of #temescalcanyon, basically no one else around.
“It’s #beautiful and I’m #happy #10years this April I think it’s time (sic).”
Proposal: 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.
The actress previously criticized the duo’s 22-year age difference and was frustrated at being labeled a “cougar”.
Michelle, who has also appeared in Coronation Street and Doctor Who, said in 2018: “Mike is 22 years younger than me and they think of me as a predator. It drives me crazy. People call him my toy. He’s almost 35 years, for God’s sake.
“He turned to me the other day and said, ‘Surely I’m not your toyboy yet, am I?’
“I laugh about it now, but it’s annoying. And I hate that word cougar. I can’t stand it. I find it so degrading. A cougar is a predator that goes in search of young meat. I’m certainly not like that.
Party: After the ceremony guests are said to be hosted to a reception at a private split-level bar in north London after the wedding (Mike and Michelle pictured in 2019)