Lisa Riley has explained why she’s keeping her relationship with fiancé Al out of the spotlight.
The former Emmerdale star and Loose Women panellist announced her engagement in May but has kept things so private, she’s never even publicly shared Al’s surname!
In a new interview with Notebook magazine, the star said: “So many people want to tell you everything about who they’re sleeping with, but that isn’t me.”
The 42-year-old reiterated that she wanted to keep her romance to herself, especially as the rest of her life has been so public.
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Lisa said Al’s not interested in fame and is with her for the right reasons, which makes a difference from some previous romances.
“I’ve had so many failed relationships in the public eye because people have been with me for the wrong reasons,” she said.
“Al isn’t. He isn’t with me because I’m Lisa Riley. I’m Lisa Jane to him, my birth name. I’ve found someone who likes the same kooky [bleep] as me. Everyone deserves a somebody, and I’ve had so many rubbish somebodies that I want to keep this one for me. He’s mine.”
Lisa announced her engagement via social media, sharing a photo of herself showing off her brand new engagement ring.
She wrote as the caption: “Yes I can now confirm the rumours are true…. I have got engaged… my soul mate and best mate and love of my life Al is the best thing to have ever happened to me….
“We have absolutely NO date set for ANY wedding day, just happy together… zero fuss, just firmed our togetherness, and got sick of having to keep switching fingers with my ring.
“SERIOUSLY OVER THE MOON!!! Thanks for your messages.”
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Meanwhile, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has just enjoyed a blissful weekend with loved ones.
She spent her 42nd birthday achieving her dream of visiting the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.
Posting a selfie to Twitter, she told fans: “So I have had the most INCREDIBLE birthday weekend, living out one of my all time DREAMS to go Neuschwanstein Castle, the ULTIMATE fairytale castle…
“It was EVERYTHING I wanted it to be and so so so much more. The entire place is breathtaking,not coming home it’s too special.”
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Lisa also thanked fans for their birthday wishes, sharing another photo of herself posing with a cake made from fruit.
She’s famously dropped more than 12-stone and embraced a new healthy lifestyle.
The star told fans: “Thank you so, so, so, so much for the thousands and thousands of STUNNING and GORGEOUS messages I have received today for my 42nd Birthday.
“Having the most incredible day being spoilt, being loved and enjoying what REALLY matters in life. Togetherness through and through.”
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Lisa’s new book, Lose Weight For Life, is out now.
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The book details Lisa’s own journey losing more than 12-stone and is filled with her hints, tips and motivations to follow suit.
It also includes recipes and at-home work-out plans.
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