Very good new!! Mike Parr reveals the romantic proposal that led to an engagement fans are obsessed with

Wedding bells are now firmly on the horizon for Michael Parr after the Emmerdale star shared a proposal story that has left fans smiling, swooning, and wanting more.

The Emmerdale favourite, best known for playing troubled bad boy Ross Barton, has officially announced his engagement to longtime partner Isabelle Du Plessis after a deeply romantic safari proposal in South Africa.

The actor’s joyful personal update has delighted fans, especially as Michael and Isabelle have quietly built a life together away from the spotlight over the past few years — including welcoming their baby daughter in 2025.

Isabelle Du Plessis Shares Emotional Engagement Announcement

Isabelle first made the engagement public on Instagram, posting a set of intimate photos that captured the special moment in the South African wilderness.

Alongside the images, she added a heartfelt caption celebrating their relationship and the family they are building together.

“One day you’ll meet a complete stranger, and they’ll end up becoming the most important person in your life,” she wrote. “I love this life with you and our gorgeous little girl.”

The touching post quickly sparked congratulations from fans and fellow soap stars, with many describing the proposal as “movie-worthy” and “absolutely beautiful.”

A Love Story That Began On Hinge

Michael and Isabelle reportedly met on the dating app Hinge in 2023, and their relationship soon grew serious.

Just two years later, the couple welcomed daughter Suzie Rose Parr in September 2025 — a life-changing moment Michael has openly described as transformative.

The actor has spoken candidly about becoming a father, especially after Isabelle endured hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy, a severe condition that causes extreme nausea and sickness.

When he announced Suzie’s birth on Instagram, Michael shared an emotional tribute that struck a chord with fans.

“I understand unconditional love for the first time,” he wrote in part, before describing fatherhood as the most meaningful experience of his life.

The actor also promised his daughter he would always make her feel “safe, supported, and loved,” and followers praised the message for its honesty and vulnerability.

Inside Michael Parr’s Romantic Safari Proposal

Speaking later about the engagement, Michael revealed the proposal happened during a family trip to South Africa with Isabelle’s relatives.

The actor admitted he spent much of the holiday quietly looking for the perfect moment to ask the life-changing question.

According to Isabelle, Michael repeatedly encouraged her to join him on a bushwalk even though she was not initially convinced.

“He kept asking me to go on this bushwalk,” she recalled. “I wasn’t really that interested.”

That hesitation, however, led to a moment neither of them will ever forget.

Michael explained that while they were walking, two elephants arrived at a nearby watering hole and began wrapping their trunks around each other.

“A bull elephant and its partner came to the watering hole,” he said. “They started wrapping their trunks around each other. It looked like they were kissing. It felt romantic and symbolic.”

Inspired by the surreal scene, Michael seized the chance.

Using what he jokingly called a “cheesy line,” he asked Isabelle: “What do you think is more beautiful, those elephants or this ring?”

He then pulled out the engagement ring and proposed.

‘I Cried A Lot’: Isabelle Opens Up About Emotional Moment

The proposal left Isabelle overwhelmed with emotion almost immediately.

“I turned around and saw the box,” she shared. “I cried a lot. I was so emotional. I completely forgot about everyone else around us.”

Although the couple have not chosen a wedding date or venue yet, they are reportedly focused on enjoying their engagement and family life before turning to wedding planning.

For now, Isabelle says they are simply enjoying “every moment” together.

Michael Parr Shares Heartfelt Tribute To His Future Wife

Michael later followed the announcement with his own touching social media tribute to Isabelle.

“More than I want a wedding, more than I want a spectacle… I want to be a husband. Her husband,” he wrote.

The actor also thanked Isabelle for making him a father and said he could not wait to continue travelling through life with her and their daughter by his side.

The personal post gave fans another glimpse of the softer side of the actor, whose soap alter ego Ross Barton is often associated with chaos, violence, and emotional turmoil.

Michael Parr Remains A Fan Favourite As Ross Barton

Soap viewers will instantly recognise Michael as Ross Barton, one of Emmerdale’s most complex and unpredictable characters.

Since arriving in the Dales, Ross has been involved in some of the show’s biggest storylines — including revenge plots, criminal schemes, heartbreak, and his devastating acid attack storyline, which was widely praised for its emotional depth.

Over the years, viewers have watched Ross evolve from a reckless troublemaker into a more emotionally vulnerable figure capable of growth and redemption.

That evolution, combined with Michael Parr’s powerful performances, has cemented Ross as one of the soap’s most enduring fan favourites.

And now, away from village drama, it looks like Michael Parr is enjoying a far happier chapter in real life.

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