Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent has shared a sweet tribute to her close friend on his birthday.
Brooke, best known for her role as Sophie Webster in the ITV soap, is pals with an events manager and former professional Irish dancer Ryan Thomas Lalley.
Ryan and Brooke have been friends for years, as the star’s Instagram post dedicated to him features a shot of the two together when they were children.
The variety of pictures show that Ryan and Brooke have been through a lot together over the years. Being such good mates, Brooke refers to Ryan as her ‘twin’ in the social media caption.
She said: ‘My Ry • My Twin • My Best Friend. Happiest of Birthdays to you. I will never have the words to describe what you mean to us, but you are EVERYTHING!! No matter the occasion or situation, you’re there helping, navigating us through with your love and care for us all.
Brooke added: ‘My boys are so lucky to have you, but I am even more lucky to have had you by my side since we could remember. I’m unsure our family would agree but the world needed a duo like you and me. Sharpay & Ryan always.’
Who is Brooke Vincent in a relationship with?
Actress Brooke is engaged to footballer Kean Bryan. Together, they share two little boys – Mexx and Monroe.


Brooke left her role in Coronation Street to go on maternity leave. She is often asked about reprising her role as Sophie Webster, who was last seen in 2019.
What has Brooke said about returning to Corrie?
In February, Brooke revealed that she is ready to return to the ITV soap, she revealed to Charlotte Dawson on the Naughty Corner Podcast.
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‘I think I would [go back to Corrie], I think now the kids are a little bit older and they’re going to start school.
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