ITV/Composite: EI Share By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 Rita Simons reveals 'special' wedding to husband Ben Harlow in loved-up social media post Congratulations to Rita and Ben! Rita Simons Roxy Mitchell Share By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 Former EastEnders star Rita Simons has married partner Ben Harlow, the former Roxy Mitchell actress has revealed, sharing a glimpse of their wedding yesterday. After a joyful ceremony yesterday (Tuesday, September 17), 48-year-old Rita took to social media to share a select few snaps from their big day. Rita and fellow actor Ben first met while working on Legally Blonde: The Musical in 2017, and began dating in 2020. Rita announced her engagement in January this year, showing off her new bling in an excited social media account. Nine months later, and she and Ben are now husband and wife. Rita and Ben have tied the knot (Credit: ITV/YouTube) EastEnders star Rita Simons shares details of ‘special’ wedding day Posting to her Instagram account, Rita shared the news of her marriage with a slideshow of images. These snaps included images of Rita in her flowing floral wedding dress, during the ceremony and at the joy-filled afterparty. In the caption, Rita wrote: “Well this happened yesterday! I married my best friend.” Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers She continued: “I can’t even put into words how special our day was…mostly because we have the most incredible bunch of humans who love us unconditionally and who were prepared to travel to @hiddenriverbarn from all over the world to share our day. After tagging in all those who had helped make the day possible, Rita added: “We love you all. You know who you are …sorry there’s gonna be a ton of pics to follow!” Rita played the iconic Roxy Mitchell (Credit: BBC) EastEnders co-stars share congratulations In the comments below, Rita’s co-stars from EastEnders and Hollyoaks were quick to share their congratulations with the happy couple. “Congratulations Reeeett. Wishing you nothing but happiness, joy and a beautiful future together,” wrote former Fatboy actor Ricky Norwood. “Congratulations Rita and Ben,” said screen daughter Ellie Dadd, who plays Roxy’s offspring, Amy Mitchell. Hollyoaks and EastEnders actress Gemma Bissix said: “Gosh you look stunning and so so happy!! Just what you deserve my lovely to be the princess that you are!! Hugest congratulations to you both.” “Congratulations Rita,” commented Heather Trott star Cheryl Fergison. READ MORE: EastEnders confirms Jay’s whereabouts in early iPlayer release – but has Jamie Borthwick already filmed his final scene? Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025
