‘It was completely unexpected’: Russell Tovey confirms engagement to boyfriend Steve Brockman

Russell Tovey has confirmed his engagement to boyfriend Steve Brockman.

The Being Human actor said that the rugby player's proposal was "completely unexpected" but that the pair are looking forward to throwing a party to celebrate.

Speaking to the Mail, Tovey said: “[It was] completely unexpected but [I’m] very very happy and looking forward to having a proper party to celebrate when back in London.”

Brockman moved across the pond to be with his now fiancé last year, while he starred in New York’s National Theatre show Angels in America, alongside Amazing Spiderman actor Andrew Garfield.

It has been reported that Brockman changed professions to become a rugby coach after following his other half to the city whilst Tovey stars in US drama Quantico.

Him and Her actor Tovey revealed he was “over the moon” to be sharing the exciting news on social media.

The 36-year-old actor first hinted at a romance “inside the industry” in 2016 when he told the Standard about his “early days” relationship.

Speaking about marriage at the time, he said: “Totally, 100 per cent I will do it, when the time is right,

“But I’ve got my dog at the minute — he’s my everything, my sun and my moon and my mate.”

He added that he would want “all of” the experience, including having children.

Tovey came out when he was 18, however he didn’t begin taking roles portraying homosexual characters until he was 30 years old.

He admitted that the decision “wasn’t conscious and it was only the other day I realised it had been important somehow.”

Speaking to The Guardian he said: “For so long, as a young actor, I had this anxiety about making sure I could get straight roles, and now I know that’s not necessary. The gay roles are the best for me. Being gay has made my career.”