Downton Abbey star Allen Leech has said he is the “happiest” after announcing his engagement to actress Jessica Blair Herman. The Irish actor, who played Tom Branson in the hit period drama, announced the news with a post on Instagram on Valentine’s Day, but said the proposal happened some time ago. Leech wrote: “Happy Valentine’s Day @jessicablairherman First one as a fiance! She wrote: “The day you proposed was one of the best days but every day with you is my favorite. Happy Valentine’s Day @therealleech!”Leech is believed to have started dating Herman in 2016, after he split from previous girlfriend sports presenter Charlie Webster in 2015.

Source: Irish Examiner February 15, 2018 12:11 UTC