Olly Rix, famous for playing Matthew Aylward in Call the Midwife, is engaged to Anna Chell, who appears in Casualty. Rix announced the engagement on social media, sharing the joyful news with his followers.
Rix posted a sweet selfie on Instagram Monday showing him kissing Chell on the forehead. He hinted at an engagement with a ring emoji and a heart in the caption.
After leaving Call the Midwife in 2024, Rix began working on the BBC medical drama Casualty in early 2025, where he met Chell. Rix plays the role of surgeon Flynn Byron, and Chell plays nurse Jodie Whyte.
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The couple publicly announced they were dating last year with a post on Instagram that excited their followers.
Sammy Dobson, the actress who plays Nicole Piper on Casualty, excitedly shared: “Wow! This is amazing! Congratulations!”
Melanie Hill, the actress who plays nurse manager Siobhan McKenzie, wrote a message saying she was thrilled for the couple!
Kirsty Mitchell, known for Faith Dean, called the announcement “perfect.” Michelle Keegan, who worked with Rix on the BBC series Our Girl, shared: “That’s wonderful news! So happy for both of you. Congratulations!”
People were delighted with the announcement, with comments like “Best news! Can’t wait for the wedding!” and “Congratulations and all the best to both of you!”
One fan expressed excitement over the news, playfully questioning if the relationship was real and then offering their congratulations, calling the pair a “beautiful couple.”
Fans flooded social media with congratulations for the newly engaged couple. One wrote, “Congratulations and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!” while another simply said, “Awww, congratulations Anna and Olly, so happy for you both!”
You can watch Casualty on Saturday nights on BBC One. New episodes are also available on BBC iPlayer starting at 6am on the day they air on TV.
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2026-01-20 14:49