Fresh from his victory on Celebrity Big Brother, Jack P Shepherd, best known for his longtime role as David Platt on Coronation Street, is making headlines again ā but not just for his triumphant stint in the house. With wedding bells on the horizon, fans are eager to know if Jackās new celebrity pals will be making the coveted guest list. Spoiler: itās not looking good for them.
After taking home the CBB crown on Friday, April 25, beating out Drag Race sensation Danny Beard and American superstar JoJo Siwa, Jack sat down for a lively chat on Good Morning Britain. Joining showbiz editor Richard Arnold, Jack gave fans a brutally honest look into his upcoming wedding plans with fiancĆ©e Hanni Treweek ā and the revelations were as unfiltered as they come.
When pressed about whether any of his fellow housemates from CBB would be attending the nuptials, Jack didnāt hesitate to shut the door firmly. āNo, I donāt think so. Come on. Iāve only known them three weeks. Iāve got a guest list a mile long,ā he laughed. The comment, while said in good humor, sent a clear message: friendship inside the CBB house doesn’t automatically translate to a wedding invite.
Adding another layer of cheeky humor, Jack mentioned former Love Island star Chris Hughes, who had been campaigning for an invitation during their time together. “Chris keeps asking for an invite donāt he? Iām like āI donāt think you will pal,'” Jack joked, even admitting he hadnāt told Chris ā or seemingly many others ā the actual wedding date.
It’s clear Jack and Hanni are keeping things intimate and meaningful for their special day. Their relationship story is a romantic one: the two first met behind the scenes of Coronation Street, where Hanni worked as a storyline writer and researcher. Sparks flew quickly, and by 2018, the pair had gone public with their relationship. Through thick and thin, the couple remained rock solid, eventually getting engaged in a breathtaking moment during a safari adventure in Tanzania in June 2024.
Though fans have long speculated about their future ā especially after Jack and Hanni openly discussed marriage and starting a family during a candid interview on Loose Women ā the engagement cemented their commitment. Hanni once said, āI think we fell quite quickly and from that we just clicked, and we were on the same page⦠you do have those conversations but yeah I think we would like to [have kids and marry] in the future.ā Now, with wedding plans in full swing, it’s clear theyāre making thoughtful choices about who will stand by their side.
As for Jackās Celebrity Big Brother experience, it seems to have been a whirlwind chapter rather than a lifelong bond. Although there was plenty of camaraderie and fun inside the famous house, Jack has made it clear that three weeks isn’t enough to shift the guest list dynamics for one of the most important days of his life. It’s nothing personal, but more a reflection of the deep, pre-existing relationships he and Hanni want to honor at their wedding.
In the end, Jackās refreshingly candid response shows that despite the glitz and glamour of reality TV fame, some things ā like a private, meaningful wedding ā remain sacred. While CBB fans may have loved seeing the friendships form on screen, itās safe to say Jackās focus is firmly on his future with Hanni, not on pleasing a house full of new acquaintances.
So for Chris Hughes and the rest of the CBB gang, it looks like theyāll have to settle for watching the festivities from afar ā assuming Jack and Hanni even decide to share many details publicly at all.
In true Jack P Shepherd style, the wedding promises to be full of love, laughter, and only the closest of friends and family ā just the way he and Hanni want it.