Her skating hero: Matt Lapinskas shares passionate kiss with girlfriend Shona McGarty after Dancing On Ice performance
By OWEN TONKS
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She was in the Dancing On Ice audience to support her boyfriend.
And EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, 21, got the perfect ending after watching 23-year-old Matt Lapinskas take to the ice.
The couple shared a heartfelt kiss after Matt's performance on Sunday night.
Totally in love: Matt Lapinskas and Shona McGarty share a passionate kiss following Matt's Dancing On Ice performance on Sunday night
Matt, who previously played Anthony Moon in BBC soap EastEnders, danced with professional skater Brianne Delcourt during the show.
The actor dressed the part for the first night of the dance contest and wore a silky purple shirt with silver sequins across the front.
Over the top he wore a black waistcoat which he teamed with a pair of smart black trousers.
The look of love: Shona looked delighted with Matt after he skated on the ITV show before the couple leaned in for a kiss
Falling for each other: Matt has said the couple's relationship has improved since he left EastEnders last year and that he is head over heels in love with Shona
Fireworks: Shona smiles proudly as she kisses Dancing On Ice star Matt on the lips following his performance
His costume was coordinated with skating partner Brianne who wore a purple mini-dress which left her long tanned legs on show.
However, the ice dancer did not distract Matt from girlfriend Shona, who plays Whitney Dean in EastEnders, and he headed straight to her for a passionate kiss after his routine.
Shona sat alongside fellow EastEnders stars and real life couple Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning, and Tony Discipline, who plays Tyler Moon.
EastEnders night out: In addition to girlfriend Shona, Matt was watched by fellow soap stars Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning, and Tony Discipline
Showing their support: Matt's former soap opera colleagues turn out to show their support for the star
And it seems Shona and Matt could be soon moving onto the next step in their relationship.
Matt told the Daily Mirror: 'I'd marry her tomorrow if I could. We really love each other. Leaving [EastEnders] has made our relationship better. I love her to pieces.'
'She is going to come down to Dancing on Ice and support me every week.'
Skating like a pro: Former EastEnders star Matt lifted his partner above his head on Dancing On Ice on Sunday
Bringing it up to date: Matt worked in a bit of modern break dancing to his routine on the ITV show
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