The future Queen of Essex?

He proclaimed himself to be the 'King of Essex' during is stint on TOWIE, and it looks like Mark Wright may have finally found his queen.
The 26-year-old television presenter looked utterly smitten as he stepped out on a romantic date night with his new girlfriend, Michelle Keegan, earlier this week.
Strolling hand in hand as they wandered through Manchester, the pair looked every inch the cute couple as they gazed lovingly into each other's eyes.

Cute couple: Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright enjoyed a romantic date night in Manchester earlier this week 

Giggling away while making their way out for a bite to eat, the TV pair seemed to be the picture of happiness.

 

Ensuring his manners were on top form to impress the new lady in his life, Mark made sure he held the door open for the Coronation Street actress before leading her down the street with their fingers entwined.
As well as being a match made in television heaven, with her exotic natural beauty and his cheeky charm there's no denying Michelle and Mark make for a very attractive couple.

Something to smile about: The pair looked the picture of happiness as they shared a joke while heading out for a bite to eat

Stylish pair: Michelle looked chic in a khaki and black printed midi-dress and a leather biker jacket, while Mark kept it casual in a jumper and jeans

The 25-year-old soap star dressed up for her date night, looking stylish in a khaki and black printed midi-dress, while keeping wrapped up against the cold weather in a black leather biker jacket.
Michelle teetered on a pair of red and black platform strappy sandals, while toting an oversized leather handbag in her free arm.
The Corrie beauty completed her look with her long raven locks flowing around her shoulders and natural make-up to show off her flawless complexion.

Perfect gentleman: Mark made sure to impress his new lady by holding the door open for her

Tickled? The loved-up pair looked particularly amused by something as they enjoyed their date night 

Meanwhile, Mark chose a casual burgundy jumper, skinny jeans and matching trainers for the couple's night out on the town.
Although the pair only started dating at the start of January, their fledging romance already seems to be going from strength to strength.
At last month's National Television Awards, Michelle was introduced to Mark's parents and received a glowing endorsement from both his friends and family.

Soap beauty: The Coronation Street actress teetered on black and red strappy platform heels, while toting an oversized black leather handbag

Joking that the soap star was his 'ideal woman', Mark's best pal and former TOWIE co-star James 'Arg' Argent told MailOnline: 'Yes I’ve met her and we’ve spent time all together. She’s really nice and Mark’s happy. They are perfect together.'
Meanwhile, the Take Me Out: The Gossip presenter's sister Jess added: 'I have met her and Mark’s very happy.'
And although both Michelle and Mark have remained coy about their romance, he admitted he was 'very, very happy' with the new lady in his life.

The look of love? Michelle couldn't keep the smile off her face as she wandered hand in hand with her boyfriend

Long-distance romance: Michelle and Mark have been taking turns in visiting each other in their respective homes in Essex and Manchester

Michelle and Mark are believed to have started dating over the festive period after meeting on a New Year holiday to Dubai.
Since returning to England, they have been taking turns in visiting each other in their respective homes in Essex and Manchester.
This is Michelle's first romance since she split from former fiancé, The Wanted's Max George, in August after 18 months together.
Meanwhile, Mark was previously engaged to his former TOWIE co-star Lauren Goodger, who he dated on and off for 10 years after meeting at school.

More than just a holiday romance: The couple met while on a New Year break in Dubai, and began dating shortly afterwards