Michelle Keegan says she and Mark Wright have had 'boring' shift in ...

Michelle Keegan has candidly spoken about the changes in her marriage to Mark Wright since their wedding at St Mary's Church in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, nine years ago.

The 'Fool Me Once' star gave fans a glimpse into their private life, revealing that their once late-night outings have now been replaced with earlier evenings that are "a bit more boring".

At 37, Michelle expressed contentment with a quiet night in, saying: "I'm happy to have a night on the sofa with our dogs watching TV and relaxing."

She continued, as reported by Closer Magazine, "But we do still like to get dressed up and go out for dinner.

"In the old days, we'd go out for dinner and drinks until the early hours.", reports the Manchester Evening News.

However, things have changed as she humorously remarked: "But now, after dinner, I'll look at my watch and say, 'It's 9:30pm, we'd better get back home for bedtime! It's a bit more boring now!"

The couple's preference for more tranquil evenings is understandable considering their luxurious £3.5million Essex mansion, complete with five bedrooms, a modern gym, sauna, outdoor pool, and cinema room.

Mark and Michelle have been sharing updates of their home renovations on an Instagram page since 2021.

After finalising their project in August 2023, they hosted a 'Marchella' housewarming party to celebrate the occasion with friends and family.

The former Coronation Street actress was moved to tears when she spoke about their dream home coming to fruition, especially since she was in Australia for part of the construction period.

She opened up to The Guardian about the journey, revealing: "It still gets me emotional. Because we've worked really hard for it. We've had to make a lot of sacrifices."

Michelle reflected on the personal costs involved, saying, "I missed lots of milestones in my life due to work. Mark went to LA and we spent months apart, which was hard. But, it's worth it."

Discussing the importance of their home, Michelle added that it symbolised more than just property, stating it was also "about security" as "you never know when all this is going to end".

The couple's romance began after meeting behind-the-scenes at the X Factor, with fate having them cross paths at several events subsequently.

Their love story progressed when Mark, known for his time on TOWIE, asked Michelle out a year later, marking the start of their official relationship in 2012.

Mark made a grand gesture the next year by proposing to Michelle during a dreamy Dubai holiday, leading them down the aisle to tie the knot in 2015.