Ellison weds in secret in Mauritius

Jennifer Ellison has tied the knot with her partner Rob Tickle in a secret wedding in Mauritius.

The former Brookside star's shotgun ceremony did not involve her family or friends. The couple originally intended to wed in August but put their plans on hold due to work commitments.

However, when they discovered that they were expecting a baby, Ellison decided that she wanted to get married before the child was born.

The 26-year-old actress and glamour model wore a strapless Jenny Packham gown and Christian Louboutin heels for the event.

Ellison and Tickle contacted their families by phone afterwards to reveal the news. "They're over the moon, they're dead happy - it's such a relief," Ellison told OK magazine. "Telling our families has made it all the more special because of their reaction. I've loved every minute."