Death-defying American's Got Talentstar Jonathan Goodwin has confirmed his engagement to Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington after weeks of rumors.
The daredevil hit headlines last week, when he fell 40ft after being struck by two exploding cars simultaneously during a rehearsal for America's Got Talent: Extreme and while updating fans on his health he broke his happy news.
The 41-year-old Welsh escapologist shared a selfie he snapped in hospital alongside a lengthy caption, in which he thanked loved ones for their support while also lauding his fiancée Amanda, 47, after weeks of sparking engagement rumors.
Amanda, who shares two children with Sherlock co-star and ex Martin Freeman from who she split in 2016, took to the comments section of the post to emotionally pen: 'I love you so much Fusband. We’ve totally got this.'
'I have been to the very brink': Professional daredevil Jonathan Goodwin has finally broken his silence on Instagram Wednesday after breaking multiple bones in both his legs, and suffered cuts and burns on his face
He wrote: 'Then most importantly my fiancé and the best thing to ever happen to me, Amanda.
'I have been to the very brink and dodged the worst that a human being can, without fear…because I was protected by love. Love is all you need, so make sure you get some, cos its good s***. '
There have been rumors that the two had been engaged for weeks after Jonathan added an engagement ring to his bio earlier this month, suggesting he had popped the question.
Amanda shared her first picture with Jonathan last week, posting a throwback from a recent romantic getaway that she captioned: 'When in Vienna, you hang out at the graveyards. What of it.'
Loved up: In the post the 41-year-old Welsh escapologist confirmed his engagement to Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington after weeks of sparking engagement rumors
Could it be? There have been rumors that the two had been engaged for weeks after Jonathan added an engagement ring to his bio earlier this month, suggesting he had popped the question
Cute couple: Amanda shared her first picture with Jonathan last week, posting a throwback that she captioned: 'When in Vienna, you hang out at the graveyards. What of it'
Sweet: Her post came after Jonathan shared his first picture of the pair, penning: 'That was possibly the longest game of hide and seek ever….❤️' Amanda then commented: 'I love you'
Her post came after Jonathan shared his first picture of the pair earlier in the month, penning: 'That was possibly the longest game of hide and seek ever….❤️'
Amanda then commented: 'I love you. ❤️'
The Safe actress also confirmed her romance to The Daily Mail's Richard Eden, gushing: 'Jonathan sets fire to himself and catches bullets for a living, but is also grown up, sensitive, and considerate. I'm completely besotted.'
The rumors come just nine months after Amanda revealed she had split from The Queen's Gambit actor Jonjo O'Neill after four years.
The 47year-old actress shares two children with Sherlock co-star and ex Martin Freeman, as the family are seen together in London back in November 2009
Signature role: Amanda is known for playing Mary Morstan in Sherlock from 2014 to 2017
The TV star started dating Irishman Jonjo, 42, after she split from actor Martin, 50, in 2016 after 16 years together.
Amanda, known for playing Mary Morstan in Sherlock from 2014 to 2017, and Jonjo took the step of moving in together in her Hertfordshire home during the pandemic last year.
Amanda and Jonjo first began dating in November 2016 - nine months after she secretly split from The Office star Martin.
The actress recently discussed her break up from Martin as she expressed fears that they had given their two children 'irreparable damage' after their split.
Case of the ex: The rumours come just nine months after Amanda revealed she had split from The Queen's Gambit actor Jonjo O'Neill after four years (pictured in September 2019)
The couple share son Joe, 15, and daughter Grace, 12.
On Wednesday, Goodwin had updated fans by posting a silly selfie while laying out in a hospital bed on Tuesday morning.
Burns could be seen all over his face as his right hand was completely bandaged in the funny snap which was accompanied by a lengthy caption which read: 'You can't say you don't get out what you put in.
'A couple of days ago my life took a complete left turn': On Wednesday, Goodwin had updated fans by posting a silly selfie while laying out in a hospital bed on Tuesday morning
'Ive tried my hardest over the years to be kind, thoughtful, honest supportive and good. A couple of days ago my life took a complete left turn… and the out pouring of love from all the corners of the world; from people I didn’t even think would know or remember me… has just been astonishing. Truly incredible.'
Goodwin went on to acknowledge the thousands who have sent their well wishes,
He continued: 'I will have a lot to say on that matter and the benefits of being kind in the future.. but thank you.
'Thank you to everyone who has reached out and sent their love and support. It literally has been a lifesaver. There are a few people who should not remain nameless.'
Harrowing: The 41-year-old escapologist plummeted 40 feet while performing a risky stunt featuring exploding cars during a rehearsal for America's Got Talent : Extreme and as part of the stunt, Goodwin was suspended in midair between two hanging cars
He then referenced his