Sherlock Star Benedict Cumberbatch Engaged: Fan Reactions on Twitter

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch announced his engagement to actress and director Sophie Hunter on 5th November. The news came as a shock to the British actor's female fans who took to Twitter to express their 'anger' and 'disappointment'!

Cumberbatch's rep reconfirmed the news, saying, "I am delighted to confirm this morning's announcement that Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are engaged."

The union was announced in the births, deaths and marriages column of UK newspaper The Times on November 5:

With the most sincerest of hearts, we offer our unreserved congratulations to both Benedict and Sophie! pic.twitter.com/kdoJ3Q8cqN

— Benedict Cumberbatch (@Cumberbitches) November 5, 2014

Here are some fan reactions on Cumberbatch's big news:

Benedict cumberbatch getting engaged? Wat the hell ??? *cries till eyes turn red* #Cumberengagement #cumberwedding — QUEENB°°°louisXlover (@ArcticxLouisxbx) November 6, 2014

Let me just lament for a moment... #somanyemotions #Cumberengagement pic.twitter.com/VchKcmhRvv

— dallas leeper (@texas_jumper) November 6, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch is engaged?! Well I'm gonna go cry. I mean I'm happily married but yeah, there will be crying. #Cumberengagement — Mandy Boles (@MandyBBoles) November 6, 2014

I felt a great disturbance in the Force - as if millions of fangirls cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. #Cumberengagement

— Brent Sloane (@sloanethoughts) November 6, 2014

Great now I'll have to uninvite everyone from my future wedding to Benedict Cumberbatch *cries forever* #Cumbercollective #Cumberengagement — Sophia Mosby (@foreverhuddyfan) November 5, 2014

omg...omg tell me it's not happening!!! Benedict #Cumberbatch...is...is....engaged??? I can't the feels!!! #congratulations

— Julia (@J_Murka) November 5, 2014

Gloomiest day for most women,Benedict Cumberbatch is officially engaged! If only I had the chance hwaaaaa.... #brokenhearted #feellikecrying — RetnaHanani (@RetnaHanani) November 5, 2014

I now hate Benedict Cumberbatch for being engaged. Ugh. =/

— fat yvonne (@von161) November 5, 2014