Love Island's Marcel Somerville proposes to girlfriend at gender reveal
The couple are expecting their first child
Last updated 26th Aug 2020
Despite 2020 being one of the worst years in recent history for many, former Love Island star Marcel Somerville has had a lovely few months! Not only is the Blazin' Squad singer going to be a dad for the first time, marriage is now on the cards after he proposed to his pregnant girlfriend Rebecca Viera!
The happy couple were at their own gender reveal party over the weekend with their closest family and friends, and moments after blue confetti confirmed they are expecting a baby boy, Marcel got down on one knee and popped the question.
Following the lovely moment, Rebecca took to her Instagram page to show off her stunning engagement ring, telling her followers, 'Guys it’s a boyyyyyyy and I’m a wholeee fianceeeeee 😩❤️.
'I literally have no words I’m going to marry the love of my life and we’re having a son. God is good ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ @marcel_rockyb I love you more than life - thank you everyone who came and made this day special with us ❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
Sharing the same photo, Marcel then added, 'She said YESSSSSS 💍🤵🏿👰🏽😁🙌🏿❤️'.
Marcel and Rebecca's showbiz friends were quick to congratulate the couple. Love Island's Alex Beattie wrote, 'Love this! So happy for you both man! All the best 🙌🏼👌🏼', with Jonny Mitchell adding, 'Wow big congrats to you brother ❤️'. (sic)
TOWIE star Chloe Crowhurst then added, 'Marc, I am so happy for you! And congratulations on the baby boy!! Xxx'. (sic)
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Ray Quinn and Emily Fletcher
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
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After Marcel's surprise engagement, a source close to the couple told OK! Magazine, "Marcel didn’t tell anyone that he was going to propose, even his best friends, he did not tell anyone that he was planning it so it was a whole surprise for everyone.
“Rebecca cried and every one at the party was crying, it was really emotional and every one was super happy.”
Congratulations to Marcel and Rebecca! 💍