Dani Dyer announces engagement to footballer Jarrod Bowen

Jarrod popped the question on holiday!

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd Jul 2024

West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen may have endured Euro 2024 disappointment with England, but it looks like his personal life couldn't be any better right now, as he's popped the question to former Love Island winner Dani Dyer!

The pair, who share twin girls Summer and Star together, posted their happy news on social media after Jarrod proposed during a holiday in Spain.

Sharing photos of the moment and showing off her engagement ring, Dani wrote: '𝘜𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳💍'. (sic)

Dani's dad, former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, was quick to comment with his love and support, writing: 'The most beautiful couple in the world. Right….better start writing that speech. Love you both so much. ❤️⚒'. (sic)

Zara McDermott commented: 'Awww massive congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️', with Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure writing: 'Huge Congratulations to you both! 💍🥂❤️'.

Billie Faiers then wrote: 'Congratulations ❤️❤️✨', with Love Island star Samira Mighty commenting: 'Ayyyyyy happy for your girlie ❤️❤️'. (sic)

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However, just months later in September, reports were rife the pair had called off their engagement and split.

Bradley Riches and Scott Johnston

Heartstopper actor and Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches got engaged to his boyfriend Scott Johnston in April. The happy couple posted this cute snap after Scott popped the question on holiday!

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Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan

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Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy popped the question to his model girlfriend Gabbriette Bechtel in June, following a whirlwind nine-month romance. The pair went official with their news when Gabbriette posted a snap of her ring to Instagram, writing: 'MARRYING THE 1975 IS VERY B*** @trumanblack'.


Matty's mum Denise Welch then shared the news to her own account, writing: 'What a day!!! I wake up to find that @gabbriette and Matty had gone Instagram official on their engagement so I was able to tell everyone!!! I'm so happy to be blessed with a wonderful daughter in law to be and to share this news with @chayobechtel and @gary.bechtel'. (sic)

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Former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty and her partner David Bracken announced their engagement in July. After meeting last year, David proposed to Shona during a romantic picnic date in a park in London.

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American actress Emma Roberts got engaged to her boyfriend Cody John in July! Emma posted this cute photo on Instagram, with the caption: 'putting this here before my mom tells everyone ❤️'.

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Footballer Jarrod Bowen proposed to former Love Island winner Dani Dyer during a holiday to Spain in July 2024. The couple, who share twin girls Summer and Star together, have been dating since 2021 and shared their lovely news on social media.

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'You have been with me when I've been at my lowest and helped me understand myself to navigate my own darkness. You have also celebrated the highs which have been so many, as for the first time in my life, I'm happy with the man I've become. You came to church with me and joined the incredible community we have there without a question.


'Your family have always treated me so generously with their time, emotion and trust. I can't wait to be joined with them too. I've always believed that when two people are engaged and later married that we are no longer two people but we join as one and it's the biggest privilege to share that with you.


'Seeing you show the love you give to the most important person in my life, George, even from day one, there was never a question about you becoming my wife one day. I'm looking forward to our life together and the many challenges we'll face.


'I promise to always love you with all my heart'. (sic)

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Following Dani's split from Love Island boyfriend Jack Fincham after her appearance on the show in 2018, the reality star went on date Sammy Kimmence, with the pair welcoming a baby boy called Santiago together in January 2021.

Things didn't work out for Dani and Sammy, with Dani going on to meet footballer Jarrod in 2021, with the pair welcoming twin girls in May last year.

Sharing the cutest photos from their first birthday party in May, Dani told fans: 'Our twins are 1♡♡ Can’t believe how fast this year has gone, a lot of fun, madness, tears & completely winging it😂.. baby girls you have brought so much happiness to our lives and we love you so so much.. Watching you grow has been so special and we can’t wait to make even more special memories.. forever and ever our little darlings you mean the world and more to us'. (sic)

Following the Euros in Germany, Dani and Jarrod are now enjoying some precious time together in Spain, before the Premier League football season returns in August.

Congratulations to Dani and Jarrod on their lovely news! 💍

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