Love Island's Adam Collard announces engagement to Laura Woods 💍
They are expecting their first child
Just months after announcing they are expecting their first baby together, Love Island star Adam Collard has proposed to TV presenter Laura Woods, with the couple announcing their engagement news on social media.
Taking to Instagram to share snaps from the moment he got down on one knee, Adam wrote: 'From dates & daiquiri’s to a Fiancé & a sprog on the way, our very own little team. My whole world. Always. 🤍
'@carbisbayestate where it really all began, the only place to do it'. (sic)
37-year-old Laura also shared the happy news with her own followers, writing: 'And just like that…💍💫 You make me happy @adamcollard 🤍 Thank you @carbisbayestate - the place we fell in love and now the place we got engaged, you made it so special 🥹 What a summer'. (sic)
The couple's celebrity friends were quick to congratulate the pair. England and Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish wrote: 'Congratulations 🙌🏻🙏🏻🩵', with Piers Morgan adding: 'Many congrats to you both! 👏'.
Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle wrote: 'congrats mate 🔥❤️', with Love Island's Chloe Burrows commenting: 'OMG AWWWWW CONGRATS 💖💖💖💖💖💖'. Liam Reardon then wrote: 'Massive congratulations both 🤍'.
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Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick
Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick proposed to his girlfriend Amy Jackson during a ski trip in Switzerland in January! The pair announced their lovely news on Instagram, with Ed sharing photos of the moment he got down on one knee.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson announced news of her engagement to Glasgow DJ Hector Barbour, also known to many as Denis Sulta, at the beginning of February.
Gemma Collins and Rami Hawash
Reality TV star Gemma Collins announced her engagement to boyfriend Rami Hawash in February. Rami proposed to Gemma during a romantic trip to the Maldives, as the pair enjoyed a candle-lit dinner on the beach.
Ella Ding and Guy Palermo
MAFS Aus star Ella Ding announced the lovely news in February that she and Guy Palermo are engaged! Sharing a clip of the sweet moment to Instagram, fans saw the moment a morning run for the pair turned into a proposal.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson
Following a six-year romance, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Dakota Johnson reportedly got engaged in 2024! A source told The Mirror: "The couple got engaged a while ago and have kept the news private. But now they are being open about it with their circles. They have been besotted with each other from day one so taking this next step was inevitable."
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!
Ashanti and Nelly
Ashanti and Nelly announced in April that they are engaged, as well as the lovely news that they are expecting their first baby together. The pair confirmed the news via Essence magazine, with Ashanti telling the publication that 2024 is: "Such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation.
Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan
Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan, who won the Winter series of Love Island back in 2023, announced in April that they are now engaged! Kai shared photos from the moment he popped the question, whilst the pair enjoyed a gondola ride!
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)
Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson
MAFS UK 2022 couple Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson announced in June 2024 that they are engaged! The couple shared a sweet joint post on Instagram, with Jenna gushing: 'Not to be cliché but I genuinely didn't think that this type of love actually existed'. Co-stars and MAFS experts took to the comments to share their congratulations.
Jack P Shepherd and Hanni Treweek
Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, who has played the role of David Platt since 2000, proposed to his long-term girlfriend Hanni Treweek whilst the pair were on a safari holiday in Africa in June! The couple shared the news via social media with this cute photo.
Shona McGarty and David Bracken
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.
Emma Roberts and Cody John
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 ❤️'.
Jarrod Bowen and Dani Dyer
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.
Ollie Watkins and Ellie Alderson
England and Aston Villa footballer Ollie Watkins proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson in Italy just weeks after the Euros ended. Ollie proposed in a romantic setting in Lago Di Como, sharing the sweetest photos on Instagram. He wrote: 'Future wifey!! It was only right ❤️🇮🇹 21.07.24'.
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey
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Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay
Olympian Adam Peaty popped the question to Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly in September! The pair announced their lovely news on Instagram, with Adam writing: 'I can't believe you're going to be my wife. I'm truly the luckiest man on earth to have such a gentle, caring and beautiful woman by my side. You fill my heart to the brim and give my soul peace.
'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)
Adam Collard and Laura Woods
After starting a relationship in 2023, Love Island star Adam Collard proposed to sports presenter Laura Woods in September 2024. The pair are also expecting their first child together.
Alexandra Burke and Darren Randolph
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Georgia Toffolo and James Watt
Former Made In Chelsea and I'm A Celeb star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo announced the lovely news in October that she's now engaged to her boyfriend, Brewdog founder James Watt. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'James asked me to marry him. It really was the best moment of my life so far. I never knew I could feel happiness like this. The easiest, quickest yes to being your wife. @brewdogjames Our love story is my favourite. How we managed to find each other out of billions of people out there will always be my greatest blessing. I love you forever and the magical life we're building'. (sic)
Mabel and Preye Crooks
'Finders Keepers' singer Mabel announced she's engaged to Preye Crooks in November. The singer announced her news on social media before showing off her stunning engagement ring on the red carpet at the Moana 2 premiere.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
In December, 'Calm Down' singer Selena Gomez announced the lovely news that her and Benny Blanco were engaged! Sharing an adorable photo of the pair, Selena also showed off her amazing ring, writing: 'Forever begins now' on Instagram. Benny also celebrated the news by commenting on her post: 'hey wait… that's my wife'.
Following Adam's second stint on ITV/STV dating show Love Island in 2022, and his appearance on E4's Celebs Go Dating, rumours first started to circulate that he was dating sports presenter Laura Woods in October last year.
The pair enjoyed a number of dates together before going public with their relationship, with Adam revealing in December last year he was the one to slide into Laura's DMs on Instagram.
Speaking on the Getting Lippy Gossip Show, he confessed: "I'd followed her on Instagram because I'd seen a Lionesses game or something like that and then I DMd her because she put like a funny meme on her story.
"I will hold my hands up, yes I acknowledge that even though she’s had my life about this a lot of times."
In July this year, the pair announced they are expecting their first child together. Sharing a photo of her baby scan, Laura simply captioned the snap with: 'Hey, baby 💕'.
Congratulations to Adam and Laura on their engagement!
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