Dani Dyer announces engagement to footballer Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod popped the question on holiday!
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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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.
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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."
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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'.
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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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