The Love Island couple that stole our hearts last summer have finally made it official: Tanya and Shaq are engaged!
The pair announced the happy news on their Instagram accounts, sharing some gorgeous photos from their romantic getaway in the Maldives.
Tanya, 24, looked stunning in a white lace dress and a diamond ring on her finger, while Shaq, 26, rocked a casual blue shirt and shorts. The couple posed on the beach, on a boat, and in a hammock, looking blissfully in love.
“We’re so excited to share this with you all,” Tanya captioned her post. “Shaq popped the question last night and I said yes! He’s my best friend and soulmate and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him.”
Shaq also gushed about his fiancée, writing: “She said yes! I’m the luckiest man in the world to have found my perfect match. Tanya is everything I ever dreamed of and more. I love you baby.”
The couple met on the ninth season of Love Island UK, where they instantly hit it off and became fan favorites. They won the show with a whopping 75% of the public vote, beating out runners-up Jake and Liv.
Since then, they have been inseparable, moving in together in London and launching their own YouTube channel. They have also landed several lucrative deals with brands such as Boohoo, PrettyLittleThing, and ASOS.
Their engagement comes as no surprise to their loyal followers, who have been speculating about their future plans for months. The couple had previously hinted that they were ready to take the next step in their relationship, with Tanya telling OK! Magazine in January: “We’ve talked about marriage and kids. We’re both on the same page and we know what we want.”
Shaq added: “We’re not in a rush, but we definitely see ourselves getting married and having a family. Tanya is the one for me.”
Congratulations to the happy couple! We can’t wait to see their wedding photos!