Gemma Collins and Rami Hawash engaged for third time after lavish Maldives proposal
13.02.2024 - 16:23
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Gemma Collins has got engaged to Rami Hawash for a third time. The TOWIE star was reportedly left speechless when Rami got down on one knee while the pair were on a romantic trip to the Maldives.
The pair first got together 14 years ago before separating and they've been back together for more than three years, previously calling off an engagement last July when Gemma admitted she was in "no rush" to walk down the aisle and she wanted to take her time.
According to sources, she had no idea her other half was going to pop the question and was 'shocked'.
The source said: "She is absolutely thrilled and she can’t believe it is finally happening.
"Rami had flown out hundreds of roses and there were thousands of petals. She didn't know what was happening until a huge platter of cakes came out and as Gemma started eating her mango dessert, Rami surprised her and said, 'look at that'."
Gemma, 43, was pictured on a romantic dinner with Rami in proposal snaps as she stunned in a flowing orange dress and a purple headpiece. Rami looked stylish in a cream shirt and white trousers for the special meal on the beach.
The words 'will you marry me' were lit up in the sand, which was covered in rose petals making up a heart shape. The source added: "Gemma had no idea, she thought they were having a relaxing dinner on the beach, she had no makeup on, it was a beautiful natural moment and she couldn’t have wished for anything more.
Gemma previously told the Mirror about their decision to abandon previous wedding plans: "There is no rush and I am living life. There is still so much I want to do."
"Me and Rami are both free spirits, he has been married before and funnily enough we were looking at pictures of us and we have known each other for