The Bachelor fan favourite announces surprise engagement in Port Douglas

The Bachelor’s Carlie Hodges has announced her engagement to boyfriend Charlie Bangs.

The couple, who have been dating for almost two years, shared their special news to Instagram on Thursday afternoon.

Hodges, a 36-year-old accomplished lawyer, made it to the top four of Jimmy Nicholson’s season in 2021.

The engagement announcement was accompanied by a gallery of photos showing the couple’s picturesque getaway to Port Douglas.

The charming duo was captured basking in beachy landscapes, snorkelling, and relishing a rainforest tour. 

Carlie and fiancé Charlie Bangs have been dating for almost two years. Both pictured

‘The first few days in Port Douglas have been pretty special!’ Hodges captioned her post alongside a ring emoji.

Carlie’s posts was soon inundated with well-wishers.  

‘Mr & Mrs BANGS,’ wrote Holly Kingston.  

‘Mr & Mrsssssss never looked so good!’ added former Bachelor star Lily Price.

 The announcement of her engagement came via a series of Instagram photos showing the couple’s picturesque getaway to Port Douglas

Hodges and Bangs began their love story in November 2021, a few months after her season of The Bachelor wrapped

‘Hehehehehe I love this. Adore you both,’ wrote Tahnee Leeson.

‘Congrats Carlie!!’ added Stephanie Lynch.

Hodges and Bangs began their love story in November 2021, a few months after her season of The Bachelor  wrapped.

The couple went Instagram official just a month after. 

Hodges moved from her hometown of Melbourne to Sydney to live with Bangs.

While love didn’t bloom for her on The Bachelor, Hodges has maintained a close friendship with Nicholson and Kingston.

In fact, she will be playing a pivotal role as a bridesmaid at their upcoming nuptials in August.

Hodges, a 36-year-old accomplished lawyer, made it to the top four of Jimmy Nicholson’s season in 2021