Capital FM presenter Sonny Jay has announced he’s engaged to long-term girlfriend Lauren Faith.
The DJ, 27, took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal he popped the question to his girlfriend of three years during a romantic boat ride, and gushed he ‘couldn’t be happier to spend the rest of his life’ with her.
Sonny – who presents the Capital FM breakfast show with Roman Kemp – shared two loved-up snaps in Mykonos with his fiancée, who was dressed in a stunning red halterneck gown.
Wedding bells: Capital FM’s Sonny Jay announced that he’s ENGAGED to ‘the most beautiful soul’ Lauren Faith after proposing on a romantic yacht ride in Mykonos on Thursday
Revealing his joy to fans in his caption, Sonny wrote: ‘SHE SAID YES ❤️❤️ Couldn’t be happier to spend the rest of my life with the most beautiful soul I know.’
The future groom then tagged his loved one and added: ‘I love you so much xx’
Lauren also took to her own social media account to share a glimpse of how Sonny proposed, as she shared a video of him getting down on one knee at the bow of their yacht while she held a bouquet of roses in one hand.
Gushing: Revealing his joy to fans in his caption, Sonny wrote: ‘SHE SAID YES ❤️❤️ Couldn’t be happier to spend the rest of my life with the most beautiful soul I know’
Beautiful bride: Sonny shared two loved-up snaps with his fiancée, who was dressed in a red halterneck gown.
Loved-up: Lauren wrapped her arms around Sonny after he popped the question
Besides herself with joy, Lauren looked shocked as Sonny asked her to be his wife before she said yes and hugged and kissed him.
She also shared a snap of her and Sonny together as she flashed a look at her gorgeous diamond-encrusted engagement ring.
Gushing in the caption, she wrote: ‘I SAID YESSSSSSSSS!!!!! one of the most romantic days when your best friend asks you to marry them (sic).’
Smitten: Lauren also took to her own social media account to share a glimpse of how Sonny proposed, and gushed about him being her ‘best friend’
The moment: Lauren shared a video of him getting down on one knee at the bow of their yacht while she held a bouquet of roses in one hand
Blinger: Lauren shared a snap of her and Sonny together as she flashed a look at her gorgeous diamond-encrusted engagement ring
Sonny and Lauren have been dating for over three years, and first got together after he appeared at her door with flowers and asked her ‘to be mine’.
Reflecting on their romance in April last year, Sonny wrote: ‘I can’t believe it was two years ago I turned up to your house with a bunch of flowers asking you to be mine.
‘The last two years have gone so quick and yet we’ve achieved so so much together. Thank you for being the best support I could ever ask for!Happy Anniversary – I Love You.’
Blossoming romance: Sonny and Lauren have been dating for over three years, and first got together after he appeared at her door with flowers and asked her ‘to be mine’
Job: Sonny presents the Capital FM breakfast show with Roman Kemp, Sian Welby (not pictured) and Vick Hope
Sonny’s happy news comes after he and his Capital FM co-hosts Roman and Sian Welby came off air mid-way through their radio show earlier this month, after the devastating news of the death of Capital Breakfast producer Joe Lyons.
The Sun reported at the time that the trio were in ‘complete shock’ after learning about the death of their close pal who they had all worked with.
A source told the publication: ‘Roman and his colleagues are in complete shock, they can’t believe someone they were all close to is gone.
‘They’ve all been left completely shattered by the upsetting news and are taking some time to grieve and digest the tragedy. It’s a tough time for them all right now.’
Devastated: Sonny’s happy news comes after he, Roman and Sian came off air mid-way through their radio show earlier this month, after news of producer Joe Lyons’ death
Tribute: Roman shared a selection of pictures with Joe as he remembered their adventures together earlier this month following the tragic news
Roman discovered Joe had died earlier this month and has been left devastated by the news as they were incredibly close. Joe’s cause of death has not been revealed.
Following the news, Roman shared a selection of pictures with Joe and wrote: ‘You will always be my brother, my best mate and my partner. Everyday I’m missing seeing you and just wish I could show you how many people know you’re the best.
‘You taught me everything I know, I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for you sat by my side for the last 6 years. Pushing me and supporting me through everything.
Memories: Roman and Joe had clearly been very close and made a great impact on one another’s lives
Bond: Roman said that they had worked alongside one another for the last six years
‘I can only hope I gave you the same love, loyalty and outrageous amounts of fun that you gave me.
‘We have so many memories that span from sharing beds in the middle of nowhere to dancing on tables to breaking world records.
‘I’m sorry I haven’t stopped texting you and sending you memes. We were only just starting our adventure together but I’m going to take you along with me for the rest of it, flying that flag for the both of us.
Special words: Roman wrote this emotive post in tribute to his friend and colleague
‘I love you more than I can ever explain. See you soon mate❤️.’
Roman broke down in tears live on his Capital Breakfast radio show last week as he returned to work following the death of Joe.
Roman took the decision to talk to viewers about how he was feeling on Monday last week as he paid tribute to his ‘best friend’ Joe.
‘He was our best mate’: Roman broke down in tears live on his Capital Breakfast radio show last week as he returned to work following the death of Joe