Ex-cricket WAG Annika Martyn has sparked rumours she is engaged to celebrity accountant Anthony Bell, six months after debuting their romance.
Bell reportedly proposed to the weight loss entrepreneur over the weekend as they celebrated her 40th birthday with a lavish party aboard his Ghost II super-yacht on Sydney Harbour.
While the pair have not yet confirmed the happy news, Annika, who was previously married to cricketer Damien Martyn, has since been flashing a huge diamond engagement ring on social media.
The eye-popping sparkler features a huge oval-cut diamond ring with a halo of smaller diamonds set on a white gold band.
Bell is thought to have proposed on Saturday night during the extravagant two-day bash, which was attended by the likes of Today host Karl Stefanovic and entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins.
Celebrity accountant Anthony Bell (right) reportedly proposed to his girlfriend Annika Martyn (left) during her lavish 40th birthday party on his super-yacht over the weekend
While the pair have not yet confirmed the happy news, Annika, who was previously married to cricketer Damien Martyn, has since been flashing a huge diamond engagement ring (pictured) on social media
The festivities appeared to kick off at Anthony’s Dover Heights mansion, which he purchased from The Morning Show co-host Larry Emdur for a record breaking $11.5 million in 2017.
Guests then boarded the yacht and enjoyed a day of Champagne, decadent chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres and panoramic views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The luxurious Ghost II yacht, which is worth around $16m, was festooned with pink balloons and a sign that read: ‘Annika 40’.
Bell is thought to have proposed on Saturday night during the extravagant two-day bash
One guest uploaded footage of entertainment reporter Richard Wilkinson (pictured) giving a toast before Annika cut her three-tiered pink birthday cake
Today host Karl Stefanovic (left) was also spotted at the exclusive bash
Making sure all eyes were on her, birthday girl Annika sported a long-sleeved, neon pink gown by Sonia Stradiotto Couture which featured gemstone-encrusted mesh and a feather-covered fishtail skirt.
Documenting the festivities with an Instagram video, Annika wrote: ‘What a birthday, what an event. You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face all day. To have a room full of so much happiness and love was literally the most perfect birthday. Bring on the ‘Naughty Forties”.
‘Thank you to all my friends and family for making such an effort and especially to my partner Anthony Bell it was above and beyond anything I ever expected!’ she continued, adding: ‘I am counting my blessings this weekend it was spectacular.’
Photos from the event shows guest sipping Champagne and enjoying a decadent spread of chef-prepared food while enjoying panoramic views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
The luxurious yacht, which is worth around $16m, was festooned with pink balloons and a sign that read: ‘Annika 40’
Annika and Anthony made their first public appearance at Derby Day in Melbourne last November.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at the star-studded event, Bell said of his new romance: ‘We’ve been running around together for a few months… but [Derby Day] is our first public outing. How good, we picked a nice quiet event.’
‘We’ve known each other for years. We met through friends. Then we reconnected around June this year.’
The couple told Daily Mail they often spend time together between Noosa (where Anthony’s daughter’s live) and Sydney.
Making sure all eyes were on her, birthday girl Annika sported a long-sleeved, neon pink gown by Sonia Stradiotto Couture that featured gemstone-encrusted mesh and a feather-covered fishtail skirt
And while they weren’t technically living together at the time, Annika said they ‘have clothes in cupboards’ at each other’s places.
When the topic of marriage arose, Anthony laughed, before saying ‘We’re going great so we’re not ruling anything out.’
Rumours about the new couple’s relationship sparked in September after Annika shared several snaps enjoying time on Bell’s superyacht in the south of France.
‘I’m in the South of France, where every twisty road seems to lead to a vineyard, and the locals have a knack for turning croissants into works of art,’ she captioned one photo.
‘My beautiful partner threw me the birthday party of my life!’ Annika captioned a clip of herself dressed to the nines and posing next to a comparitively casual looking Anthony ahhead of the cruise
‘Welcome to the land of baguettes, berets… The South of France will forever hold a special place in my heart and my belly.’
She was joined by friend Tonia Taylor, niece of media identity Alan Jones.
The Daily Telegraph reported at the time that when they attempted to contact Bell, he ‘attempted to pour cold water on suggestions he and Martyn were an item’.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Annika is the Director at Goop Gang, a weight loss program for women.
She was married to former cricket star Damien for five years after tying the knot in 2006. They split in 2011.
As for Bell, the accountant was previously married to Getaway star Kelly Landry, who confirmed in December last year she and Bell were divorcing after 10 years of marriage.
The exes were previously believed to be working on their marriage after their bitter public break-up led to a court hearing in May 2017.
In February 2018, The Daily Telegraph reported they were attending ‘parenting workshops’ together in a bid to get back on track.
But in 2019, they reportedly split again.
A source said at the time Landry was living at the marital home in Noosa with their children during the week, while Bell flew up on weekends.
Landry and Bell share two daughters, Charlize, 11, and Thea, eight, while Annika has two children, a three-year-old and a 16-year-old.
Documenting the festivities with an Instagram video, Annika wrote: ‘What a birthday, what an event. You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face all day. To have a room full of so much happiness and love was literally the most perfect birthday. Bring on the ‘Naughty Forties”
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