Ferne McCann says she wanted to ‘MARRY’ boyfriend Lorri Haines on their first meeting

She first went public with her real estate agent beau Lorri Haines back in January as she gushed how much she loved him.

And Ferne McCann gave fans an insight into the couple’s first meeting as her show First Time Mum returned on Wednesday, revealing she said that he was the man she was going to ‘marry’.

The former TOWIE star, 31, also gave viewers a glimpse of their first date, with Ferne and Lorri, also 31, setting sail on a romantic boat ride.

In love: Ferne McCann gave fans an insight into the couple’s first meeting as her show First Time Mum returned on Wednesday, revealing she said that he was the man she was going to ‘marry’

Ferne’s Instagram is flooded with loved-up snaps of herself and Lorri, with the couple seemingly going from strength to strength.

Speaking to the camera, Ferne said of her romance: ‘I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’ve met the one! I know I’ve said this before but I truly mean it, it’s not just lust, it’s the real deal!’

Discussing the first time she met her love, Ferne told how he slid into her DMs after she’d jetted to Dubai for a sunshine break.

She explained: I flew to Dubai and me and Sunday were going to have a few days with Danielle [Armstrong] and [Danielle’s fiancé] Tom.

How lovely: The former TOWIE star, 31, also gave viewers a glimpse of their first date, with Ferne and Lorri, also 31, setting sail on a romantic boat ride

How lovely: The former TOWIE star, 31, also gave viewers a glimpse of their first date, with Ferne and Lorri, also 31, setting sail on a romantic boat ride

‘Lorri lives in Dubai and he slid into the DMs. I never, ever reply back to guys that slide in the DMs.

‘But I noticed Lorri’s message and I was like “he’s quite fit”. This guy is a blend between Bradley Cooper and Matthew McConaughey.’

Detailing how Lorri made his move, she added: ‘He was like “Do you want to go out for dinner?” I said “I’m with my daughter”. He said “but I have to see you before you go”. 

‘I was like “you’re more than welcome to come and meet us” and he said “yeah, I’m going to come and meet you”.

Besotted: Speaking to the camera, Ferne said of her romance: 'I can't believe I'm saying this but I've met the one! I know I've said this before but I truly mean it, it's not just lust, it's the real deal!'

Besotted: Speaking to the camera, Ferne said of her romance: ‘I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’ve met the one! I know I’ve said this before but I truly mean it, it’s not just lust, it’s the real deal!’

First meeting: 'Lorri lives in Dubai and he slid into the DMs. I never, ever reply back to guys that slide in the DMs. But I noticed Lorri's message and I was like "he's quite fit"

First meeting: ‘Lorri lives in Dubai and he slid into the DMs. I never, ever reply back to guys that slide in the DMs. But I noticed Lorri’s message and I was like “he’s quite fit”

Keen: Detailing how Lorri made his move, she added: 'He was like "Do you want to go out for dinner?" I said "I'm with my daughter". He said "but I have to see you before you go"

Keen: Detailing how Lorri made his move, she added: ‘He was like “Do you want to go out for dinner?” I said “I’m with my daughter”. He said “but I have to see you before you go”

‘He walked in and I was like “that is the man I’m going to marry. I just know it”.’

Meanwhile, viewers got a look at the couple’s stunning first date, with mum-of-one Ferne whisked off on a sunset boat ride, complete with champagne and a red carpet.

Gushing over her relationship in her VT, Ferne enthused: ‘I feel so lucky. It was like the heavens had opened up and god sent me an angel.

‘This just feels so right, I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I feel like our stars were aligned.

‘I literally feel like I’m on cloud nine right now. I feel like I’m in a movie, I feel like I’m a princess.’

What a treat: Meanwhile, viewers got a look at the couple's stunning first date, with mum-of-one Ferne whisked off on a sunset boat ride, complete with champagne and a red carpet

What a treat: Meanwhile, viewers got a look at the couple’s stunning first date, with mum-of-one Ferne whisked off on a sunset boat ride, complete with champagne and a red carpet

Delighted: Gushing over her relationship in her VT, Ferne enthused: 'I feel so lucky. It was like the heavens had opened up and god sent me an angel.

Delighted: Gushing over her relationship in her VT, Ferne enthused: ‘I feel so lucky. It was like the heavens had opened up and god sent me an angel.

Meant to be: 'This just feels so right, I can't see why it wouldn't work. I feel like our stars were aligned'

Meant to be: ‘This just feels so right, I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I feel like our stars were aligned’

Meanwhile, after finding love in January, Ferne, admitted that it was difficult introducing her daughter, Sunday, four, to Lorri as they also navigated having the cameras around. 

Speaking on The Sam & Billie Show podcast, she explained: ‘Filming this series was a completely new experience for me. It was the first time I filmed with a partner in a relationship and that was a completely different dynamic. 

‘Going from being a single parent and Sunday having to manage that, I think people are going to love that about this series, seeing the dynamic between our family.

‘It is hard, its not straight forward introducing your child to your new partner and you want it to go right, then obviously there’s cameras following you around.’ 

Candid: Meanwhile, after finding love in January, Ferne, admitted that it was difficult introducing her daughter, Sunday, four, to Lorri as they also navigated having the cameras around

Candid: Meanwhile, after finding love in January, Ferne, admitted that it was difficult introducing her daughter, Sunday, four, to Lorri as they also navigated having the cameras around

Ferne revealed that Lorri was a natural when it came to filming her reality TV show and has been a ‘great addition.’

She continued: ‘It’s daunting and it’s alien and it can be quite awkward because when you first start filming with someone, you almost filter yourself and edit yourself to say what you think they want.

‘But for some people it comes to them quite naturally and Lorri has really taken it in his stride.’

She added: ‘He’s been such a great addition, I’m really excited for this new series because I can’t wait for the viewers to see me happy.’

She explained: 'Filming this series was a completely new experience for me. It was the first time I filmed with a partner in a relationship that was a completely different dynamic' (Pictured with Lorri)

She explained: ‘Filming this series was a completely new experience for me. It was the first time I filmed with a partner in a relationship that was a completely different dynamic’ (Pictured with Lorri) 

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