Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates has taken to his Instagram account to share a rare photo of his stunning eight-year-old daughter Missy, as he gushed about how 'beautiful' she is.
Posting a snap alongside Missy, Gareth told his fans, 'I rarely share pictures of my daughter. I never like exposing too much of her, I think it should be her choice when sheâs a little older. BUT - I had to share this.'
The proud dad went on to say, 'I canât believe how beautiful she is. I love you Missy moo. Youâre my world. #nofilter #daddydaughter'. [sic]
Fans of the singer were quick to comment on the adorable photo, one user wrote, 'What a beautiful girl. Gorgeous eyes too. đ', with another adding, 'Oh my word what a stunning photo â„ïžxx'. [sic]
Another fan then added, 'Sheâs absolutely beautiful â„ïž'. [sic]
Gareth co-parents his daughter Missy with his ex-wife Suzanne Mole. The pair welcomed Missy in 2009, then split in 2011 following a three-year marriage.
Meanwhile, despite shocking their fans by announcing they'd split up in September 2018, Gareth and Coronation Street actress Faye Brookeshad some lovely news at the beginning of 2019, announcing they were engaged!
Revealing their news just four months after their short 'split', the loved-up pair went on to reveal details of how Gareth popped the question, and it will melt your heart.
Speaking to OK! Magazine, Gareth revealed he penned a 17-MINUTE song about their six years together, incorporating things which mean a lot to the couple. He told the publication, âIt was all about the six years weâve spent together and I incorporated bits of songs that mean a lot to us as a couple. I got a bit carried away though â it went on for 17 minutes!â
Faye, who is due to leave Coronation Street after four years of playing Kate Connor, then added, âWe were both crying the whole way through. Once it was finished, Gareth got down on one knee and said, âWill you spend the rest of your life with me?â And of course I said yes straight away."
The pair are currently planning their wedding, and they have just recently enjoyed a holiday together. â€ïž
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1 of 17Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Pop princess Katy and Hollywood actor Orlando give us serious goals, especially after announcing their engagement on Valentine's Day in 2019.Although they were forced to postpone their wedding in 2020 due to the Coronavirus, the pair welcomed a baby girl in 2020 and reports suggest they have plans for a 'beach wedding' in 2022.
2 of 17Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn
Superstar singer Ed Sheeran delighted fans across the world when he announced he'd proposed to his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn.Despite keeping their relationship relatively private, Cherry often pops up on Ed's Instagram account and the pair now have two children together.
3 of 17Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Despite their busy work schedules, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and England footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain never fail to delight us with their super cute photos. The pair always support each other in their careers as well! Perrie often attends Alex's football games, whilst he regularly turns up to Perrie's shows and events. The happy couple welcomed a baby boy called Axel into the world in August 2021 and Alex popped the question to Perrie in June 2022.
4 of 17Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Grey
It seems love is totally in the air for the Little Mix girls right now. Leigh-Anne Pinnock is also super loved up with her footballer boyfriend Andre Grey. During lockdown in 2020, Andre popped the question to Leigh-Anne in the couple's back garden as the pair celebrated their fourth anniversary. The couple welcomed twins into the world in August 2021.
5 of 17Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
They first met on the set of the Green Lantern in 2010 and after confirming their romance in 2011, the pair haven't looked back!The married couple, who have three children together, often post hilarious photos to their social media accounts mocking one another.
6 of 17JAY Z and Beyoncé
They are potentially one of the coolest celebrity couples around, and after 12 years of marriage, JAY Z and Beyoncé show no signs of toning down their PDA.
7 of 17David and Victoria Beckham
Posh and Becks are one of the ultimate celebrity super couples! Marrying in 1999, the couple now have four children together and still post super loved up photos of each other. The pair have kept fans up to date with their romance during lockdown, often posting photos and videos of eachother to their Instagram pages.
8 of 17Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
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9 of 17Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
Love Island host Laura Whitmore and legendary Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling continue to give us goals, even more so now they work together! Not only have they joined forces on Love Island, the pair recently appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox together. In 2020 the loved-up couple got married in a secret ceremony and welcomed their first child together in early 2021.
10 of 17Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon
Ever since they started dating back in 2016, Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon have been unbreakable, with the couple welcoming their first child together, a boy called Rex, in May 2019. Joe proposed to his girl on Christmas Eve in 2020 and in October 2021, welcomed a baby girl called Rose.
11 of 17Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Olympian Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black have proved that age is just a number! Despite having a 20 year age gap, the happy couple welcomed their first child together in 2018. The happy couple married at a stunning ceremony with close friends and family back in 2017.
12 of 17Tom and Giovanna Fletcher
They've gained a massive online fan following for their super cute videos, and Tom and Giovanna Fletcher took things to the next level when they welcomed their third child into the world in 2018. Tom was also so supportive of his wife when she appeared on the 2020 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. As was she when he appeared on the 2021 series of Strictly.
13 of 17Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
After meeting on That 70s Show, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis's friendship blossomed into a romance in 2012. The pair are now married and have two children together.
14 of 17Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel warm our hearts with their super cute red carpet appearances. The pair look so loved up and can never take their eyes off each other! The couple welcomed their second child together in 2020 after a 'secret pregnancy' during lockdown.
15 of 17Kate Wright and Rio Ferdinand
Former TOWIE star Kate Wright's romance with footballer Rio Ferdinand is going from strength to strength. Not only are these two cute together, Kate is adorable to Rio's three children after they tragically lost their mum to cancer. The pair got married in a lavish ceremony in Turkey in September 2019 and welcomed their first child together in 2020.
16 of 17Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Ever since they started dating back in 2016, Jonas Brothers star Joe and Game of Thrones actress Sophie have been adored by fans! The couple got married in a stunning ceremony in France in 2019 and recently shared their never-before-seen wedding photos.
17 of 17Travis Scott and Kourtney Kardashian
These two have been inseparable since they started dating in 2020, and in October 2021, Travis proposed to Kourtney with one of the most romantic proposals ever! The couple then got married in May 2022.
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