Congratulations are in order for Love Island 2016 star Zara Holland, who is engaged to her long-term boyfriend Elliot Love after he popped the question during a romantic trip to Dubai earlier this year.
According to reports, Elliot got down on one knee and asked Zara to marry him when they vacayed in the UAE in January and the pair hosted a swanky engagement party to celebrate with their nearest and dearest last month.
Zara and Elliot are reportedly already planning their wedding and have grand plans for the big day.
A source close to the couple told The Sun, “Zara is over the moon, the couple are smitten with each other and are already planning a stunning wedding.
“They’re ready to make a commitment and are looking forward to their future together.”
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Love Island's most controversial moments (slider)
1 of 11Faye Winter and Teddy Soares feud
Following the Mad Movies challenge that showed Teddy talking to Casa Amor bombshell Clarisse Juliette, Faye Winter was left furious. For the majority of the following episode, that was an hour-long, Faye was shouting at Teddy, Matthew MacNabb and even Dale Mehmet. As a result of the showdown, Ofcom received a record number of 24,763 complaints from viewers.
2 of 11Love Island 2021 postcard
Love Island bosses brought the postcard challenge back during the 2021 series and it caused quite the stir in the villa. It left Millie Court in the dark about Liam Reardon's antics and Faye Winter thought Teddy Soares had kissed another girl however it was part of a game.Teddy returned (with Faye's teddy bear in hand) and was left single in the villa and Casa Amor bombshell Lillie Haynes returned and exposed Liam, which left Millie devastated.
3 of 11Love Island's lie detector test
In 2019 it also came to light that the infamous lie detector test had been axed. Ofcom investigated reality TV rules following the tragic death of Steve Dymond following his appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
4 of 11Laura Anderson and Paul Knops in the final
Love Island 2018 already had a few controversial moments but it was the final episode that drew in some complaints. After Laura Anderson and Paul Knops came runners up on the show, viewers took to Ofcom and complained because they were not in an official relationship. In third place was Megan Barton Hanson and Wes Nelson and in fourth place was Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley - both couples were in an exclusive relationship.
5 of 11Paige Turley and Finn Tapp's headline challenge
After the Mean Tweet challenge appeared to be scrapped during the 2020 series, the News Splash didn't go down well with viewers.Paige Turley was left furious when one of the headlines said, 'Casa Amor causes Callum, Finn and Nas' head to turn on tonight's Love Island'.Finn protested his innocence but Paige was annoyed and so were fans who branded the headline as "fake news".
6 of 11Love Island axe smoking area
Remember the early days of Love Island where the majority of the Islanders would gossip over the smoking area? Well following a lot of complaints, in 2018 the producers took action and removed the smoking area from inside the villa.
7 of 11Casa Amor in 2019
They say Casa Amor is one of the hardest tests and the 2019 series proved it because it received over 300 complaints. Poor Amy Hart was left devastated when Curtis Pritchard admitted his head turned towards Jourdan Riane. Meanwhile, Amber Gill was left single when Michael Griffiths savagely dumped her for Joanna Chimonides.
8 of 11Georgia Steel and Jack Fowler's kiss
During the 2018 series, Love Island received 655 complaints following Georgia Steel and Jack Fowler's kiss. While Georgia insisted that they both intentionally kissed on their date, Jack was sure that he went to kiss her cheek but she moved in for the lips. Luckily the truth came out during the reunion and Georgia FINALLY apologised.
9 of 11Tommy Fury and Maura Higgins
A lot of viewers felt uncomfortable when Maura Higgins tried to kiss Tommy Fury, despite his protests and Love Island received 709 complaints.
10 of 11Dani Dyer crying
Jack Fincham was floored when he saw his ex-girlfriend walk into Casa Amor but no one was more devastated than Dani Dyer who was left in a flood of tears. After the episode aired, Ofcom received 2,644 complaints about the show.
11 of 11Joe Garratt and Lucie Donlan's relationship
During the early stages of Love Island 2019, Ofcom received 600 complaints over Joe Garratt and Lucie Donlan's relationship. Viewers accused him of having a "controlling nature" when Lucie was left in tears and Women's Aid issued a statement about the show.
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Zara is believed to have met Elliot shortly after leaving the Love Island villa in the summer of 2016. She previously gushed about her partner, “We're very happy together and have such a great time. He is absolutely amazing and he's definitely the one.
“When I did just come out the villa and I was on nights out or at public appearances guys would be like ‘Can I buy Zara from Love Island a drink?’ But he just likes me for me which was so refreshing."
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When was Zara Holland on Love Island?
Zara appeared on the second series of Love Island back in 2016. She entered the villa on day one as one of the five OG girls and originally coupled up with Scott Thomas before he dumped her for bombshell Kady McDermott. Zara then coupled up with Daniel Lukakis and Adam Maxted before quitting the villa on day 22.
Zara left the show after finding out that her mum had been hospitalised just days after she was stripped of her Miss GB title for having sex with Alex Bowen. At the time, she said, "I'm so sad to leave the villa but it's important for me to get home and spend time with my mum while she gets better. I've had the time of my life on Love Island and would like to thank all of my fellow Islanders and the production team for all their support.”
How old is Zara Holland?
Zara is currently 26 years of age. She was born on 24 August 1995 and was just 20 years old when she appeared on Love Island.
Who is Zara Holland's boyfriend?
Zara is currently engaged to Elliot Love, 31, who she's been dating since shortly after leaving the Love Island villa. It's not know what Elliot does for work, but Zara says he "isn’t in the industry and doesn’t want to be".
In December 2020, Zara and Elliot were arrested at the airport in Barbados after trying to fly back to the UK after he tested positive for coronavirus. The pair faced a jail sentence for breaking the rules, but were able to escape with a fine.
Does Zara Holland have Instagram?
Yep, you can follow Zara on Instagram at @zaraholland.