Love Island series 13 stars Lola Deal and Seán Fitzgerald have delighted fans by sharing a major relationship update: they are now officially boyfriend and girlfriend. The couple, who met on day one of the show, took to Instagram to announce the news, revealing that Seán had made the grand gesture on home soil in Ireland, just as he had promised in a recent interview.
A Grand Proposal in Ireland
During their time on the show, Seán had hinted at his intentions when speaking to Capital. He stated, "It has to be in Ireland first of all. We've got to be on home soil. We can't just do something basic. It has to be something actually big and good because it's a big milestone." True to his word, Seán orchestrated a lavish proposal that left Lola overjoyed.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Seán posted a sweet photo and wrote, "She's officially a WAG! Thanks to @luxe_decorr0 for making it possible ❤️?." The post quickly garnered attention, with Lola commenting, "Happiest girl alive." Fellow Love Island stars flooded the comments with support, including Priya Jaswal, who wrote, "Buzzing for you guys ??❤️❤️❤️," and Kavan Murphy, who added, "Yes fitzyyy ?." Samraj Toor also chimed in with, "Go on you twoooo."
Lola's Own Announcement
Lola shared her own post, playfully captioning it, "Took me forever to blow up the balloons xoxox." The comments section was equally filled with love, with Ellie Chadwick writing, "I'm so happy for you!!!?❤️❤️," and Yasmin Hadlow commenting, "My favvsesss." The couple's journey has been closely followed by fans, especially after their dramatic exit from the villa.
From Villa to Real Life
Lola and Seán's relationship had a smooth start, but faced turbulence when Casa Amor contestant Julia Majchrzak revealed flirty exchanges with Seán. After heated arguments, the pair chose to leave the villa voluntarily, a decision that has clearly paid off. In their exit interview with ITV, the couple expressed their excitement about building a future together in Dublin.
Lola shared, "All we did in there was talk about the future and now we actually get to start that next chapter. We've got loads of plans. I've said I'll move to Dublin, which I'm so excited about." Seán echoed her sentiments, saying, "Obviously she said she wants to move to Dublin. We're going to get a little apartment and start life together."
Fan Reactions and Support
The announcement has been met with overwhelming support from the Love Island community. The couple's decision to go public with their relationship status marks a significant milestone, especially given the show's history of couples facing challenges post-villa. Their genuine connection and clear commitment to each other have made them a fan favorite.
As they embark on this new chapter, Lola and Seán are set to navigate life together in Dublin, with plans to find an apartment and build a life. Their story serves as a testament to the enduring power of reality TV romance, proving that sometimes, love does conquer all.
