Footballer Rio Ferdinand proposes to TOWIE star Kate Wright in front of his three kids during family holiday

The former TOWIE star Kate Wright accepted the famous footballer Rio Ferdinand's romantic rooftop proposal during a family holiday in Abu Dhabi
UPDATED NOV 1, 2018

Congratulations are in order for Kate Wright and Rio Ferdinand, who have announced their engagement after almost two years of dating. The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star accepted the famous footballer's romantic rooftop proposal during a family holiday in Abu Dhabi, according to reports.

Ferdinand, who popped the question in front of his three children, took to Instagram to share the news. On Thursday morning, the reality star wrote: "The perfect end to our holiday ... How could the answer not be yes."


 
 
 
 
 
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She said yes 💍 ❤️ How these 3 kids kept it a secret I’ll never know 🤷🏽‍♂️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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