Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Sophie Smith announces engagement

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Sophia Smith has announced her engagement.

The social media influencer has revealed the adorable moment her fiancé James Bridgwood asked for her hand in marriage over Christmas, the Mirror reports. Liam and Sophia, 30, met at St. Peter's Collegiate School in Wolverhampton, but they didn't date until 2013, splitting up two years later.

Liam, who tragically died in October aged 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, had asked Sophia out more than 20 times before she agreed to date him. Sophia shared a clip of James popping the question in a spacious room in their home, surrounded by rose petals and a bottle of champagne as they relaxed in pyjamas, with their daughter, Angelina Grace, who she gave birth to in April 2023.

Captioning the adorable upload, which was accompanied by Dan Berk's acoustic track, Anyone, Sophia said: "Yes a million times over. 25.12.24," alongside a read heart emoji. The star was seen emotional as she looked down at her ring while Angelina appeared blissfully unaware as she asked her parents to play with her dolls.

Sophia, who has remained close to Liam's bandmates relatives and colleagues was flooded with celebratory messages. Lottie Tomlinson gushed: "Congratulations," alongside crying emojis and pink hearts. Lou Teasdale added: "Aw Soph," with a red heart. I'm A Celebrity star Maura Higgins typed: "Congratulations."

One follower added: "Omggggggggg. Congratulations!!!!!!!" "Favourites forever can't stop watching this video," said a second. While a third went on to write: "Yayyyyy! So happy for you both! Congratulations."