MAFS star reveals he's engaged AGAIN after after disastrous show marriage
Dion confirmed he successfully proposed to Jaclyn Sainsbury three years after his MAFS wife, Carolina Santos, cheated on him and they went their separate ways.
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Carolina cheated on Dion with fellow contestant Daniel during their appearances on the ninth season of the reality TV series, that sees couples marry without having ever met in real life.
Dion posted a series of photos from his Jaclyn's engagement at an exotic resort in the Maldives.
"She said YES! Last night I proposed to my best friend and the love of my life. You make me happy every single day and I can't wait to spend forever with you," Dion captioned the post.
The romantic photos showed Dion proposing to his fiance on a bended by the water and the couple enjoying a glass of bubbly in celebration.
Jaclyn, who works as a corporate executive assistant also shared the photos to her Instagram where she showed off her massive sparkler.
"I said YES! Can't wait to spend forever with you my love. So so excited for this next chapter & a lifetime together with you," she wrote.
People rushed to congratulate Dion on finding love again, for the second time since leaving MAFS.
Dion's mum wrote in the comments: "Congratulations my darling boy.
I'm absolutely over the moon for you, Dion, and so thrilled to officially welcome Jac into our family. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, good health and happiness together , may this be the beginning of a wonderful future. love you so much xx"
A MAFS fan added: "Knew you would find an amazing partner congratulations from one of your MAFS fans."
And another person wrote: "Congrats D so excited for you , amazing times are ahead , looking forward to watching you flourish with the love of your life we love you and wish you and Jaq the best."
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Dion was part of one of the most shocking storylines on MAFS and came when Carolina strolled into of their season's commitment ceremonies with another man.
The experts also agreed there was "absolutely no way" they would allow them to continue in the experiment as a new couple.
Despite this, Carolina and Daniel stayed together in the real world - but split 10 months later.
Carolina is another relationship with an unnamed man, per her Instagram.
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