Bachelor star Bec Cvilikas announces engagement to long-time boyfriend Kody Griggs after romantic sunset beach proposal
The 29-year-old reality TV favourite announced her engagement to long-time boyfriend Kody Griggs on Monday after he got down on one knee during a picture-perfect sunset proposal on the beach.
In emotional footage shared to Instagram, a stunned Bec is seen covering her mouth in shock as Kody drops to one knee on a white towel laid out on the sand, holding out a sparkling diamond ring.
Moments later, the couple is seen sharing a passionate kiss as the waves crash behind them, sealing their commitment with a beachside embrace.
'A forever thing,' Bec captioned the sweet moment, set to Chris Stapleton 's romantic ballad Joy Of My Life.
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Their engagement comes as Bec continues to build her brand away from reality TV, having first risen to fame on Locky Gilbert's season of The Bachelor in 2020
The post quickly drew hundreds of congratulatory comments, including messages from some of her fellow Bachelor stars.
'I knew that one of these sunset beach videos was going to be a proposal! SOOOOO HAPPY for you both! Congratulations!' gushed Irena Srbinovska.
'Congratulations darling!' added Georgia Glass, while Davey Lloyd chimed in with, 'Congrats guys xx.'
In the snaps, Bec kept things casual but chic in an oversized white jumper and black pants, while Kody opted for a tan pullover, beige shorts and a cap.
The pair, who have kept much of their relationship out of the spotlight, have reportedly been dating for several years and are said to be stronger than ever.
Their engagement comes as Bec continues to build her brand away from reality TV, having first risen to fame on Locky Gilbert's season of The Bachelor in 2020.
Bec previously made headlines when she was forced to break her silence on her long-running feud with former best friend and co-star, Bella Varelis.
The friendship soured after the pair shared a flat together in the beachside suburb.
Bec pulled no punches about the pair's acrimonious split when she was quizzed about their falling out during an Instagram Q&A.
'Bella and I have no contact whatsoever. I will never disclose the reasons why we are no longer friends,' she wrote.
She went on to say the two women have 'well and truly closed the chapter' as they continue on with their lives.
Bec has since moved on with her influencing career in the Sunshine Coast and Bella is an in-demand influencer in Sydney.
The once close former reality stars had a 'disagreement'.
'They had a disagreement a few months ago and unfollowed each other on Instagram,' a source told the publication.
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