Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Sophia Smith engaged as she shares tearful proposal
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Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Sophia Smith is engaged. The social media influencer took to social media to reveal the adorable moment her fiancé James Bridgwood asked for her hand in marriage over the Christmas period. Sophia, 30, dated Liam between 2013 and October 2015, despite the pair meeting at St. Peter's Collegiate School in Wolverhampton.
Liam, who tragically died in October aged 31, had asked Sophia out over 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 blisfully 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." Over the course of their relationship, Sophia was often seen alongside Liam and attended One Direction's final concert tour with him.
