Holly gets engaged

Billionaire boyfriend proposed in The Maldives...

11:34 23 December 2011

Holly Valance has announced her engagement to billionaire boyfriend, Nick Candy.

The Aussie star of Strictly Come Dancing was whisked away to The Maldives on 21 December, where the 38-year-old property tycoon got down on one knee.

Valance posted a picture via her Twitter account, which showed the words 'Will you marry me' written in fire, along with the caption:

"And I said YES!!! ♥ Happiest day of my life!!!!! Xxxx."

The pair started dating back in 2009 after meeting at a mutual friend's dinner party.

Candy, who is one of Britain's most successful luxury property developers, was named entrepreneur of the year by GQ magazine back in September.

Holly found fame as Flick Scully on Australian soap, Neighbours, before releasing her debut track, Kiss Kiss over in the UK.

She also appeared on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside fellow Aussie Jason Donovan and McFly star Harry Judd.