Former Page 3 legend and reality television babe Leilani Dowding is engaged to be married to The Cult rocker Billy Duffy.
Leilani, 40, who has appeared on The Real Housewives of Cheshire took to her Instagram page to share the news that she is set to marry Billy, who is 18-years her senior.
Following her success at beauty pageants, Leilani dropped out of university to pursue a modelling career and went on to become a regular Page 3 star.
The year 2003 saw her rated as number 89 on the FHM Sexiest Women in The World list.
Taking to Instagram the brunette babe shared a snap of her hand with the words “I said yes” pointing to a ring on her finger.
Leilani revealed the happy news on her Instagram page (Image: Instagram)
Captioning the post, Leilani said: “This virus has made me realise what an a**e I’ve been taking so many small things for granted. Life can change SO fast in days.
“I’ve never felt such relief and gratitude that Billy could make it home before the travel ban kicked in.
“This surreal time has made me reflect on what matters most. It’s actually the BEST timing it could ever be!!”
Leilani is engaged to rockstar Billy Duffy (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
She added: “I don’t care that there was no party or a romantic foreign destination. The only thing that matters, is being together. I’m so lucky and so grateful that he can be home…”
Pals and fans instantly flooded the comment section, with former Housewife Magali Gorre saying: “Yes yes yes how cute and wish you all the best!”
Co-star Hanna Kinsella added: “AMAZING” alongside multiple heart emojis.
While footballing legend Shaun Wright-Phillips commented: “Congratulations!”
Shortly after Leilani’s post, Billy shared the same snap alongside the caption: “She did indeed say yes!”
Leilani and Billy had been residing in Los Angeles for several years before moving back to the UK so Billy could tour with his band, meaning Leilani could join the cast of The Real Housewives of Cheshire.
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Speaking at the time, the former glamour model said: “After 15 years of living in LA, my partner Billy Duffy and I decided to move back to the UK.
“We’ve decided to make Cheshire our home and we’re so excited to be back.
“When the opportunity arose to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire, I thought it would be so much fun, I jumped at the chance.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
