X Factor star Christopher Maloney announces engagement
By Josh Haggis
Christopher Maloney has confirmed that he is engaged to his long-term boyfriend Gary Doran.
The former X Factor star, 37, who appeared as a finalist on the 2012 series of the popular ITV1 show, proposed to Doran during a romantic trip to Egypt.
Maloney announced the news on Twitter yesterday (January 25), saying it was a “shame” that the news had leaked to the press before they had a chance to tell their families.
Me & @garydoran00 had a fantastic engagement here in Sinai Desert Sharm el sheikh Egypt with @westbrookdanni So many GREAT PHOTOS 4 you xx
— Chris Maloney (@ChrisMaloney77) January 25, 2015
Just a SHAME it was leaked before @Garydoran00 could tell his family the GREAT news! Oh well it is what it is! Very HAPPY — Chris Maloney (@ChrisMaloney77) January 25, 2015
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