Congratulations to CBeebies star Maddie Moate, who has announced her engagement to fellow BBC presenter Greg Foot. The 24-year-old Do You Know? host shared her happy news on Instagram, revealing that Greg, 34, had popped the question during a recent holiday in Thailand. She shared a photo showing the couple together on a beach, with Maddie holding up her left hand to reveal her unique ring. "The time we got ENGAGED!" she wrote. "Yep, whilst we were in Thailand @gregfoot popped the question and of course I said YES! It's been an incredible few weeks enjoying our engagement as a couple and sharing our news with our family, but now feels like the right time to spread the word (and stop hiding my left hand!) SURPRISE."
Maddie Moate - star of CBeebies' Do You Know? - has announced her engagement to Greg Foot
Greg, who works as a science presenter for the BBC, shared a similar photo on his Instagram account, which he captioned: "WE GOT ENGAGED in Thailand and didn’t tell anyone for ages (which was wonderful) and decided now it's time to go public."
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The couple's exciting announcement was met with messages of congratulations from their fans, with one follower joking on Maddie's post: "My four year old son will be devastated!" A second agreed, adding: "My 4 year old will weep when I tell him… I'm sure he thought he was going to marry you!" Others incorporated Maddie's signature Do You Know? introduction into their well-wishes – "Do you know how a marriage works?... Let's find out!" one fan wrote. Another added: "Congratulations!! Wish you both all the best! Exciting times!! How is an engagement ring made??? Do you know? Let's find out!"
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