TV presenter and travel expert Craig Rowe joined A Place in the Sun back in 2022, and he became an immediate hit with viewers due to his cheery personality and passion for homes.
The former QVC star was added to the roster of presenters on the show to help house hunters find their perfect property in sunnier climates and it appears that he has his own sights on a home in warmer temperatures.
When Craig isn't busy hopping across the globe in search of some dream homes, he can be found at home in the UK where he spends time with family, friends and his partner of eight years, Paul White. Find out more about his love life below…
Relationship with Paul
Not a huge amount is known about Craig's partner, Paul, however, the couple have shared a few loved-up snaps and selfies on their social media accounts. A QVC blog post from Craig in 2020 revealed that the pair had been together for four years at the time.
In this photo shared over the Bank Holiday weekend, Craig and his beau can be seen enjoying a weekend away in Berlin. The couple are sitting outside in the sunshine while they smile for the selfie, as Craig wrote in the caption: "@chalky_whitey & me were in Berlin (it was his 50th birthday gift to me).
"It was Paul's 2nd time but my first - even though I've worked and travelled all over Germany I've never been to Berlin. This pic sums it up, we had such an amazing time; Berlin made us feel calm, inspired & happy."
Another sweet photo sees the pair posing for a selfie which Craig posted to his Instagram to mark the new year. Taking the opportunity to wish his followers a happy and healthy 2023, he said: "Still feeling a bit fluey so keeping a low profile this NYE but wanted to share a little pic from brunch today with my beloved @chalky_whitey."
When Craig turned 50, he and Paul headed to Spain to celebrate. The star shared a photo of the couple and opened up in a lengthy caption about how he was feeling about turning 50. "Yesterday was strange, I was aware with every passing moment my 40s were melting away like the wax of a burning candle," he penned in a poignant caption. "I felt a little sad like a mourning, saying goodbye to all those years before."
Craig then added: "But, at the same time a huge feeling of gratitude and appreciation for being alive and well & conscious that many people we've known & loved (including in my family and friends) haven't made to this age." He continued: "Here's a couple of shots at London Bridge a few days ago when @chalky_whitey & me headed to Spain for a pre-birthday trip."
It's no secret that Craig is a fan of travelling, and his partner Paul is clearly just as passionate. Another adorable snap, posted in 2022, shows the pair standing next to each other as they explored the beautiful sights of Lisbon a few years earlier. "[Three] years ago today in Lisbon, we had such an amazing time and this photo reminded me of how much fun we had," he wrote, followed by a string of yellow love hearts.
Future plans
Although Craig and Paul haven't publicly spoken about marrying, they are planning for one major milestone: moving in together abroad. Speaking to The Sun earlier this year, Craig revealed that the pair were eying up a move to Spain. "I think it’s going to be Valencia, because I love Valencia as a city," he confessed. "I love the region of Valencia."
On a possible timeline, the presenter added: "Over the next year to two years, we'd like to think about how we can merge finances and change things a little bit in the UK - buy a holiday home. Certainly in the next five years, I'd like to think about being based there and obviously coming back and forth to the UK, but being based more in Spain."
Craig's professional life
Prior to Craig joining the Channel 4 show in 2022, he was no stranger to TV work. According to his profile page on the official APITS website, the star has appeared on networks such as QVC, Sky Travel, CBBC, Overseas Property TV, and more. He's also experienced behind the camera and previously worked in production at the BBC.
The profile continues: "In his 30s he took a year out to travel Australia, Thailand, Singapore, the USA and his 'Fatherland' country of Jamaica (he is mixed race Welsh - Jamaican), an amazing experience that he still shares stories about today."