Former girlfriend of late singer Liam Payne, Sophia Smith, has announced her engagement to James Bridgwood. This is the beautiful, black and white video of the proposal that took place in a romantic rose-petal-strewn setting at home, and it can be seen on Instagram. It features Sophia visibly emotional, while James puts the ring on her finger, with her adorable one-year-old little girl Angelina Grace wandering around in the background.
Sophia captioned the video, “Yes a million times over. 25.12.24,” overlaying an acoustic version of *Anyone* by Dan Berk to underscore the moment. The couple, who welcomed Angelina in April 2023, celebrated the milestone with champagne and heartfelt joy.
Sophia and James made their relationship public on Instagram in June 2022. In December, Sophia announced her pregnancy with Angelina. The exact timeline of their romance is unknown, but their journey has been filled with love and growth.
Sophia’s engagement comes just months after the tragic death of her former partner, Liam Payne. The former One Direction singer was found dead at the age of 31 in October 2024 when he fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and have put three people in custody.
Sophia and Liam shared a storied past since they met when they were in school in Wolverhampton, England. They started dating in 2013 but broke up in 2015. Talking about their relationship in 2017, Liam revealed that he was so deeply attached to Sophia and that “I always thought about her, about what could have been.
As Sophia starts this new journey with James Bridgwood, her fans and dear ones celebrate her happiness, while remembering the loss of Liam Payne.
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