Maria Fowler has got engaged.

Maria Fowler is engaged (c) Maria Fowler/Instagram

Maria Fowler is engaged (c) Maria Fowler/Instagram

The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star and her boyfriend Kelvin Batey - who have 15-month-old daughter Evie - are to marry after he popped the question while they were on holiday in Paris.

Maria posted a picture of her ring and a lock and key on Instagram and wrote: "I SAID YES #Engaged #Paris2017 (sic)"

The brunette beauty's lock is engraved with the words: "Kelvin and Maria. Engaged in Paris. December 2017. Our next Chapter. Together - Always X (sic)"

After giving birth in September 2016, Maria revealed she lost half of her body's blood while delivering her daughter, and urged others to give blood.

She wrote: "Want to thank @GiveBloodNHS for all that you do.After losing half my body's blood without your services I would b v poorly now. Donate ppl x (sic)."

Maria admitted Kelvin had signed up to give blood, but she is now unable to because she had to have a blood transfusion.

When asked if he has donated, she responded: "He is already a donor. I'm on Antony Nolan register but can't donate blood now I've had a transfusion xx (sic)."

Earlier this month, Maria admitted she feels "grateful" to have a healthy family.

She wrote on Instagram: "Every day I feel grateful and so lucky to have such a beautiful happy healthy family, they give me total closure on the difficult times I have faced in the past. (sic)"

Maria was one of the original 'TOWIE' cast members, appearing on the reality show's first three series between 2010 and 2011.