Former 'Gogglebox' star Josh Tapper is engaged.

Former Gogglebox star Josh Tapper is engaged to his longtime love

Former Gogglebox star Josh Tapper is engaged to his longtime love

The 26-year-old star plans to tie the knot with his childhood sweetheart, Hannah Sterman, who he has been with since their early teens.

His sister, Amy, shared the news on Instagram and showed off the diamond engagement ring, writing: “The phone call I’ve been waiting for and the best news in the entire world.

“My friends are engaged. I officially have a sister.”

Josh had rose petals scattered across the floor along with pictures from their holidays and memories together in frames, as well as candles either side of the flowers, and letter lights spelling out Marry Me.

Amy wrote a picture of where the proposal seemingly took place: “Welcome to the family Han, couldn’t wish for anyone better.”

The proposal comes shortly after Josh announced he had been chosen as Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Hertsmere.

He shared: “I’m thrilled and honoured to have been selected as Labour ’s parliamentary candidate for Hertsmere.

“Thank you so much to local members for your support – I won’t let you down. The work to unseat the Deputy Prime Minister starts now!”

When he departed the reality show - which he starred alongside his dad Jonathan, mum Nikki and sister Amy on - in 2017, Josh admitted his “focus” was on his career.

He said: “The option to go back is always there but I want to move away from that and the focus is now very much on my job.

“Of course, I miss it and the sitting on the couch watching TV. But I am more focused on my future ... it’s a more a secure path.”