‘I’m literally still in shock that this happened’ – Miriam Mullins ‘so happy’ after surprise proposal in South Africa

The social media star, who competed as a contestant on the latest season of Dancing with the Stars, told followers she was “in shock” following the surprise proposal in South Africa.

She believed she was filming a video for her social media when her boyfriend of more than four years got down on one knee.

"I’m literally still in shock that this happened,” she said. "We are so happy and can’t wait for the next chapter.”

The influencer thanked followers for their well wishes and admitted she “cannot believe” that she is now engaged.

"It’s just so mad what just happened and I cannot believe it. I’m actually shocked, I can’t believe it,” she said.

"I’m just over the moon, myself and Tiaan are so, so happy to be engaged and moving onto the next chapter of our lives and it’s just mad, I never thought this day would come.”

Six O’Clock Show host Katja Mia was among those congratulate the couple, writing in the comments that she is “so so so happy” for her fellow DTWS contestant.

Miriam, who has more than 2 million followers on TikTok, said her followers have “no idea how much it all means to us for all the love we’ve gotten this evening”.

She shared the video of the proposal as well as a number of photos of the smiling couple after she said yes.

Mullins lives in Cork with her partner and has a degree in creative digital media from Munster Technological University.

She has been a presenter on her native Cork’s Red FM since last march March.

She participated in hit show Dancing with the Stars earlier this year and despite receiving positive feedback for her performance during the first three weeks, the influencer was the second contestant to be eliminated.