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Victoria Johns

Maya Jama appears to confirm date of engagement to basketball star Ben Simmons

Maya Jama has appeared to confirm the date of her engagement to Kendall Jenner's ex Ben Simmons.

The former Radio 1 star, 27, shared a cryptic post on Instagram, which seems to suggest she said 'I do' in December.

On her Instagram Stories, Maya shared a snap of a gorgeous gold necklace on which the date 12.18.21 makes up one half of the infinity symbol.

The post came after the presenter rocked up at the BRITs with an enormous sparkler, which she coyly refused to explain to co-host Mo Gilligan.

Fans were convinced Ben, 25, had popped the question after the couple quickly became inseparable since getting together seven months ago.

Maya Jama was feeling the love on Valentine's Day with Ben Simmons (mirror.co.uk)
Date with destiny (mirror.co.uk)

The happy pair, who regularly share snaps of each other on social media had quite the Valentine's Day celebration.

In one clip, the sports star can be seen embracing Maya as he stood behind her in the bathroom, kissing her head.

And in another, the Bristol-born star dances around her home with an array of intricate rose decorations behind her.

Then there's the stunning yellow and white rose arrangement, which reads Happy Valentine's and which Maya described as the "Garden of Eden".

Her home was covered in roses (mirror.co.uk)
'Garden of Eden of flowers' (mirror.co.uk)

Maya spent Christmas at Ben's £3.7million mansion in Moorestown, New Jersey and it's rumoured following the festive proposal, the in-demand star is ready to relocate to America.

A source claiming to be close to the couple told The Sun : "Ben adores Maya and has fallen head over heels for her. He picked up the ring on Jewellers’ Row in the diamond district of Philadelphia the day before he proposed.

"He chose the ring himself and felt he knew exactly what she would want. Maya said yes and they’re both thrilled."

The insider went on to add that the athlete was "nervous" about popping the question because Maya had turned down an ex's proposal in the past.

The Mirror has contacted Maya's reps for comment.

Maya went public with the NBA player at Wimbledon earlier this year after speculation about their romance circulated.

Prior to finding love with Ben, she dated British rapper Stormzy, before calling it quits in 2019.

The two stars were one of the most popular couples in showbiz prior to their shock split, with Maya moving out of their shared home shortly after her 25th birthday celebrations.

Ben, meanwhile dated reality regular Kendall Jenner.

The high-profile pair split in 2019, with the decision said to be mutual.

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