5SOS star announces engagement

It appears it is the year of love for one member of 5 Seconds of Summer.

The lead guitarist of the group, Michael Clifford, has announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend, Crystal Leigh.

The 5SOS star took to Instagram to reveal the happy news to his five million-strong following.

Posting a series of loved-up photos with his fiancée, it appears Michael proposed at sunset by the sea – it can’t get more romantic than that.

The guitarist also wrote a heartfelt caption, expressing his love for Crystal.

“I was lucky enough to ask the love of my life to marry me in the place it all began for us,” he began.

“In the last 3 years she has helped evolve and shape who I am in ways I could never have imagined.”

Michael proposed at sunset. Source: Instagram/Michael Clifford
Michael proposed at sunset. Source: Instagram/Michael Clifford

The 23-year-old added, “I couldn’t ask for anyone better to spend the rest of I couldn’t ask for anyone better to spend the rest of my life with.

“I love loving you, Crystal.”

Of course, many swarmed to the comments of the Instagram photo to send their congratulations to the happy couple.

The newly-engaged couple received many congratulations on social media. Source: Instagram/Michael Clifford
The newly-engaged couple received many congratulations on social media. Source: Instagram/Michael Clifford

One of those people included superstar singer Halsey.

“YESSSS!!!!!!! THIS A MILLION TIMES!” she said, clearly ecstatic.

Actor Nicholas Hoult also wished the pair congratulations.

What a fabulous way to start 2019 – congratulations to Michael and Crystal!

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