Big Brother star “Farmer Dave” Graham, 41, has lost thousands of Instagram followers after announcing his same-sex engagement.
The openly gay star proposed to his Pakistani partner Shazli on January 10 and broke the news by posting photos of the happy moment on social media.
Photos showed Shazli proudly showing off his engagement ring while posing on Lord Howe Island, while Dave gushed over his significant other.
Big Brother star “Farmer Dave” Graham, 41, has lost thousands of Instagram followers after announcing his same-sex engagement to partner Shazli. Pictured
“After a lifetime of searching I am absolutely and completely in love with the nicest, quietest, decent, hardworking guy who balances me perfectly,” he wrote.
“I was the guy who was told a thousand times when you least expected it, it’s going to happen… and it happened!”
Dave later revealed in a follow-up post that he lost thousands of followers on the app after making the announcement.
“I lost a few thousand people to this app when I announced my engagement,” he said. Pictured: Shazli
“It’s a funny thing… I lost a few thousand people to this app when I announced my engagement,” he explained.
“So here’s another photo of me in pure bliss with the guy,” he added. “I wonder if it’s because I’m not single anymore or because people realize I’m gay.”
Dave announced the happy news of his Women’s Day engagement earlier this month.
“So here’s another photo of me in pure bliss with the guy,” he added. “I wonder if it’s because I’m not single anymore or because people realize I’m gay.” Shown with Shazli
Big Brother fans will remember Dave, better known as “Farmer Dave”, who took third place on Big Brother in 2006. Pictured on the 2006 show
The reality star met Pakistani-born Shazli in a Sydney pub in early 2022 and immediately fell in love with his good looks and gentlemanly manners.
“I thought I hit the jackpot,” enthused Dave, once nicknamed “the gay cowboy” by his Big Brother roommates.
The couple had a string of successful dates before their romance was cut short when Dave returned to Big Brother in October for the 2022 reboot season.
While at Big Brother’s house, Dave realized he wanted to take the next step in his relationship.
Dave met Pakistani-born Shazli in a Sydney pub in early 2022 and fell in love with his good looks and gentlemanly manners
Just two weeks after being kicked off the show, Dave proposed to Shazli during a romantic trip to Lord Howe Island.
Discussing their wedding plans, Dave said he hopes to incorporate Pakistani culture into the ceremony, but clarified that Shazil’s family will not be attending.
‘Shazli came to Australia as a refugee due to the persecution of homosexuals and forced marriages in the family in his home country. Unfortunately, he won’t have any family at the wedding,” Dave explained.
Dave, who has a blue tick on Instagram, currently has 52,500 followers
In an interview about his love life in 2019, Dave said that fatherhood and his busy schedule negated the need for a husband.
“We have this amazing family where I’m an integral part of their life and that takes away the need to chase a husband,” he told The Daily Telegraph.
“But you never know, I’m still one of those guys that’s looking and hoping and waiting (for the one).”
The handsome reality star came out as gay during a live episode of Big Brother and eventually placed third in the competition.
Discussing their wedding plans, Dave said he hopes to incorporate Pakistani culture into the ceremony, but clarified that Shazil’s family will not be attending