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X FACTOR star Marcus Collins has revealed his engagement to his boyfriend of six years.

The 35-year-old popped the question to Colm Tracey, 32, while on holiday with Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall.

Marcus and Colm are celebrating their engagement in Barbados
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Marcus and Colm are celebrating their engagement in BarbadosCredit: Instagram
The couple posted a sweet snap of rings on their engagement finger
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The couple posted a sweet snap of rings on their engagement fingerCredit: Instagram
Jade Thirlwall, right, from Little Mix was with the couple on holiday
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Jade Thirlwall, right, from Little Mix was with the couple on holidayCredit: Instagram

The pair became close friends while competing on series eight of The X Factor back in 2011.

Marcus shared his happy news with a series of pictures on Instagram - including a snap of his and Colm's hands with rings on their wedding fingers.

Marcus captioned it: “I’d like to propose a toast."

They're out celebrating in Barbados with their closest friends and family.

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Marcus finished in second place on The X Factor, having been beaten by winners Little Mix.

Ever since, he's been performing in the West End including musicals Hair and Mrs Doubtfire.

He started dating Colm in 2018, but usually prefer to keep their romance private.

Marcus previously dated Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor for a year back in 2014.

The star, aged 44, was found dead in a hotel in London last month.

Details on how Robin passed away have not yet been revealed but the star struggled with his mental health.

Marcus paid tribute to his ex online, writing: “The world just got a lot less sparkly. Robin you were so loved."

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The happy couple have been together for six years
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The happy couple have been together for six yearsCredit: Instagram
X Factor's Matt Terry was also among the group
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X Factor's Matt Terry was also among the groupCredit: Instagram
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