Michael Griffiths is dating model Bethan Sowerby and the pair have been spotted ‘all over each other’ in Dubai.
The Love Island star, 29, has been seeing Manchester born and former Britain’s Next Top Model contestant Bethan, 24, for a number of weeks, with the new couple confirming their relationship in Dubai during a recent holiday.
A source told MailOnline they got to know each other in Michael’s hometown of Liverpool and have recently made their romance official.
New romance: Michael Griffiths is dating model Bethan Sowerby and the pair have been spotted ‘all over each other’ in Dubai
An insider close to the couple said: ‘Michael and Bethan are completely smitten with each other.
‘Usually they’re both so busy with work and travel but the last few weeks has given them the chance to really get to know each other.
‘Michael was in Dubai holidaying with his friends from Love Island but Bethan was also abroad and the pair spent a lot of time together during the trip.
‘They started dating in Liverpool and Michael wined and dined Bethan at luxury restaurant Dash.’
Together: The Love Island star, 29, has been seeing Manchester born Bethan, 24, for a number of weeks, with the new couple confirming their relationship in Dubai
Michael’s new romance is his first since dating Love Island co-star Ellie Brown, who he previously called ‘The One.’
The pair went their separate ways at the beginning of the year, with Michael recently telling MailOnline he was open to finding someone.
In October, he said: ‘After Love Island, I found it difficult to date, right now the way I see it I just have to concentrate on myself and becoming the best version of myself I can be by concentrating on work and my career.
‘Once I feel I’m okay and happy, then I will potentially look for love, I won’t look for it but I will be open to meeting someone.
Former lovers: Michael found fame on Love Island in 2019 when he dumped Amber Gill for Joanna Chimonides during the show’s Casa Amor twist
‘There are plenty of people that I’ve spoken to that I could have potentially had a thing with but I’ve just stayed friends with them – and it’s good to have friendships too.’
The former firefighter couldn’t resist sharing his admiration for Bethan’s sexy Instagram posts by leaving a string of flattering comments on her recent bikini pictures.
He left four fire emojis on a photo of Bethan in Dubai, said ‘the fourth pic though’ on another snap and cheekily commented ‘looks like you could use a helping hand getting up’ with the side eye emoji on a photo of the model laid on the floor in a zebra print dress.
Michael found fame on Love Island in 2019 when he dumped Amber Gill, 23, for Joanna Chimonides, 24, during the show’s Casa Amor twist.
Cheeky: Michael has shared his admiration for Bethan’s sexy posts by leaving a string of flattering comments on her recent pictures
‘Looks like you could use a helping hand getting up’: Michael commented on a photo of Bethan posing on the floor and hinted the pair were together when the picture was taken
Michael has been in Dubai the last month with close friends and new couple Maura Higgins, 30, and Chris Taylor, 29.
Bethan boasts 129K followers on Instagram and has modelled for brands such as Oh Polly, House Of CB and Pretty Little Thing.
Before reaching the final four on Britain’s Next Top Model in 2016, where she was judged by former star of the show Abbey Clancy, 34, Bethan worked as a retail assistant at Topshop.
In a 2019 interview, she said: ‘I do owe it to Britain’s Next Top Model because it gave me a push and I’ve grown so much.
‘Before I was shy, but I can walk into a room now and be confident, I was 19 then and I’m 22 now.’
Happy days: Michael has been in Dubai the last month, soaking up the sunshine with close friends and new couple Maura Higgins, 30, and Chris Taylor, 29