Former X Factor contestant Chris Maloney just got engaged to boyfriend Gary Doran in Egypt and celebrated their new status with close friend and former Eastenders star Daniella Westbrook.

Looking overjoyed, the happy trio perched on camels and appeared to enjoy every moment of their special trip away.

Grateful for the support and congratulations he received following the news,  the singer wasted no time taking to Twitter and posting a message explaining just how happy he is.

45-year-old Chris wrote: "Thank you SO MUCH for ALL your kind words on mine and Gary Doran's engagement in Egypt and thanks to @westbrrokdanni for coming over for celebration."

Unfortunately the happy occasion didn't go without a hitch as it appears the news was leaked before Chris's fiance could share it with his family, but determined not to let that get in the way of celebrations, an upbeat Chris wrote: "Oh well! It is what it is! Very HAPPY!"

Massive congrats you guys!
 

With the belfie trend not looking to run out of steam stateside any time soon, it wasn't going to be long until our set of fine Irish actresses decided to get in on the action.

Posing in nothing but a pair of pink knickers, former Love / Hate star Susan Loughnane, recently pointed her bum at the camera and channelled her inner Kim Kardashian.

Susan, who played the ill-fated Debbie in Dublin's hit gangland drama,  shared the photo online.

Looking very pleased with herself, the stunning star wore her signature red locks in a casual ponytail and rocked a pair of pants emblazoned with the words "Good Teaspoon."

Maybe the actress's recent time in New York played a role in her decision to go all Kim K on us. 

So there's no doubt that more than a few eyebrows were raised when it was revealed former Westlife member, Mark Feehily, was now making and selling snacks from a van, but the Sligo native is determined to clear up any confusion about his new business venture.

Speaking to Today FM, the 34-year-old singer said: "People were flabbergasted at the fact that I was in the van making crepes. People kind of have this thing 'Oh he was in Westlife a few years ago and now he's making tea."

The star is eager to explain that he doesn't see his new role as a fall from grace, but just a step in a different direction.

Eager to mix business with pleasure, Mark considers being able to work from his van at music festivals a massive plus, saying: "It's my business and I love it, anything I get involved in I get involved 110%… I love festivals so why not?"

Being sold coffee and a crepe from one of our favourite boy band members would certainly brighten up any drizzly festival afternoon, so here's hoping we cross paths with the lovely Mark this summer!