Dani Dyer was proudly supporting her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during West Ham’s historic win in the Europa Conference League on Wednesday night, with his late goal helping the Hammers storm to victory.
The football star’s goal sparked euphoria among West Ham fans both watching in Prague and back home in the UK, with his thrilled girlfriend writing on Instagram she was ‘so proud’.
Dani and Jarrod’s romance has long been the subject of fans’ attention, and they recently became new parents to twin girls Summer and Star.
Jarrod has even landed the seal of approval from Dani’s father, actor Danny Dyer, who is a lifelong West Ham supporter.
So, as West Ham fans celebrate Bowen’s epic role in their European win, MailOnline takes a look at their two-year romance…
Inside Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen’s relationship: A look-back at the couple’s two-year romance after West Ham’s historic European victory
‘So proud’: Dani supported her beau during West Ham’s historic win in the Europa Conference League on Wednesday night, with his late goal helping the Hammers storm to victory
Dani and Jarrod began dating in 2021, soon after she split from her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence, with whom she shares her son Santiago.
The reality star rose to fame through her appearance on Love Island in 2018, going onto win the series with her then-boyfriend Jack Fincham.
Sadly the pair’s romance came to an end four months after leaving the villa, and Dani rekindled her romance with former flame Sammy.
They then welcomed their son Santiago together in January 2021, but split when Sammy was jailed for scamming pensioners out of £34,000. He has since been released from prison.
Dani and Jarrod then went public with their romance in December 2021, as they shared a sweet Instagram post together.
She previously revealed that he was the one to slide into her DMs, saying: ‘He slid in mine…however, I did have to give him my number I can’t be doing the DM’s for days haha x.’
And Jarrod got the seal of approval from his girlfriend’s dad Danny very quickly, with the EastEnders star taking to Instagram a month after they went public to show his support.
He also joked on his and Dani’s podcast: ‘I’m probably more in love with your boyfriend than you are.’
Former flame: Dani and Jarrod began dating in 2021, soon after she split from her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence (pictured), with whom she shares her son Santiago
Smitten: Dani and Jarrod then went public with their romance in December 2021, as they shared a sweet Instagram post together
Family: Jarrod has even landed the seal of approval from Dani’s father, actor Danny Dyer, who is a lifelong West Ham supporter
Soon after she and Jarrod began dating, Dani said: ‘Everything is so early days. Jarrod is a lovely guy, and we’re enjoying getting to know each other.
‘But Santi will always be my main priority, he will always come first. I am concentrating on being a mum and, beyond that, whatever happens, happens.’
Since then Dani has been a fixture at Jarrod’s West Ham matches, though she has also been the subject of an infamous chant by fans of the club.
But Danny has seen the funny side, writing on Instagram after West Ham beat Lyon to reach the European semi-finals: ‘Jarrod Bowen is on fire…and he’s… cuddling me daughter or something. So proud. What a f***ing night.’
In November, Dani and Jarrod celebrated their first anniversary together, with the star sharing a gushing Instagram tribute that read: ‘One year of loving you… Happy Anniversary baby… your the boyfriend I’ve always dreamed of having… grateful for someone as kind and special as you.’
The couple have enjoyed plenty of lavish holidays together, including trips to Disneyland, a spa break at The Cave Hotel and a cosy getaway at the Bulgari Hotel Milano.
In January, Dani and Jarrod shared the exciting news that they were expecting twins.
Dani shared a snap of son Santi to reveal the news, as the tot held onto a sign which read: ‘I’m going to be a big brother to twins’.
While the post was also shared to Jarrod’s Instagram account, with the caption reading: ‘We have been keeping a little secret… Our little TWINS ♡ ♡ So excited to meet our babies and watch santi be the best big brother..
‘The biggest surprise of our lives but feeling SO blessed.. our family is getting a lot bigger and we can’t wait.’
In March, Dani then announced she was moving into her new home with Jarrod, relocating from her £725,000 five-bedroom property in Essex.
Exciting: In March, Dani then announced she was moving into her new home with Jarrod, relocating from her £725,000 five-bedroom property in Essex
Adorable! Last month Dani and Jarrod announced that they had welcomed twin girls , named Summer and Star
Last month Dani and Jarrod announced that they had welcomed twin girls, named Summer and Star.
Dani’s babies’ arrival came just a day after she watched Jarrod score in West Ham United’s final home tie of the season, a 3-1 victory over Leeds United.
Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute goal earned the Hammers a 2-1 win in Prague, their first major piece of silverware since 1980 and first European success since 1965.
He managed to seal the win for the Hammers in the dying stages and, in doing so, sparked wild celebrations among the squad’s players and staff on the pitch, while their fans partied in the stands and on the streets of the city.
Fans were not left disappointed by the hilarious antics that ensued, as images and videos of Hammers players and staff partying late into the night began circulating social media.
The celebrations clearly went on late into the night as club captain Declan Rice and manager David Moyes were pictured out at 4am as they celebrated the victory in Prague.
