Dani Dyer proudly supported friend Jarrod Bowen in West Ham’s historic victory in the Europa Conference League on Wednesday night, with his late goal helping the Hammers to victory.
The football star’s goal sparked euphoria among West Ham fans both in Prague and at home in the UK, with his excited girlfriend writing on Instagram that she was ‘so proud’.
Dani and Jarrod’s romance has long been the subject of fans’ attention, and they recently became new parents to twins Summer and Star.
Jarrod has even received 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 looks at their two-year romance…
Inside Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen’s relationship: a look back at the couple’s two-year romance following West Ham’s historic European win
‘So proud’: Dani supported her beau during West Ham’s historic win in the Europa Conference League on Wednesday night, with his late goal to help the Hammers to victory
Dani and Jarrod started dating in 2021, shortly after she split from her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence, with whom she shares her son, Santiago.
The reality star rose to fame for her appearance on Love Island in 2018, winning the series with her then-boyfriend Jack Fincham.
Unfortunately, four months after leaving the villa, the couple’s romance came to an end, and Dani rekindled her romance with former flame Sammy.
They then welcomed their son Santiago together in January 2021, but split when Sammy was convicted of defrauding pensioners of £34,000. He has now been released from prison.
Dani and Jarrod then went public with their romance in December 2021, when they shared a sweet Instagram post together.
She previously revealed that he was the one who slipped into her DMs, saying, “He slipped into mine… but I did have to give him my number.” I can’t do the DMs for days haha x.”
And Jarrod very quickly got the seal of approval from his girlfriend’s dad, Danny, and the EastEnders star took 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.”
Former flame: Dani and Jarrod started dating in 2021 shortly after she split from boyfriend Sammy Kimmence (pictured), with whom she shares her son Santiago
Smitten: Dani and Jarrod then went public with their romance in December 2021, when they shared a sweet Instagram post together
Family: Jarrod has even received the seal of approval from Dani’s dad, actor Danny Dyer, who is a lifelong West Ham supporter
Shortly after she and Jarrod started dating, Dani said, “Everything is so early. Jarrod is a nice guy and we enjoy getting to know each other.
“But Santi will always be my first priority, he will always come first. I’m focusing on motherhood and beyond, whatever happens, happens.”
Since then, Dani has been a regular at Jarrod’s West Ham games, although she was also the subject of infamous chanting 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-final: ‘Jarrod Bowen is on fire… and he… hugs my daughter or something. So proud. What a horrible night.’
In November, Dani and Jarrod celebrated their first anniversary together, with the star sharing a gushing Instagram tribute that read, “A year of loving you…Happy birthday baby…you are the boyfriend I’ve always dreamed of having.” to have… thankful for someone as kind and special as you.”
The pair have enjoyed many lavish vacations together, including trips to Disneyland, a spa break at The Cave Hotel, and a cozy getaway at the Bulgari Hotel Milano.
In January, Dani and Jarrod shared the exciting news that they were expecting twins.
Dani shared a photo of son Santi to reveal the news, with the toddler holding a sign that read, “I’m going to be a big brother to twins.”
While the post was also shared on Jarrod’s Instagram account, with the caption, ‘We’ve been keeping a little secret… Our little GEMINI ♡ ♡ So excited to meet our babies and see how santi is the best big brother..
“The biggest surprise of our lives, but we feel SO blessed.. our family is getting a lot bigger and we can’t wait.”
Then in March, Dani announced she would be moving into her new home with Jarrod, from her £725,000 five-bedroom house in Essex.
Exciting: In March, Dani announced she would be moving into her new home with Jarrod, from her £725,000 five-bedroom home in Essex
Cute! Last month, Dani and Jarrod announced that they had welcomed twins, named Summer and Star
Last month, Dani and Jarrod announced that they had welcomed twins, named Summer and Star.
The arrival of Dani’s babies came just a day after she saw Jarrod score in West Ham United’s last home game of the season, a 3-1 win over Leeds United.
Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute goal gave the Hammers a 2–1 victory in Prague, their first major silverware since 1980 and first European success since 1965.
He managed to seal the Hammers’ victory in the dying minutes, sparking wild celebrations among the side’s players and staff on the pitch, while their fans celebrated in the stands and on the city streets.
Fans were not disappointed by the hilarious antics that followed, as images and videos of Hammers players and staff partying late into the night began circulating on social media.
The festivities clearly continued well into the night as club captain Declan Rice and manager David Moyes were pictured out at 4am as they celebrated victory in Prague.