{"id":186233,"date":"2023-11-28T13:48:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T13:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansapidnews.com\/?p=186233"},"modified":"2023-11-28T13:48:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T13:48:09","slug":"love-islands-claudia-fogarty-on-new-footballer-boyfriend-ive-never-been-happier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansapidnews.com\/celebrity\/love-islands-claudia-fogarty-on-new-footballer-boyfriend-ive-never-been-happier\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Island’s Claudia Fogarty on new footballer boyfriend: ‘I’ve never been happier’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Claudia Fogarty has revealed that she has 'never been happier' as she gushes over her new boyfriend Olly Crankshaw, who she went public with in September.<\/p>\n

The Love Island star, 29, entered the famous villa almost nine months ago, and while she may not have found a lasting connection on the ITV2 show, good things come to those who wait.<\/p>\n

Chatting to OK! at the launch of new restaurant Fenix in Manchester, Claudia gushed over her new footballer beau, who is an Altrincham winger. "I've got a boyfriend and it's amazing, I've never been happier," shared the star.<\/p>\n

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She continued: "When I came out of Love Island, I really struggled because when guys know who you are, it\u2019s hard to trust people and meet someone you gel with.<\/p>\n

"But then I met Olly and we just hit it off from day one. I\u2019ve never been happier. <\/p>\n

"We chatted about a year ago but nothing came of it, but everything happens for a reason, maybe I did Love Island to lead me to meeting Olly and being here."<\/p>\n

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Appearing on Love Island, Claudia, who is the daughter of motorcycle ace Carl Fogarty, had a tough time in the villa as she coupled up with Casey O'Gorman but was left emotional when he decided to recouple with newcomer Rosie Seabrook.<\/p>\n

Talking about how things were following the show, Claudia admitted: "Life changes a lot after love island, you\u2019re thrown into the deep end of fame and aren\u2019t really sure what to do or where to go. It was really hard.<\/p>\n

"But now, I'm finding my feet, I'm really happy. It\u2019s been a whirlwind, but a good one. I would never regret it, ever, but it was hard."<\/p>\n

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Claudia donned a stunning diamante embellished blazer for the night out as we chatted in Manchester's Spinningfields area, with beau Olly standing close by as the pair enjoyed a night on the town together for the Greek-Mediterranean restaurant bash.<\/p>\n

While stars such as Molly-Mae Hague, Ed Westwick, Ryan Thomas and Gary Neville all brushed by during the VIP evening.<\/p>\n

Claudia's sister Danielle, who has recently welcomed a baby boy, also attended the bash, as Claudia shared their plans for Christmas in the Fogerty household.<\/p>\n

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"I am such a family person, I spend all my time around family and I love being an auntie, it's the best job in the world. So, I\u2019ll be at the Fogerty household all through Christmas. <\/span><\/p>\n

"I\u2019ve not confirmed my plans for New Year\u2019s Eve yet but I think i'll be busy on New Year's Day, i prefer that, the 31st is so overrated."<\/p>\n<\/p>\n