'We're NOT engaged': GBBO winner Candice Brown denies her convicted drug dealer boyfriend has proposed but says they will definitely marry

By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline

Published: 07:25 EST, 27 January 2017 | Updated: 08:23 EST, 27 January 2017

Her boyfriend Liam Macaulay had confirmed the couple's plans to marry leading to speculation that he was engaged to GBBO winner Candice Brown. 

However, the 32-year-old former P.E. teacher, who had been sporting a diamond dazzler on her wedding finger has denied they are engaged.

Appearing on This Morning on Friday, the stunning lady was congratulated by Ruth Langsford following The Sun's claim that she was betrothed. 

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'We're NOT engaged': GBBO winner Candice Brown denied to This Morning on Friday that her convicted drug dealer boyfriend has proposed to her

Happier than ever: Great British Bake Off winner Candice's boyfriend Liam Macaulay has confirmed the couple's plans to marry regardless of their current status

But she said: 'There's no engagement. It's just another day, another ring. These are actually my nan's rings. 

'We're not engaged, but we will definitely get married. Of course we will. We've got our pugs together, so that is a commitment. 

'My poor dad was shocked when he read it and wondered why he hadn't been asked for his permission.' 

Oops! The 32-year-old, who has been sporting a diamond dazzler on her wedding finger was congratulated by Ruth Langsford on her engagement but she said it's not true

She said: 'There's no engagement. It's just another day, another ring. These are actually my nan's rings'

Firm favourites: Candice chatted to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on the show

The Sun, had previously stated that 31-year-old Liam, who previously served 16 months in prison for dealing cannabis, revealed relatives are 'pressuring' the duo to walk up the aisle.

Sources tell the publication that Candice is set to score a big bucks magazine deal off the back of her nuptials. 

Candice, who has been dating Liam since 2012, soared to fame last year when she won GBBO, after causing division among viewers when some fell in love with the perma-lipsticked chef while others took issue with her trademark pout. 

Candice said: 'We're not engaged, but we will definitely get married. Of course we will. We've got our pugs together, so that is a commitment'

What she does best: Candice was on the show to talk about all things food, cooking up a veggie quiche

Hey there: She looked incredible in a navy mini dress and a pair of black suede ankle boots 

Dazzling: The 32-year-old former P.E. teacher sported a dazzling diamond on her ring finger at Wednesday night's NTAs

After reigning victorious, the stunner, who shares pet pug Dennis with her beau, stormed the red carpet at the NTAs on Wednesday, with Liam on one arm and an eye-popping ring on her left hand.

Seemingly intending to draw the eye to her blinged-up finger, she opted for a nude manicure on all but her ring finger which boasted a glossy gold colouring above her huge diamond jewel.

Speaking on the red carpet at the event, Liam said: 'Yes of course we are going to get married. We already have a pug together — that’s the ultimate sign of commitment. A number of our relatives have been having weddings lately, so the pressure is on.'

Prouder than ever: Candice, who has been dating Liam since 2012, soared to fame last year when she won GBBO, after causing division among viewers when some fell in love with the perma-lipsticked chef while others took issue with her trademark pout

Hot on the heels of their romantic plans to tie the knot, insiders report to The Sun that Hello! magazine are eyeing the big money deal for inside shots of the wedding. 

A source said: 'Candice is a huge star after Bake Off and people are fascinated with her life. Hello! has already approached the couple. It would easily cover all the costs so they could do something really special.

'But Candice is actually really normal and overwhelmed by the attention so hasn’t made any commitment.' 

Happier than ever: After reigning victorious, the stunner, who shares pet pug Dennis with her beau, stormed the red carpet at the NTAs, with Liam on one arm and an eye-popping ring on her left hand

Shortly before Candice burst on to screens last year, The Sun revealed that one year before the couple met, Scottish-native Liam, was serving a 16-month jail term for dealing cannabis.

He was arrested after police caught him with £6,970 worth of cannabis in his car as he an accomplice drove from Edinburgh to Inverness in 2009. Mr Macaulay then admitted supplying cannabis.

Sources close to Candice insisted she had nothing to do with the crime committed by Liam as she was not dating him at the time. 

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