Former cricket WAG Annika Martyn has sparked rumors she is engaged to famous accountant Anthony Bell, six months after their romance debuted.
Bell reportedly proposed to the weight loss entrepreneur over the weekend, as they celebrated her 40th birthday with a lavish party aboard her superyacht Ghost II in Sydney Harbour.
While the couple are yet to confirm the happy news, Annika, who was previously married to cricketer Damien Martyn, has since been showing off a huge diamond engagement ring on social media.
The eye-catching sparkler features a massive oval-cut diamond ring with a halo of smaller diamonds set in a silver band.
Bell is believed to have proposed on Saturday night during the extravagant two-day party, which was attended by the likes of Today’s presenter Karl Stefanovic and famous reporter Richard Wilkins.
Celebrity accountant Anthony Bell (right) reportedly proposed to his girlfriend Annika Martyn (left) during her lavish 40th birthday party on his superyacht over the weekend.
While the couple are yet to confirm the happy news, Annika, who was previously married to cricketer Damien Martyn, has since been showing off a huge diamond engagement ring (pictured) on social media.
The festivities appeared to begin at Anthony’s Dover Heights mansion, which he purchased from The Morning Show co-host Larry Emdur for a record $11.5 million in 2017.
The guests then boarded the yacht and enjoyed a day of Champagne, delicious chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres and panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge.
The luxury yacht Ghost II, valued at about $16 million, was adorned with pink balloons and a sign that read: “Annika 40.”
Bell is believed to have proposed on Saturday night during the extravagant two-day party.
A guest uploaded footage of celebrity reporter Richard Wilkinson (pictured) toasting before Annika cut her three-tier pink birthday cake.
Today’s presenter Karl Stefanovic (left) was also seen at the exclusive party.
Ensuring all eyes were on her, birthday girl Annika wore a long-sleeved neon pink Sonia Stradiotto Couture dress that featured gemstone-encrusted mesh and a fishtail skirt covered in feathers.
Documenting the festivities with an Instagram video, Annika wrote: “What a birthday, what an event.” You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face all day. Having a room filled with so much happiness and love was literally the most perfect birthday. Bring on the ‘Naughty Forties’.
‘Thank you to all my friends and family for putting in such an effort and especially to my partner Anthony Bell, it went above and beyond what I expected!’ He continued, adding, “I’m counting my blessings this weekend, it was spectacular.”
Photos from the event show guests sipping champagne and enjoying a delicious array of chef-prepared food while enjoying panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge.
The luxury yacht, valued at about $16 million, was adorned with pink balloons and a sign that read: “Annika 40.”
Annika and Anthony made their first public appearance at Derby Day in Melbourne last November.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at the star-studded event, Bell said of their new romance: “We’ve been racing together for a few months… but (Derby Day) is our first public outing.” Great, we chose a nice and quiet event.’
‘We have known each other for years. We met through friends. Then we reconnected around June of this year.
The couple told the Daily Mail they often spend time together between Noosa (where Anthony’s daughter lives) and Sydney.
Ensuring all eyes were on her, birthday girl Annika wore a long-sleeved neon pink Sonia Stradiotto Couture dress that featured gemstone-encrusted mesh and a fishtail skirt covered in feathers.
And although they weren’t technically living together at the time, Annika said that they “have clothes in closets” at each other’s house.
When the topic of marriage came up, Anthony laughed before saying, “We’re going really well, so we’re not ruling anything out.”
Rumors about the new couple’s relationship emerged in September after Annika shared several snaps enjoying Bell’s superyacht in the south of France.
“I’m in the south of France, where every winding road seems to lead to a vineyard, and the locals have a knack for turning croissants into works of art,” one captioned. photo.
‘My beautiful partner threw me the birthday party of my life!’ Annika captioned a clip of her dressed to the nines and posing alongside a comparatively casual-looking Anthony in front of the cruise ship.
“Welcome to the country of baguettes, of berets… The south of France will forever occupy a special place in my heart and in my belly.”
She was joined by her friend Tonia Taylor, niece of media personality Alan Jones.
The Daily Telegraph reported at the time that when they tried to contact Bell, he “attempted to pour cold water on suggestions that he and Martyn were a couple”.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Annika is the director of Goop Gang, a weight loss program for women.
She was married to former cricket star Damien for five years after tying the knot in 2006. The former couple separated in 2011.
As for Bell, the accountant was previously married to Getaway star Kelly Landry, who confirmed in December last year that she and Bell were divorcing after 10 years of marriage.
The exes were previously believed to be working on their marriage after their bitter public split led to a court hearing in May 2017.
In February 2018, The Daily Telegraph reported that they were attending “parenting workshops” together in a bid to get back on track.
But in 2019, they reportedly broke up again.
A source said at the time that Landry lived in the marital home in Noosa with their children during the week, while Bell flew out at weekends.
Landry and Bell share two daughters, Charlize, 11, and Thea, eight, while Annika has two sons, one three and the other 16.
Documenting the festivities with an Instagram video, Annika wrote: “What a birthday, what an event.” You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face all day. Having a room filled with so much happiness and love was literally the most perfect birthday. Let the ‘Naughty Forties’ come
