PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Duncan Bannatyne, 67, and fiancée Nigora Whitehorn, 36, pack on the PDA aboard luxury yacht in Cannes... as she shows off '40K' engagement ring

By Jj Nattrass For Mailonline

Published: 08:24 EST, 5 June 2016 | Updated: 11:59 EST, 5 June 2016

Following a whirlwind 10 month romance he proposed during a romantic break in Monte Carlo last week.

And it seems that Duncan Bannatyne and his new fiancée Nigora Whitehorn were determined to celebrate their engagement in style aboard a luxury yacht in Cannes.

Putting on a PDA heavy display as they enjoyed the sun, the Dragon's Den star, 67, and the former dental receptionist, 36, looked the picture of love as they soaked up the sun in the South of France.

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Celebrating in style? It seems that Duncan Bannatyne and his new fiancée Nigora Whitehorn were determined to celebrate their engagement in style aboard a luxury yacht in Cannes

Celebrating in style? It seems that Duncan Bannatyne and his new fiancée Nigora Whitehorn were determined to celebrate their engagement in style aboard a luxury yacht in Cannes

Duncan, who proposed to Nigora with a rumoured £40,000 sparkler, couldn't keep his eyes of his fiancee as they enjoyed a day in the sun.

Making sure they made the most of their time on the Cote d'Azzur, the couple headed to the mainland where they relaxed and enjoyed each other's company by a swimming pool.

Opting for an extremely low-cut one-piece, Nigora - who is believed to have started dating Duncan in July 2015 - made sure her phenomenal figure was on full display.

Fun in the sun? Putting on a PDA heavy display as they enjoyed the sun, the Dragon's Den star, 67, and the former dental receptionist, 36, looked the picture of love as they soaked up the sun in the South of France

Fun in the sun? Putting on a PDA heavy display as they enjoyed the sun, the Dragon's Den star, 67, and the former dental receptionist, 36, looked the picture of love as they soaked up the sun in the South of France

All eyes on Nigora: Duncan, who proposed to Nigora with a rumoured £40,000 sparkler, couldn't keep his eyes of his fiancee as they enjoyed a day in the sun 

All eyes on Nigora: Duncan, who proposed to Nigora with a rumoured £40,000 sparkler, couldn't keep his eyes of his fiancee as they enjoyed a day in the sun 

And the swimsuit didn't just allow Nigora to show some cleavage, as the tiny black number also allowed her to show plenty of leg.

What a gem! Nigora was sure to wear her huge, sparkling diamond ring - rumoured to be worth £40K

What a gem! Nigora was sure to wear her huge, sparkling diamond ring - rumoured to be worth £40K

Adding a pair of nude peep-toe stilettos to her ensemble, the raven-haired beauty further accentuated her lithe pins.

Though Nigora was also sure to wear her huge sparkling ring; which is similar in design to the diamond-encrusted Soleste Pear by Tiffany, which starts at a price of £11,500.

Wearing her long dark tresses brushed back off of her face in gentle waves, she allowed her striking features to shine through - using a subtle and natural make-up palette to define her pretty looks.

Duncan meanwhile showed off his impressive lean and muscular physique, by wearing a pair of red swimming shorts.

With his brown and grey-tinged locks slicked back off of his face, the former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant looked to be in the mood to relax.

He accessorised his chilled out look with a pair of sunglasses and a gold wristwatch.

Heading back to the yacht, Nigora changed out of her black swimsuit and into a teeny, tiny aqua bikini, which only served to showcase more of her enviable figure. 

Taking the plunge: Making sure they made the most of their time on the Cote d'Azzur, the couple headed to the mainland where they relaxed and enjoyed each other's company by a swimming pool

Taking the plunge: Making sure they made the most of their time on the Cote d'Azzur, the couple headed to the mainland where they relaxed and enjoyed each other's company by a swimming pool

Flaunting her figure: Opting for an extremely low-cut one-piece, Nigora - who is believed to have started dating Duncan in July 2015 - made sure her phenomenal figure was on full display

Flaunting her figure: Opting for an extremely low-cut one-piece, Nigora - who is believed to have started dating Duncan in July 2015 - made sure her phenomenal figure was on full display

Clinking flutes of champagne together, the happy couple looked to be toasting their engagement before they headed to the prow of the boat to sunbathe and lavish attention on each other. 

Last Sunday the Gym and Spa magnate announced the happy news hours after the romantic event on his Twitter page.

The Scottish multimillionaire chose to confirm the couple's happy new in a tweet, hours after proposing on Saturday night, writing: 'It is true @wnigora_nigora& I are now officially engaged.' 

All aboard the love boat! Heading back to the yacht, Nigora changed out of her black swimsuit and into a teeny, tiny aqua bikini, which only served to showcase more of her enviable figure

All aboard the love boat! Heading back to the yacht, Nigora changed out of her black swimsuit and into a teeny, tiny aqua bikini, which only served to showcase more of her enviable figure

A toast to us! Clinking flutes of champagne together, the happy couple looked to be toasting their engagement before they headed to the prow of the boat to sunbathe and lavish attention on each other

A toast to us! Clinking flutes of champagne together, the happy couple looked to be toasting their engagement before they headed to the prow of the boat to sunbathe and lavish attention on each other

Nigora retweeted a congratulations message from someone who urged her to 'ignore the haters' over their age gap, replying: 'Oh trust me, we don't! Our time is too pressures (sic). We are very happy to be with each other!' 

Meanwhile, Duncan acknowledged he was a lucky man to be engaged to such a beauty when one of his Twitter followers said he was 'punching massively your weight Duncan man.'

He replied: 'Oh I know. I very much know.' 

The couple have been dating for approximately 10 months, after going public with their romance in July 2015.

Tender touch: Nigora gently pulled Duncan towards her at one point, obviously keen to shower him in affection

Tender touch: Nigora gently pulled Duncan towards her at one point, obviously keen to shower him in affection

Sealed with a kiss: The couple looked more in love than ever, as they shared a passionate kiss aboard the yacht

Sealed with a kiss: The couple looked more in love than ever, as they shared a passionate kiss aboard the yacht

They met when Duncan visited the Harley Street Dental Clinic where Nigora worked as a 'coordinator'. 

Duncan - who split from his second wife, Joanne McCue, in 2011 - and Nigora have been almost inseparable since they started dating.

And Nigora was even in Australia to support Duncan during his stint in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! camp in December.

Duncan has six children from his time with Joanne, and was married to first wife Gail from 1983-1994.

Happy at last? The couple have been dating for approximately 10 months, after going public with their romance in July 2015

Happy at last? The couple have been dating for approximately 10 months, after going public with their romance in July 2015

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