Steven Bartlett, the renowned entrepreneur and star of BBC's Dragons' Den and the hit podcast The Diary of a CEO, is celebrating a new chapter in his personal life. The 33-year-old, whose net worth is estimated at a staggering £320 million, is now engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Melanie Lopes, following a romantic proposal on Christmas Day.
A Festive Proposal in Morocco
The significant moment occurred while the couple were holidaying in Morocco during the festive season. Bartlett presented his partner, the French-Portuguese yoga and wellness entrepreneur, with a stunning diamond engagement ring. Sources close to the pair confirmed the happy news, stating that Lopes was "thrilled" to accept.
"Steven asked Melanie to marry him and presented her with a beautiful diamond engagement ring. She was thrilled to say, 'Yes.' They really are each other's soulmates and couldn't be happier," an insider told the Mail. A spokesperson for the couple later provided official confirmation, saying, "We can confirm Steven and Melanie are engaged to be married. They are, naturally, both very, very happy."
A Relationship Forged and Rekindled
The couple's journey to this point has seen its share of challenges. Bartlett and Lopes, both 33, initially met via Instagram in 2016. Despite their prominent social media careers, they have deliberately kept their romance largely private.
After dating for a year, the pair briefly separated as Bartlett's intense focus on building his business empire took precedence. In a candid admission during a live podcast in 2022, Bartlett spoke of the difficulty in maintaining relationships, describing his "total tunnel vision" between 7 am and 9 pm where he found it "hard to engage" with personal messages.
Determined to win her back, Bartlett reportedly flew to Bali, where Lopes runs a yoga and breathwork retreat. The reunion proved successful, and their relationship deepened after they began living together between London and Los Angeles, balancing their respective successful careers.
Planning a Future Together
Friends of the couple say that cohabiting in two major cities strengthened their bond immeasurably. "Steven and Melanie have been together for a long time, but their relationship really went up a notch after they started living together in both London and Los Angeles a couple of years ago," a source revealed.
Now, with the engagement officially confirmed, the couple are beginning to plan their wedding. Those close to them report they have "never been happier" as they embark on this next phase of their lives together, blending their shared passions for entrepreneurship, wellness, and a global lifestyle.
