Loved-up Charlotte Dawson vows to have a cardboard cut-out of late father Les at her wedding
The reality star revealed plans for the touching tribute after confessing her 'love' for new man Matt Sarsfield
CHARLOTTE Dawson has revealed her "love" for new boyfriend Matt Sarsfield and her plans to have a cardboard cut-out of deceased father Les at her wedding, so she can feel his presence by her side when she ties the knot.
The Ex on the Beach star gushed over her rugby player hunk after posting a sweet snap of the pair last night.
In the caption, she tagged the Swinton Lions star's account and wrote: "Love you."
Charlotte later revealed how her comedy legend father - who died when she was just eight months old - would adore her new man - and look over them should they get hitched.
Talking of their blossoming romance, the reality star said: "We have been together three months and he is gorgeous.
"Dad would love him.
"I think about not having dad there to walk me down the aisle when I get married.
"We will have to have his cardboard cut-out at the altar!"
Charlotte's loyal Instagram fans were quick to comment on her happiness after she uploaded her slushy shot to her account.
The MTV star showed off her stunning figure in a skintight black leather dress with a cleavage-popping neckline.
She wrapped her arm around the sports star's shoulder to pull him in close.
One follower posted: "Stunning couple," while another added: "You are both so lucky to have a special person in your life."
It seems Blankety Blank host Les would have relished the chance to celebrate his daughter's nuptials with a wild reception party.
Charlotte's mum, Tracy, said the fun-loving pair had very similar character traits and confessed: "He liked to party and she loves to party.
"She reminds me so much of Les - she even likes the same food, the mini pork pies he used to hide in his car!"
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Charlotte's plans for a Les cutout come as she said her mum, Tracy, has done everything she can to keep his memory alive.
The pair often visit his memorial, in Lytham St Anne's, as well as holding a vigil at Christmas Day and munching their festive lunch in the family home, close to his ashes in the garden.
Tracy also put a video clip showing Les welcoming newborn Charlotte home into safe-keeping.
Charlotte told the : "I am so lucky to have this footage.
"It is heartbreaking.
"But my mum has always kept my dad alive for me."