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Leanne Quigley has paid emotional tribute to her fiancée Sophie after winning The Traitors.
The former soldier, 28, and fellow Faithful Jake Brown, 28, emerged victorious in Friday's explosive final of the BBC One competition and bagged the £94,600 prize money.
The duo decided to banish Francesca Rowan-Plowden and Alexander Dragonetti in the final moments, as well as Traitor Charlotte Berman in the Seer twist.
Hours after her triumphant win, Leanne took to Instagram to give thanks to Sophie following her partner's devastating cancer battle.
Sharing a photo alongside Jake and host Claudia Winkleman, Leanne wrote: 'Wow. I can’t even believe I’m writing this…
'THANK YOU to every single one of you who have been so supportive and incredible, most importantly my future wife Sophie.'
Leanne Quigley paid emotional tribute to her fiancée Sophie after winning The Traitors (pictured with Claudia Winkleman and fellow winner Jake Brown)
Sophie had a secret battle with grade 3 breast cancer
Leanne revealed earlier this month that her partner had been given the all clear
Leanne went on: 'That was THE most emotional ending I could have imagined.
'I love you so much Francesca Rowan-Plowden and Alexander Dragonetti. I’m beyond lucky to have made friends for life in this game.
'To our queen Claudia Winkleman for being the best host on earth and the most amazing production team at Studio Lambert.'
She concluded: 'And to Jake Brown [heart emoji] WE DID IT.'
Leanne's tribute to Sophie comes after she revealed her partner has been given the all clear following a secret battle with breast cancer.
The reality star shares two-year-old twin boys Hudson and Harper with Sophie, who proposed to her last August.
Earlier this month, she shared her relief that Sophie has beaten breast cancer following a battle with the disease that 'killed them both inside'.
Sharing a photo of herself with Sophie in hospital during treatment, she wrote: 'This is the only news we needed and wanted.'
The couple share two-year-old twin sons Harper and Hudson
Their sons were born three months early after Leanne's difficult pregnancy
Leanne went on: 'On the 31st July 2024 my partner, and the mother of my children was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer. Watching the person you love fight through chemotherapy is up there with the worst things on earth'.
'We quickly learnt to never take anything for granted ever again, and sadly had to learn that tomorrow is never promised and fear of the unknown literally killed us inside.
'Yesterday, Wednesday 8th January 2025, the strongest woman on planet earth was told she is cancer free. She did it. I cannot express or put in to words how proud I am, and how in awe I am of her strength every single day.
'Today we begin to truly celebrate us, our boys, and the excitement of the rest of our lives. I could never thank the NHS enough for quite literally saving my whole family. And the biggest thank you to our support system.
'We're so lucky to be surrounded by the most incredible family and friends.For anybody fighting, or for anybody watching their loved ones fight this horrible disease. I see you and I feel you. Please don't give up.'
Sophie commented: 'You have absolutely held your head up high and got me through this babe. I couldn’t wish for a better woman by my side honestly I love you so so much.
'Thank you for everything over the last 6 months. Now let’s go and enjoy our life.'
Sophie proposed to Leanne during a romantic boat trip last summer
Leanne and fellow winner Jake Brown pictured with host Claudia after their win
The duo banished Faithfuls Francesca Rowan-Plowden and Alexander Dragonetti and Traitor Charlotte Berman to secure the win
Before entering the castle Leanne revealed she would use the prize money for her and Sophie to further IVF treatment for a third child, after a very difficult first pregnancy.
She said: 'I went through IVF with my boys, and I was very poorly throughout my pregnancy, and then I went into early labour at six months. The boys were only 26 weeks when they were born. Because I was so poorly at the time I feel I missed out on enjoying that newborn stage.
'I'm so so grateful to have them, and I'm so lucky that they're alive. When they did come home from hospital after three months, they come home on oxygen, and it was a struggle to take them out.
'I would love the opportunity to have another baby, hopefully have a bit of a better experience. And to make our family a bit bigger.'
Leanne shared an emotional post on Instagram after her sons were born three months early.
'They are the most precious, beautiful, tiniest little babies I have ever seen in my life and I'm so proud of how much they are fighting every single day...' she wrote.
'We took some time to figure out if we should share our news, but our babies are here fighting and they deserve all the love and prayers they can get.'
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