Honey Ross, the 28-year-old daughter of renowned television presenter Jonathan Ross and screenwriter Jane Goldman, has joyously celebrated her inaugural Valentine's Day with boyfriend Gav Murphy. The couple, who first kindled their romance last year, enjoyed a romantic meal together, with Murphy sharing an affectionate snapshot of Ross on social media accompanied by the caption "Oh come on now" and a heart-eyed emoji.
Public Displays of Affection and Family Approval
Since their relationship became public, Honey Ross has frequently posted loved-up photographs of the pair on her Instagram account. Gav Murphy, a 40-year-old video producer and YouTuber, consistently responds with adoring comments such as "Such a beauty," "WOW," and "Perfect girl ❤️." Their first official red carpet appearance occurred in August at the UK Gala screening of the film Caught Stealing.
Murphy has openly demonstrated his devotion, notably during a trip to Disneyland in Florida last year where he proudly wore a T-shirt emblazoned with "HONEY ROSS." The couple appears to have received the seal of approval from Honey's parents, Jonathan and Jane, who were photographed with them at Disneyland wearing matching Mickey Mouse-themed accessories.
Gaming Connections and Embarrassing Moments
Gav Murphy is well-known for his video production company and YouTube channel, RKG, which he hosts with friends Daniel Krupa and Rory Powers, focusing on video game content. Interestingly, Jonathan Ross is an avid gamer himself, having established his own studio, Hotsauce Interactive, and contributed voice work to games like Fable and Halo.
Murphy recently recounted an amusing yet embarrassing incident on his gaming channel during a Q&A video in December. He revealed that Jonathan Ross had Googled him to find his birthdate but instead discovered Murphy's unflattering nickname, "The Grotmeister." Ross subsequently began texting him using the nickname, prompting Murphy to humorously reflect on the situation.
Jonathan Ross's Unconventional Grooming Habits
In 2024, Jonathan Ross made headlines for his candid admission about his grooming habits, comparing himself and his wife Jane to "a pair of dirty hamsters in straw." He confessed to showering less than once a week, expressing a resentment towards grooming and detailing an instance in Florida where he went two weeks without properly washing due to frequent swimming pool use.
Honey Ross's Past Relationships and Advocacy
Prior to her relationship with Gav Murphy, Honey Ross dated musician Zane Saz for several years, with the couple appearing alongside her father on Celebrity Gogglebox. Murphy was previously in a relationship with artist Clara Sinclair, with whom he adopted his pet chihuahua, Coco.
Honey Ross has been a vocal body image activist, writing an article for The Times Style magazine in 2020 about the challenges she has faced in dating as a plus-size woman. She described experiences of being both "oversexualised" and "desexualised" by men, noting that many would privately message her but never publicly acknowledge their attraction due to her size.
She revealed that men often sent violently sexual opening lines and that plus-size women frequently juggle societal opinions alongside their own self-perception. Ross concluded by stating she has given herself permission to no longer settle for "dehumanising crumbs" in relationships, emphasizing her journey towards self-acceptance and higher standards in partnership.
