Honey Ross Receives Heartfelt Birthday Tribute from Boyfriend Gav Murphy
Honey Ross, the 29-year-old daughter of renowned television presenter Jonathan Ross, was celebrated with a loving birthday tribute from her boyfriend Gav Murphy this Tuesday. The 40-year-old video producer took to Instagram to share a series of intimate and affectionate photographs, capturing special moments from their relationship over the past year.
A Romantic Celebration Through Photos
Gav Murphy posted multiple loved-up images that showcased the couple's adventures together. The collection included photos from their visit to Disney World, where they embraced the magical atmosphere, and playful Halloween costumes that highlighted their fun-loving dynamic. One particularly striking image featured Honey flashing red lace lingerie beneath a stylish leopard print dress, while another showed her looking stunning in a plunging burgundy top as she enjoyed a glass of wine at a pub.
In another snapshot, Honey displayed her famous curves in trendy red and white gingham cropped trousers paired with a simple white top, leaning casually against a wooden fence. The couple's happiness was evident in a photo where Honey planted a sweet kiss on Gav's cheek. Accompanying these images was a heartfelt message from Gav, who wrote in Welsh and English: 'Penblwydd Hapus to the silliest billy in the business. You are perfect.'
The Evolution of Their Public Romance
Honey Ross and Gav Murphy first sparked romance rumors last year, making their initial public appearance together in August at the UK Gala screening of the film Caught Stealing. Since then, their relationship has blossomed in the public eye. The couple celebrated their first Valentine's Day earlier this month with a romantic date night, and Gav frequently expresses his admiration for Honey in comments on her social media posts, using phrases like 'Such a beauty', 'WOW', and 'Perfect girl'.
During their trip to Disneyland in Florida last year, Gav proudly displayed his affection by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with Honey's name. The couple appears to have received approval from Honey's parents, Jonathan and Jane Ross, who were photographed with them at Disneyland wearing matching Mickey Mouse-themed accessories.
Gaming Connections and Family Dynamics
Gav Murphy is well-known in gaming circles for his video production company and YouTube channel RKG, where he hosts gaming sessions with friends Daniel Krupa and Rory Powers. Interestingly, Jonathan Ross shares this passion for gaming, having established his own studio, Hotsauce Interactive, and contributed voice work to popular games like Fable and Halo.
In a December Q&A video, Gav shared an amusing anecdote about Jonathan Ross Googling him to find his birthdate, only to discover Gav's unflattering nickname 'The Grotmeister'. Gav humorously recounted how Jonathan began texting him using the nickname, adding 'Luckily he's quite grotty so it's fine.'
Jonathan Ross' Unconventional Grooming Habits
Earlier this year, Jonathan Ross made headlines with his candid admission about personal hygiene on the Parenting Hell podcast. The comedian revealed he sometimes goes at least a week without showering, comparing himself and wife Jane to 'a couple of hamsters in their own straw'. He described an incident in Florida where he didn't shower properly for two weeks, resulting in a persistent odor that required shaving his armpit hair to eliminate.
Despite his unconventional approach to grooming, Jonathan explained he occasionally showers before bathing 'so that you're not sat in filthy water and dead skin', describing this as 'the Japanese way'.
Honey Ross' Journey with Body Image and Dating
Prior to her relationship with Gav Murphy, Honey dated musician Zane Saz for several years, with both appearing alongside her father on Celebrity Gogglebox. In a 2020 article for The Times Style magazine, Honey opened up about the challenges she has faced as a plus-size woman in the dating world.
She revealed that men often privately message her on social media but rarely publicly acknowledge their attraction due to her size, treating their interest in larger bodies as 'their dirty secret'. Honey described being both oversexualized 'to the point of fetish' and desexualized by men, receiving inappropriate messages that ranged from 'you're edible' to more violent suggestions.
The body image activist explained that she used to include 'fatter in person' in her dating profiles as a self-deprecating warning, and noticed how her thin friends received much kinder responses online. Through her experiences, Honey has learned to value herself more highly, concluding that she no longer needs to settle for 'dehumanising crumbs' in relationships.
As Honey Ross celebrates her 29th birthday surrounded by love and support from Gav Murphy, her journey toward self-acceptance and her current happy relationship serve as inspiring chapters in her ongoing story of personal growth and public life.
