Sunrise presenter James Tobin announces engagement to girlfriend Farrah

Channel 7 presenter James Tobin has kept his long distance relationship completely private, and now, he’s announced some surprising news.

Sunrise presenter James Tobin has surprised viewers with news he has proposed to his girlfriend.

The Sydney-based weather reporter, 43, has kept his romance with partner, Farrah, entirely private, with the couple having spent the last two years in a long distance relationship.

Sharing a smiling selfie on his Instagram account, where Farrah can be seen flashing a large engagement ring, the Weekend Sunrise star explained why he hadn’t shared much about his love life.

“A bit of news … we’re getting married. A lot of my life is lived out on TV, but I’ve also kept some things private because, well, not everything needs to be out there,” he began.

James Tobin announces his engagement to girlfriend Farrah.

Tobin went on to say Farrah had been living and studying in Perth over the past couple of years, and was set to make the move back to Sydney.

“For those who don’t know Farrah, she’s a ray of sunshine in this world. She’s brilliant and beautiful, funny and clever, a kind heart who saves lives and runs ultra marathons in her spare time,” Tobin wrote.

“The last couple of years of our relationship have been long distance while Farrah has been in Perth completing a fellowship in interventional cardiology and I couldn’t be prouder of her.

“Finally she’s coming home to our little place and we’re looking forward to starting the next chapter of our lives together. I’m the happiest man alive.”

It’s only the second time Tobin has posted a photo of Farrah on social media, where he has almost 50,000 followers.

The Channel 7 star first uploaded a selfie with Farrah back in July, while the two were holidaying in Mykonos, Greece with friends.

Tobin on holiday in Greece with Farrah (far right) back in July.

Tobin managed to keep the relationship under wraps for two years. Picture: Don Arnold/WireImage

Tobin, who has previously been romantically linked to high-profile celebrities including former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta and British model Lady Kitty Spencer, has been a presenter for the top-rating breakfast program since 2009.

His Sunrise colleagues reacted to the exciting news on Monday morning.

Hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington said they had spent time with Tobin at the Perth Telethon last week, where he didn’t mention his impending engagement.

“We spent Telethon last week with JT and he didn’t let it slip, that’s interesting isn’t it,” Shirvington said on-air.

Barr added, “[He] would have known, too, because he would have been a little bit nervous, JT, good on you. That’s so exciting. Congratulations guys.”