Dr Alex George goes Instagram official with his new girlfriend Ellie Hecht

Dr Alex George has confirmed his new relationship with barristers' clerk Ellie Hecht by going Instagram official.

Hours after MailOnline revealed the pair had headed off to Cornwall for a romantic holiday, the Love Island star and A&E doctor, 30, shared photos of him and Ellie for the first time, calling her 'the apple of his eye.' 

On Monday evening, the new couple enjoyed a seafood banquet at Rick Stein's restaurant, with Alex describing the meal as 'perfection.' 

A source close to the couple told MailOnline Ellie has been a pillar of support to Alex as he continues to mourn the devastating loss of his brother Llŷr, who tragically took his own life aged 19 last July.

'Alex and Ellie have been dating for six months now, and it's beginning to get serious between them,' an insider revealed.

'They're currently enjoying some much-earned time away in Cornwall, where they've been relaxing and spending time together outdoors.

'They began their trip at Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, staying in a romantic treehouse.

'Alex has had a difficult year, with the passing of his brother, and working nonstop on the frontline. His family are so pleased to see him happy in a new relationship.' 

Ellie also took to Instagram to post the same adorable picture with Alex, simply captioning the image: 'My love.' 

Alex and Ellie have been sharing matching Instagram posts this month, and the A&E doctor has liked all his girlfriend's uploads from their break.

In one caption, Alex revealed he's determined to have 'as many experiences in life as possible after everything that's happened over the last year' and staying in a treehouse, as well as cooking pizza with an old-fashioned pizza oven 'didn't disappoint.'