Alexandra Burke and Darren Randolph (Image: Instagram)
X Factor sensation Alexandra Burke is set to walk down the aisle with her beau Darren Randolph after a romantic proposal.
The 36 year old songstress, who clinched the X Factor title, has been in a blissful relationship with the 37 year old goalkeeper since April 2021.
The couple, already proud parents to two children born in June 2022 and September 2023, are now gearing up for their next big adventure as husband and wife.
Their engagement was joyfully announced on social media last Sunday, with both Alexandra and Darren sharing heartwarming snaps of the proposal moment on , complete with diamond ring emojis.
They also posted an enchanting video showcasing the venue where Darren got down on one knee, accompanied by a caption brimming with excitement: “Here’s to us forever! I can’t believe I get to marry my best friend. Bring on the Burke-Randolph wedding. I can’t wait to call you my husband.”
The announcement was met with a deluge of congratulatory messages from adoring fans and celebrity pals alike. Stars from , where Alexandra dazzled audiences in 2017, were quick to express their delight in the comments section, reports .
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Alexandra has been in a relationship with Darren since 2021 (Image: Getty)
Stacey Dooley chimed in with a series of red heart emojis, while American songstress Anastacia commented: “Congrats kids” followed by two red heart emojis. Michelle Visage, famed for her role on RuPaul’s Drag Race, added to the chorus of well-wishers with an enthusiastic “CONGRATS BABIES! “.
Fans were overjoyed to see Alexandra Burke looking so blissful in her engagement video, especially with the inclusion of their children in this significant moment. One fan expressed: “oh my gosh! ! I LOVE how happy you both are and those gorgeous babies.”
In other news, it has been reported that Darren Randolph popped the question to Alexandra at a five-star hotel in London, catching the singer completely off guard. The joyous event occurred at the Rosewood hotel in Holborn, and the couple is now eagerly planning their wedding.
An insider shared: “Alexandra had no idea this was coming and was on cloud nine. Darren had gone all out to plan the most special moment for her and it was perfect. They added, spilling the secrets to The Sun: ” They further revealed to The Sun: “They couldn’t be happier to start moving towards the next stage of their life together.”
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The pair share two children (Image: Getty)
Previously, Alex has voiced her desire to have a third child with her future husband. Speaking on Loose Women in July, she said: “I returned to work two months after having both babies. I love to work. I want to make them proud. My mum did that with us. I’m so desperate for another baby. I would take more time off if I had a third. I don’t regret anything but after that first few months, they’re basically off the college. So I get why people want more time.”