Alexandra Burke got engaged to her footballer boyfriend as he gets down on one knee during a romantic dinner

ALEXANDRA Burke is engaged to her boyfriend, footballer Darren Randolph.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Darren, 37, got down on one knee during a romantic dinner with Alexandra, 36, three years after they started working together dating.

Aleksandra shared photos from the romantic proposal on InstagramSource: Instagram

Alexandra and Darren have been together for three yearsSource: Unknown, clear with a desk with photos

Darren and Alexandra have two young children togetherSource: aleksandraburke/Instagram

Pals said Alexandra was stunned by the unexpected proposal made at London’s Rosewood Hotel.

A source said: “Alexandra had no idea it was coming and was over the moon.

“Darren went above and beyond to plan the most special moment for her and everything was perfect.

“They couldn’t be happier to start moving towards this Next stage of their life together.”

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Alexandra and Darren have two children together.

They started dating in April 2021 and are inseparable.

Alexandra has a busy year ahead of her as she prepares to make her screen debut as a dramatic actress.

It appears on Paramount+ criminality thriller Curfew with Sarah Parish.

The series is based on Jayne Cowie’s novel After Dark, which takes place in a world where all men live under the “Women’s Safety Act” and have a curfew.

Alexandra stars as a local teacher and Sara’s close friend Police officer character.

Alexandra Burke shows off her baby bump while dancing in a bra after revealing she is pregnant with her second child

She got the role after it was created movie she made her debut last year in Pretty Red Dress.

Alexandra won The X Factor in 2008 but pursued an acting career and appeared on the West End stage several times, including in productions of Sister Act and The Bodyguard, before moving into film and television.

Last year, before she landed her role in Curfew, Alexandra said she wanted to focus on acting.

She said, “I want, I hope, people see me as a serious actress and give me every fighting chance in auditions.”

A timeline of Alexandra Burke’s career

2005:

Early audition: Alexandra Burke is auditioning for the second series of ‘The X Factor’ but is not appearing at the live shows.

2008:

X Factor Winner: Alexandra wins the fifth series of The X Factor thanks to her impressive performances and charismatic stage presence.

2009:

Debut single: She releases her debut single “Hallelujah”, which becomes the fastest-selling single by a female artist in the UK.
Debut album: He releases his debut album “Overcome”, which tops the UK album charts and includes hits such as “Bad Boys” and “Broken Heels”.

2010:

Tours and performances: He embarks on his first concert tour “All Night Long Tour” and performs at various events and festivals.

2012:

Second album: He releases his second studio album “Heartbreak on Hold”, which includes singles such as “Elephant” and “Let It Go”.

2014:

West End debut: She makes her West End debut in the musical The Bodyguard, in which she stars as Rachel Marron.

2016:

Musical Theater: Stars on the UK tour of Sister Act: The Musical, taking on the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier.

2017:

Strictly come to dance: He takes part in the 15th edition of Strictly Come Dancing, taking second place.

2018:

Third album: He releases his third studio album “The Truth Is”, which includes singles such as “Shadow”.
Back from the West End: She returns to the West End, reprising her role as Rachel Marron in ‘The Bodyguard’.

2019:

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: He appears as the narrator in the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

2021:

Television appearances: He appears on various television shows and continues to perform at live events.

2022:

Maternity: Alex gives birth to her first child. She kept both her name and gender to herself.

Back on stage: Alexandra ends the year with an appearance in the London Palladium pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk as Mrs Blunderbore.

2023:

Aleksandra welcomed her second child into the world

Darren gave Alexandra a giant diamond ringSource: Instagram

Alexandra became famous for singing with Beyoncé on “X Factor”.Source: Rex

The happy couple got engaged during a romantic dinner on the roofSource: Instagram

Darren plays football for Middlesbrough in the ChampionshipSource: Getty