ALEXANDRA Burke is engaged to her footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph.
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Darren, 37, got down on one knee during a romantic dinner with Alexandra, 36, three years after they started dating.
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Pals said Alexandra was stunned by the surprise proposal, at London’s Rosewood hotel.
A source said: “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 couldn’t be happier to start moving towards the next stage of their life together.”
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Alexandra and Darren have two children together.
They started dating in April 2021 and have been inseparable.
Alexandra has a busy year ahead, as she prepares to make her on-screen debut as a drama actress.
She stars in Paramount+ crime thriller Curfew with Sarah Parish.
The show is based on Jayne Cowie’s novel After Dark, which is set in a world where all men live under the “Women’s Safety Act” and are bound by a curfew.
Alexandra stars as a local teacher and close pal of Sarah’s police officer character.
She landed the role after making her film debut in Pretty Red Dress last year.
Alexandra won The X Factor back in 2008 but broke into acting and has appeared a number of times on the West End stage including in productions of Sister Act and The Bodyguard, before she broke into film and TV.
Last year, before landing her part in Curfew, Alexandra said she was keen to focus on acting.
She said: “I do want people to hopefully see me as a serious actress, and to give me every fighting chance in auditions.”
Alexandra Burke’s career timeline
2005:
- Early Audition: Alexandra Burke auditions for the second series of The X Factor but doesn’t make it to the live shows.
2008:
- The X Factor Winner: Alexandra wins the fifth series of The X Factor with her powerful performances and charismatic stage presence.
2009:
- Debut Single: Releases her debut single, “Hallelujah,” which becomes the fastest-selling single by a female artist in the UK.
- Debut Album: Releases her debut album, “Overcome,” which tops the UK Albums Chart and includes hits like “Bad Boys” and “Broken Heels.”
2010:
- Tours and Performances: Embarks on her first headlining tour, the “All Night Long Tour,” and performs at various events and festivals.
2012:
- Second Album: Releases her second studio album, “Heartbreak on Hold,” which includes singles like “Elephant” and “Let It Go.”
2014:
- West End Debut: Makes her West End debut in the musical The Bodyguard, starring as Rachel Marron.
2016:
- Musical Theatre: Stars in the UK tour of Sister Act: The Musical, playing the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier.
2017:
- Strictly Come Dancing: Competes in the 15th series of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing as a runner-up.
2018:
- Third Album: Releases her third studio album, “The Truth Is,” which features singles like “Shadow”.
- West End Return: Returns to the West End, reprising her role as Rachel Marron in “The Bodyguard.”
2019:
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Stars as the Narrator in the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
2021:
- Television Appearances: Makes various television appearances and continues to perform at live events.
2022:
- Motherhood: Alex gives birth to her first child. She has kept both the name and gender private.
- Stage Return: Alexandra ends the year starring in the London Palladium pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, as Mrs Blunderbore.
2023:
- Alexandra welcomes her second child
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