Alexandra Burke admits she wasn’t expecting Darren Randolph to propose to her because she didn’t think he ‘had the guts’ for it

Alexandra Burke has revealed she didn’t think Darren Randolph ‘had the guts’ to propose to her.

The former X Factor winner, 36, is set to tie the knot with footballer Darren, 37, but admitted that even though the whole proposal was ‘so beautiful’, she  didn’t think her significant other was ‘ready’ for it. 

Speaking on HeartRadio, she said: ‘Yes, the whole thing at the Rosewood London, it was so beautiful. 

‘Oh, my goodness. I can’t even begin to tell you about that day, because I thought we were celebrating our anniversary, and he just, he blew my mind of how romantic he is because that doesn’t happen all the time.  He doesn’t want to spoil me that’s what it is, he wants to keep me on my toes, you know? 

Asked if she thought he was expecting it, she explained: ‘ No, because I didn’t think he had the guts if I’m honest. Because I just thought he’s not ready yet.’

The former X Factor winner, 36, is set to tie the knot with footballer Darren , 37, but admitted that even though the whole proposal was ‘so beautiful’, she didn’t think he was ‘ready’

Alexandra has two children – whose names she has not revealed publicly – with Darren but was becoming frustrated that he had not popped the question yet.  

She said: ‘That’s why it’s not happened. We’re two kids in it’s not happening yet, he’s just not ready, he’s not got the guts is what I tell my friends. 

 ‘But in my heart, I was like, please, please, just hurry up with this proposal, because I really want it to happen. 

‘I’ve been on this case for about a year, and that’s probably why I thought it wasn’t happening. Because I thought I was putting too much pressure to be honest. 

The Strictly Come Dancing runner up shared the happy news of her engagement in September with snaps of her partner down on one knee.

Alexandra looked stunning in a green lace midi dress for the romantic proposal – with a table covered in flower petals seen behind them. 

The singer captioned the snaps with ring emojis as a host of stars wished the couple congratulations. 

Alexandra has two children – whose names she has not revealed publicly – with Darren but was becoming frustrated that he had not popped the question yet

Speaking on HeartRadio, she said: ‘Yes, the whole thing at the Rosewood London, it was so beautiful

‘Woooohoooo! ❤️,’ comedian Dawn French said, while Mrs Hinch added: ‘❤️congratulations beautiful ❤️.’

Meanwhile podcast host Elizabeth Day said: ‘So so so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️.’ 

‘CONGRATS BABIES!’ said Michelle Visage, while singer Anastacia added: ‘Congrats kids❤️❤️.’ 

It came just months after Alexandra admitted she is ‘desperate’ to have a third child with her now-fiance Darren. 

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