Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard get engaged

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Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard have got engaged.

The Chelsea and England footballer - who has been dating the 'Daybreak' presenter since October 2009 - popped the question while on a romantic holiday in Los Angeles, and the couple are said to be "delighted".

Frank's agent said: "I am pleased to say that Christine Bleakley has accepted Frank Lampard's surprise engagement proposal here in Los Angeles

"They are obviously both delighted but there are no immediate wedding plans and the couple will not be making any further comment on this private and happy occasion."

Christine recently admitted while Frank - who has two children, Luna, five, and four-year-old Isla, with ex-fiancee Elen Rivas - would start a family with her "tomorrow" if he could, she is keen to enjoy their relationship for the time being.

She said: "I can't imagine not being with Frank, and I'd like to enjoy being married to him for a while before having children. Frank would have more tomorrow, but he knows I'm not ready for it."

Meanwhile, the 32-year-old hunk praised the Northern Irish star for her "beauty".

Speaking at the National Movie Awards - which Christine, 32, was hosting - Frank exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "She looks so beautiful. I'm so proud of her being able to stand up there in front of all those people and be so calm."

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