Alexandra Burke expecting second child with footballer boyfriend
Just eight months after welcoming her first!
Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has announced the lovely news she's expecting her second child with her boyfriend, Bournemouth goalkeeper Darren Randolph, just eight months after the pair welcomed their first baby into the world!
34-year-old Alexandra announced the sweet news on social media on Tuesday 4th April, sharing cute snaps as she showcased her baby bump. She told fans: 'We are so excited to do this all again 🤍'. (sic)
Friends and fans of the couple were quick to comment on the post. Vicky Pattison wrote: 'Omg! Congratulations babes 😍', with JLS singer Oritsé Williams adding: 'Congrats Al ☺️❤️'. (sic)
A fan then wrote: 'Alexandra that is the most amazing news! Congratulations 😭', with another adding: 'Amazing news!! Congratulations to you both ❤️'. (sic)
Alexandra and Darren's amazing news arrives just eight months after the couple welcomed their first child into the world in July last year. Although they've chosen to keep the gender of their first born private, 'Bad Boys' singer Alexandra has shared a number of cute photos, with her baby's face hidden.
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Alexandra started dating Darren in May 2021, following her split from ex-boyfriend, Irish footballer Angus McDonald.
The couple then went Instagram official in June that year, with the pair posting a cute selfie as they enjoyed a night out together in London.
Since then, the happy couple have been seriously smitten, sharing the most adorable photos together on social media.
Meanwhile, after winning the X Factor way back in 2008, Alexandra went on become a Broadway star, appearing in shows such as Chicago and The Bodyguard.
Congratulations to Alexandra and Darren on their exciting baby news.
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