“Welcome to the world, our little grape!”: Alexandra Burke reveals that she has welcomed her first child with partner Darren Randolph
By Rebecca Lawrence for Mailonline
Posted: 09:20, 4 July 2022 | Updated: 9:50 AM, July 4, 2022
Alexandra Burke has welcomed her first child with partner Darren Randolph.
The 33-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday to announce the happy news while sharing a photo of her newborn’s feet.
Subtitling the beautiful snapshot, he said, “Welcome to the world, our little grape.” We already love you more than words can say. ‘
“Welcome to the world, our little grape!”: Alexandra Burke revealed she has welcomed her first child with partner Darren Randolph in an Instagram post Monday
Alexandra did not share further details about her new arrival, opting to keep the name and genre a secret.
The news was greeted with an outpouring of love by Alexandra’s friends, with people like Motsi Mabuse, Ella Baig and Gaby Roslin quickly congratulating her.
The couple announced that they were expecting an emotional Valentine’s Day video ad earlier this year.
Alexandra shared the first glimpse of her baby body with her followers, which she subtitled, “Today is June 2022.”
Sweet: Alexandra did not share further details about her new arrival, opting to keep the name and genre a secret.
Congratulations! The news was greeted with an outpouring of love from Alexandra’s friends, with people like Motsi Mabuse, Ella Baig and Gaby Roslin quickly congratulating her.
The stage star and his West Ham goalkeeper friend shared his happy news along with the art video.
The couple was filmed enjoying a walk with their numerous pets, before taking a break by a lake.
Darren knelt down and planted a loving kiss on Alexandra’s bare belly before they got up and shared a kiss.
Last year, Alexandra revealed to MailOnline that she is in a “really happy place” with “charming man” Darren, with whom she is believed to have been dating since May 2021.
Congratulations! Alexandra announced she was expecting her first child with footballer Darren and shared the first glimpse of her tummy in February.
Adorable: Darren knelt down and planted a loving kiss on Alexandra’s naked belly before they got up and shared a kiss.
Her romance with Darren began after Alexandra separated from footballer Angus MacDonald in October 2020, after 15 months of dating.
At the time, a privileged person confirmed to MailOnline that Alexandra and Angus had “separated amicably” and “are good friends” despite having gone their separate ways.
The X Factor winner began dating the athlete after breaking off her engagement to Josh Ginnelly, from whom she separated a few weeks earlier.
Previously, Alexandra had a relationship with ex-fiancé Josh for three years before separating in June 2019.
The former Strictly star confirmed that she and Josh were engaged in 2018 when she shared a photo of her diamond ring on Instagram along with the words, “I said yes!”
Darren dated The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes before marrying singer Marvin Humes in 2012.
Baby bag! Alexandra gave her fans a glimpse of her baby body
Delighted! The couple’s famous friends quickly congratulated the future parents
A source told The Sun earlier that Alexandra was initially reluctant to date another footballer after Angus and that she was deliberately taking things “incredibly slowly” with Darren.
The source continued, “Darren is the sweetest, most real and incredibly charming man.”
‘Things are going very well. They are super happy to see each other when they can, and now they are helping him redecorate his mansion.
Nice couple! Alexandra became “Instagram Official” with West Ham goalkeeper Darren in June 2021
“She’s making her bachelor blog more homely and adding a much-needed feminine touch to it.”
Alexandra rose to fame after winning The X Factor in 2008 and achieved three number one singles in the UK.
After also being successful in musical theater, she appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and finished second.
Division: Singer broke up with former footballer Angus MacDonald in October after 15 months of dating (pictured together in 2019)
Old Flame: Alexandra was in a relationship with ex-fiancé Josh Ginnelly for three years before separating (pictured in 2017)