TV star and Chelsea footballer to wed

Daybreak presenter Christine Bleakley and footballer Frank Lampard have become engaged.

The couple began dating in 2009 after meeting at an awards event.

Lampard made a "surprise" proposal while the couple enjoyed a break in Los Angeles. A spokesman for Bleakley said: "They are obviously both delighted but there are no immediate wedding plans and the couple will not be making any further comment."

Lampard has two children with Elen Rivas, his ex-fiance. They split in 2009.

Speaking about their relationship in an interview, Bleakley, 32, said: "We enjoy our own little home life: cooking together, lighting candles - and going to bed rather early."