Saturday, 18 October 2008

Christine Bleakley wants her man to propose

The Strictly Come Dancing star contestant wants the fairytale

Strictly Come Dancing 2008 line-up unveiled: Christine Bleakley

Christine Bleakley is partnered in the show by dancer Matthew Cutler

Christine Bleakley’s boyfriend Mark Beirne watches his girlfriend in the arms of another man on Strictly Come Dancing each week and fears the same thing will happen in real life if he doesn’t ask the gorgeous brunette to marry him.

Sources close to the couple, who’ve been dating for nearly three years, say Belfast nightclub and restaurant owner Mark, 32, is worried that he’ll lose Christine, 28, if he doesn’t prove his commitment to her.

One insider says: ‘Christine and Mark have talked about marriage and she’s made it clear that’s what she’s aiming for.

‘Mark’s been out with some of Ireland’s most beautiful
women, but he’s never been engaged or made any kind of commitment. Buying a house with Christine is a major step for him, but he knows she wants far more than a financial tie. She’s after the fairytale.'

Christine’s star is rising as a TV presenter on The One Show.

‘Even though there was no truth to the rumours of romance between her and One Show co-host Adrian Chiles, it was a wake-up call for Mark,' says Now's insider.

See the full story in Now magazine dated 20 October 2008 - out now!