Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are ENGAGED 💍
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Last updated 21st Jun 2022
Congratulations are in order for Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and Liverpool footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, as the happy couple have announced they are engaged!
The pair, who have been dating since 2016 and welcomed their first child together in August 2021, announced their lovely news on Instagram with a series of photos of the sunset proposal. Perrie also showed off her INCREDIBLE engagement ring.
Perrie captioned her post: 'Last night the love of my life got down on one knee and I said… YES!'
How much did Perrie Edwards' engagement ring cost?
Since Perrie and Alex announced their lovely news, with the most adorable set of photos, fans have been intrigued to discover more about Perrie's incredible engagement ring.
According to reports, Perrie's rare ring is worth an estimated $500K, which works out at around £408K.
The Diamond Pro's expert Mike Fried spoke to HELLO! about the ring, saying: "Perrie Edwards' ring features a massive oval cut diamond that appears to be at least 10 to 12 carats. A diamond of this weight and size is incredibly rare and is likely worth a half-million dollars.
"Crafted out of yellow or rose gold, her ring is both elegant and spectacular."
Check out Perrie and Alex's entire relationship timeline below:
November 2016
Rumours that Perrie and Alex were dating first started in November 2016, when Perrie went back to The X Factor with her Little Mix band mates to perform their single 'Shout Out To My Ex'.
Alex was spotted supporting Perrie in the audience, with the footballer posing for photos with a number of fans.
January 2017
Despite things going quiet between the two over the festive period, Perrie and Alex went Instagram official in January 2017, when Perrie uploaded this cute photo of Alex with their dogs at the dinner table.
January 2017
Not long after the snap was uploaded, Little Mix singer Perrie swiftly deleted the photo from her account, leaving fans thinking the pair had split before they'd really got going.
One fan tweeted, 'Perrie deleted the photo of her dogs and Alex from her Instagram :('. sic
February 2017
Squashing any split rumours, Perrie uploaded this VERY loved-up photo of herself kissing Alex in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Perrie captioned the shot with, 'Him'.
February 2017
During their romantic trip to Paris, Perrie and Alex left fans in stitches when they used Snapchat's popular FaceSwap filter to pose for this photo.
February 2017
Perrie and Alex attended their first MAJOR event together as a couple when Alex supported Perrie and the rest of Little Mix at the 2017 BRIT Awards.
Some fans even started to speculate that Perrie could be pregnant after she posed for the cute photo holding her stomach. (This wasn't the case!)
June 2017
Perrie and Alex took a major step in their romance in June 2017, enjoying their first holiday together as a couple.
June 2017
The loved-up couple travelled to a VERY exotic location, keeping fans up to date by posting snaps from their trip.
August 2017
When Alex celebrated his 24th birthday in August 2017, Perrie shared this cute photo of her beau to her Instagram page, writing the caption, 'Happy birthday my love. 24! If I can wake up to this for the rest of my life that would be wonderful! 🙌🏻'. sic
August 2017
Perrie played the role of a supportive girlfriend later on in the month, by watching Alex as his team Arsenal played in The FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.
September 2017
The relationship seemed to seemed to be going from strength to strength until Alex transferred clubs from Arsenal to Liverpool in September 2017. Many fans feared the pair would break up and Perrie would get her heart broken again due to Alex's move North.
September 2017
But it didn't ruin things for the pair, and their relationship stayed strong. Perrie was quick to shut that rumour down, saying, "I'm based in London, so I've got no plans to move up there. I don't think it will be difficult. It's going to be different, but that's not a problem. We'll be fine. I'm just really happy for him and very proud."
December 2017
Just weeks before Christmas, Perrie delighted her fans by revealing the adorable nickname she has for Alex. Posting this loved-up snap to her socials, Perrie quote Dory from Finding Nemo and wrote, 'I shall call him SQUISHY and he shall be MINE and he shall be MY squishy! 🤗❤️'. sic
December 2017
Perrie and Alex enjoyed their first Christmas together in 2017, and it looks like they certainly made the most of it! Perrie uploaded this adorable snap of herself gazing into Alex's eyes on Christmas Day. She wrote, 'Merry Christmas everyone! I hope Santa was generous! I got exactly what I wanted... and I'm staring at it 👀❤️ Wishing everyone health, happiness AND LOVE! Feeling forever grateful! ☺️ oh and YES that's hatchi on my pj's @alexoxchamberlain you da BESTEST! 😍'. sic
January 2018
The couple also spent New Year's Eve together, despite Alex going to bed early so he was fresh for his football game the next day!
February 2018
When February 2018 came around, Alex was yet again on hand to support his girlfriend at the BRIT Awards. Sitting on Little Mix's table with the rest of the Little Mix boyfriends. It looks like the pair had a great night!
August 2018
After spending a few months away as she travelled the UK for Little Mix's 'Summer Hits Tour', Perrie and Alex enjoyed a getaway to Greek island Mykonos.
And it wasn't long before they proved just why they are relationship GOALS!
August 2018
They posted photos of themselves looking AMAZING and even called themselves the 'Barbie & Malibu Ken'.
October 2018
Later that year, Perrie THRILLED fans after she left a naughty comment on Alex's Instagram profile. When Alex shared a photo of himself running on a treadmill with the caption, 'On the grind', Perrie cheekily commented, 'Ama grind on you.' Saucy!
November 2018
Fans were CONVINCED that Perrie and Alex had tied the knot in secret after she posted an Instagram Story. Sharing a photo of an advent calendar to her Instagram Story, she wrote, 'Why is my mother in law the best/cutest person ever! I actually LOVE her', across the photo - also tagging in Alex.
Despite Perrie and Alex not yet being engaged, fans were convinced that they have already tied the knot saying, 'I sincerely hope this is true! You both deserve the Best Happiness forever💕💕💕💕', another commented, 'wait are perrie and alex married?'. sic
February 2019
After the pair appeared at the BRIT Awards 2019 together, fans became suspicious that Alex was about to PROPOSE to Perrie. According to reports, Alex was asked by a reporter at a BRIT Awards after-party on Wednesday night about a potential proposal, to which he nodded and winked!
February 2019
Alex also gushed over his girlfriend on Instagram, sharing a picture of the pair at the BRITs together with the heartfelt caption, 'What a night! So proud of you and what you continue to achieve, picking up your second BRIT award! 🏆.'
March 2019
In March, Perrie sparked rumours that they had moved in together, after posting a series of photos on her Instagram Story of Alex making pancakes for her, as well as being introduced to her cat, Jack.
May 2019
However, in May 2019, Perrie revealed in an interview with Glamour magazine that Alex had moved to Manchester for work, and that her issues with anxiety were preventing her from getting a train to see him.
She said, "Even now, my boyfriend lives in Manchester because he plays for Liverpool so when he moved, then once this started happening. I still can't get the train on my own, it freaks me out and makes me feel really claustrophobic. I feel uneasy."
June 2019
Perrie supported her boyfriend when his team Liverpool played in the Champions League Final in June 2019. After watching Liverpool win the game from the stands, Perrie joined Alex on the pitch to join in the celebrations.
She even got a snap with the rather large trophy!
August 2019
The loved-up pair continued to give us relationship goals throughout the summer, attending Reading and Leeds Festival together.
The pair dressed up in their best festival attire as they posed for a snap on Instagram backstage at the gig.
November 2019
Eagle-eyed fans spotted that Perrie spelled her own boyfriend's name wrong when praising him on her Instagram Story - but she responded in the best way, leading fans to think they could be engaged...
Perrie then shared Alex's Story on her own Story, and added the words, 'It'll be way easier to spell when it's my second name and I have to write it all the time! 😏 ' Of course, such a blatant reference to marrying Alex and taking his second name as her own had fans in an absolute tizz over the possibility that they might already be preparing to tie the knot!
December 2019
Although they've still not officially announced an engagement, Perrie and Alex shared some super cute snaps back in December whilst looking very poshed-up for a charity ball in aide of The James Milner Foundation! Perrie captioned the post, 'Here's some rare selfies I forced my boyfriend to do! Enjoy 🖤.' Alex shared the same photos on his account, writing, 'Why so serious... 😁🖤.'
March 2020
After all Premier League football games were postponed due to Coronavirus, Perrie and Alex were keeping themselves entertained during their precautionary self-isolation.
The couple took part in a Tik Tok challenge which saw them dancing perfectly in-sync as they make their way up the steps.
June 2020
After Alex's football team Liverpool were crowned the champions of the English Premier League, Perrie gushed about her man, sharing a cute snap of him celebrating.
She wrote on her Instagram Story, 'This picture makes me so happy! HE makes me so happy!' (sic)
July 2020
Perrie chatted to Guilty Pleasures in July 2020 about her relationship with Alex, revealing that the pair won't be getting engaged "any time soon" but added that he is her "forever". Aww!
August 2020
After surviving lockdown together, Perrie and Alex enjoyed a holiday in Ibiza before the new rules come into place. Sharing this photo on Instagram, Pez wrote, 'I'm yacht goin to lie, I'm all a-boat lovin' you. It's al-waves fun when we on the boat & ma boy lookin ship shape! ☀️'. (sic)
November 2020
Just one day ahead of their four year anniversary on the 6th November, Perrie shared this cute snap of the pair to her Instagram Story, cheekily plugging Little Mix's album 'Confetti' in the process.
May 2021
Just days after Perrie's Little Mix band mate Leigh-Anne Pinnock announced her pregnancy, Perrie and Alex confirmed they are also expecting their first child together, sharing some super cute photos clutching Perrie's baby bump!
August 2021
Perrie and Alex welcomed their bundle of joy into the world on Saturday 21st August 2021! The couple shared this adorable photo with their fans on Instagram, but they haven't yet revealed the name or gender of their first born.
September 2021
Two weeks after giving birth, Perrie announced she'd welcomed a baby boy with Alex, with the pair revealing they've decided to call him Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain.
November 2021
Perrie and Alex celebrated their fifth anniversary at the start of November 2021. Pez posted an unseen holiday snap of the pair with the caption: 'Happy 5 years of love to my baby Daddy! ♥️'. (sic)
June 2022
Alex proposed to Perrie during a luxury holiday together on the beach front! Taking to Instagram to share the news, Pez told her followers: 'Happy first Father's Day to the best Dadda Axel could ever wish for! ♥️'.
July 2023: Perrie's 30th birthday
Perrie shared an adorable family snap to her Instagram grid to mark her 30th birthday! Referencing the classic Noughties film 13 Going On 30, Perrie wrote: 'So this is Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving?! Thank you so much for all the birthday love & wishes! Feeling so blessed and content at 30!🥰.'
August 2023: Perrie revealed the inspiration behind Axel's middle name
Perrie revealed the inspiration behind Axel's middle name was his dad Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Axel's middle name is Xander, and of course with Alex's full name being Alexander, he is the inspiration behind their son's name. Cute!
August 2023: Axel's second birthday
Perrie and Alex celebrated Axel's second birthday in August 2023, sharing these adorable snaps of him in Toy Story dress alongside the caption: 'Happy birthday to my darling Axel! 2 ALREADY! I don't think I could have ever dreamt up something as wonderful and perfect as you. You've completely changed my life for the better! My funny, cheeky, intelligent, gorgeous bubba! I love you so so much!'
April 2024: Perrie opens up about their long distance relationship
Perrie opened up to us in an interview about how it was tough being in a long distance relationship, with Perrie here in the UK and Alex in Turkey. She told us: "Do you know what? I have to be honest, I'm not going to sugarcoat it, it's blooming hard," Perrie admitted. "It's REALLY hard. I'm struggling a bit with the Turkey situation.
"When he played for Arsenal it was great because he was just, you know, down the road, Liverpool, Manchester... Not that bad, but Turkey! Turkey is a little bit further and the thing is they're so busy, like they train every day practically, and he doesn't really get the time, so I have (to).
"Along with juggling my career, my child, and my relationship, I have to do it all, which is fun. So much fun! I also hate flying, so that's great," she joked. "But do you know what? We make it work, because we make it work for the ones we love. So it's fun, it's exciting, it still keeps it fresh, I think."
The exciting news of their engagement comes after the showbiz pair announced they were expecting their first child back in May 2021.
Just days after Perrie's Little Mix band mate Leigh-Anne Pinnock announced her pregnancy, Pez delighted fans by revealing she's also expecting later in the year.
Sharing two black and white photos, with one showcasing Perrie's bump, the 'Confetti' singer wrote on Instagram: 'So happy to be on this wild journey with my soulmate. Me + Him = You 🌎♥️ We can’t wait to meet you baby Ox!' (sic)
Perrie then gave birth to a baby boy called Axel in August 2021, three weeks before her due date. Announcing the birth of her son, Pez wrote: 'Welcome to the world baby 21/08/21 ♥️'.
The pair later revealed they'd decided to call their son Axel, before sharing a number of adorable photos of him enjoying his first holiday to Dubai in November 2021.
Rumours have been rife of an engagement between Perrie and Alex for a number of years now, with fans thinking Alex had popped the question on a number of occasions since they started dating back in 2016.
In July 2020, Perrie said: "We always talk about the future. He’s my forever, but I don’t think we are ready to get engaged any time soon."
Well, it now appears the time is right! Congrualtuions to Perrie and Alex on their engagement! 💍
Check out which other celebs have announced engagements in 2022:
Josh Duhamel and Audra Diane Mari
Actor Josh Duhamel proposed to his girlfriend Audra Diane Mari on a beach in January! Posting this photo on Instagram, Josh said: 'It's on!! She found a message in a bottle that washed ashore and said YES!! @audramari'. (sic)
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman
Despite stating he would never get married, Simon Cowell popped the question to his long-term girlfriend Lauren Silverman during a family trip to Barbados in January.
Becky Hill
'Heaven On My Mind' singer Becky Hill announced her engagement in January after her boyfriend Charlie proposed whilst the pair were in the Maldives.
Becky shared this cute photo to her Instagram page, showing off her stunning sapphire ring.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
Actress Megan Fox and musician Machine Gun Kelly announced their engagement in January after he proposed 'under the banyan tree where they fell in love'. The couple have been dating for two years.
Michelle Dockery and Jasper Waller-Bridge
Downtown Abbey actress Michelle Dockery announced her engagement to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brother Jasper Waller-Bridge in 2021.
Max Parker and Kris Mochrie
Emmerdale stars Max Parker and Kris Mochrie announced their engagement in January, sharing a cute snap of themselves on a beach where Max proposed!
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song
Reports were rife in January that Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin got engaged to his girlfriend Brenda Song, after welcoming their son Dakota in April 2021.
Although the pair are yet to confirm the rumours, Brenda has been spotted with a huge diamond on her ring finger.
Vanessa Villela
Selling Sunset star Vanessa Villela announced her boyfriend Tom Fraud popped the question after a year of dating in January 2022.
Vanessa, who joined the show in series four, shared the moment on Instagram.
Adele and Rich Paul
Although she's not confirmed it, Adele seemed to drop a massive hint she is engaged to boyfriend Rich Paul when she wore a stunning diamond ring on her wedding finger to The BRIT Awards 2022.
Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan
Former I'm A Celeb winner Vicky Pattison announced her engagement to boyfriend Ercan Ramadan in February. Former TOWIE star Ercan popped the question whilst the pair were in Dubai!
Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou
TOWIE couple Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou, who have been together since 2014, announced their engagement in February, after Tommy popped the question during a family trip to Mexico.
Joey King and Steven Piet
The Kissing Booth actress Joey King announced her engagement to director boyfriend Steven Piet at the start of March, with Joey confirming her beau popped the question on the couple's third anniversary in February!
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton
Marvel actor Tom Hiddleston and Fresh Meat actress Zawe Ashton have been together since 2019, and it has now been revealed that the pair are engaged. A photo of Zawe's stunning engagement ring was shared by friend AJ Ododu when they all posed together at the 2022 EE BAFTA Awards.
Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun
'Sk8er Boi' singer Avril Lavigne announced the lovely news in April that she got engaged in March, after her boyfriend, singer Mod Sun, popped the question during a trip to Paris.
Avril shared some cute photos from the moment, writing: 'Oui! Je t'aime pour toujours 🤍💍🥂Dimanche. 27. Mars. 2022.'
Alex Beresford and Imogen McKay
Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford confirmed that he was engaged to his partner Imogen McKay in April. The pair have been together since August 2020, and are planning on getting married in September 2022.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
In April, Jennifer Lopez made the exciting announcement that she and she and Ben Affleck are engaged again. After 19 years apart, the two rekindled their relationship in 2021.
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge
23-year-old Sofia Richie announced her engagement to Elliot Grainge on Wednesday 20th April 2022, sharing a sweet photo of him getting down on one knee to pop the question. Sofia, daughter of the legendary Lionel Richie, captioned the photo: 'Forever isn't long enough @elliot'.
Brooke Vincent and Kean Bryan
Brooke Vincent announced on 21st April 2022 that she and her long-term boyfriend Kean Bryan were officially engaged! The pair had been together for six years, sharing two sons together already. In a sweet video Brooke shared announcing the news, she wrote: 'Coming Soon… The Bryans 💍💒'.
Tom Grennan and Danniella Carraturo
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Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi
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Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor
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Olly Murs and Amelia Tank
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Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
After years of dating, footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finally popped the question to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards in June, during a romantic holiday!
Ferne McCann and Lorri Haines
Former TOWIE and I'm A Celeb star Ferne McCann announced her engagement to Lorri Haines at the start of July, after Lorri popped the question as the pair were filming for Ferne's TV show First Time Mum.
Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight
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Toby-Alexander Smith and Amy Walsh
EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith popped the question to Emmerdale's Amy Walsh in August, with the couple announcing their happy news on social media.
Emeli Sandé and Yoana Karemova
Singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé and her partner Yoana Karemova announced their engagement via Emeli's Instagram. Posting a smiling photo of herself and the ring, Emeli captioned the photo 'I said Yes! ❤️❤️'.
Alex Bain and Mollie Lockwood
Coronation Street actor Alex Bain revealed his engagement to performing arts student Mollie Lockwood in October 2022. The pair actually got engaged in 2021 on their two-year-anniversary but chose to keep the happy news to themselves, as they: "Wanted to enjoy that special time together, just the two of us, for a while."
Nathan Sykes and Charlotte Burke
The Wanted star Nathan Sykes announced in December that he and his girlfriend Charlotte Burke are engaged! The singer got down on one knee in St Lucia to pop the question - on the same beach Charlotte's parents married years earlier. Aww!
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