The odd couple: Xtra Factor's Konnie Huq engaged to comedian Charlie Brooker

The former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq is engaged to acid-tongued comedian and Guardian reviewer Charlie Brooker, according to the latest reports from the entertainment world.

Konnie in her days as a Blue Peter presenter

Huq, 34, and Brooker, 39, met a number of years ago, but have only been dating for around nine months. Their relationship has been very low-key, which is why the news that they are to marry has come as such a surprise to many in the industry.

The couple seem to be the embodiment of the ‘opposites attract’ adage; Cambridge graduate Huq is best known as a fresh-faced Blue Peter presenter (her most high-profile relationship to date being with co-presenter Richard Bacon) whilst Brooker has a massive youth following for his savage, satirical humour and foul-mouthed cynicism. Despite their obvious differences, a friend of Konnie’s is quoted in The Mirror as saying:

“They are so happy together and very much in love. They got engaged a couple of weeks ago but wanted to keep it quiet.”

Xtra Factor

The news of their engagement also coincides with the announcement that Konnie Huq is to take over from Holly Willoughby as the host of the Xtra Factor for the next X Factor series, the first auditions for which are starting this week in Glasgow.

Her new job as part of the X Factor team means that Konnie will no longer be able to accompany Charlie on their planned trip to America, where the pair of joked of a quickie wedding in Las Vegas.

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