British TV presenter Konnie Huq and Screenwipe's host and writer Charlie Brooker are already engaged as confirmed on Thursday.

The former host of Blue Peter and new host of ITV2's The Xtra Factor has been secretly going out with Brooker for several months.

The relationship is assumed to have started when Huq made an appearance on Brooker's Screenwipe series on BBC4 last year.

Before Brooker, she dated Radio 5 Live presenter Richard Bacon for many years.

"I can confirm they are engaged," said Huq's spokeswoman.

Earlier this year, Huq gave a hint during an interview about a TV screenwriter called Charlie who she has been dating.

"He's definitely a keeper and I'm very happy," she said.

"Is he 'the one?' Yes, but then I say that about everyone I date. Two weeks later, I've changed my mind.

"I do want to get married and have at least three babies, but I know I need to get a move on. While I was in Blue Peter my life was on hold and suddenly I'm in my 30s.

"But I will get married. To Charlie? Maybe. We mustn't jinx things though," she added.