Missing the boys? Frank Lampard looks desperate to celebrate England's success as he holidays with Christine Bleakley

By Kirsty Mccormack


..He may not be playing alongside his beloved team, but that shouldn't stop Frank Lampard from feeling happy for them.

The British footballer looked miserable as he holidayed on the Italian Riviera earlier this week despite England's recent success in the Euro 2012 tournament.

Despite being joined by his fiancée Christine Bleakley, Frank just couldn't bring himself to raise a smile as they dined out and was no doubt missing his fellow sportsmen.

Why the long face? Frank Lampard looks miserable as he holidays with his fiancée Christine Bleakley in the Italian Riviera

However, Frank's moody appearance may have been down to the fact that he and Christine were due to fly home.

The Chelsea player is in fact celebrating his 34th birthday today, and Christine confirmed that he was in good spirits.

'Morning all, got a happy birthday boy... England won, the sun is shining and we're at Ascot. Thank you for your lovely tweets xx' she wrote this morning.

Missing the boys? The footballer was no doubt feeling upset about the fact that he couldn't celebrate England's success with his team mates

But Frank was far from happy when they enjoyed their last Italian meal a few days ago.

Wearing a white T-shirt and grey trousers, the father-of-two wasn't even facing his fiancée at times as he enjoyed a glass of wine.

After missing out on a place in England's Euro 2012 squad, Frank is no doubt free to break his strict diet and exercise regime and was probably indulging in Italy's finest foods including pizza and pasta.


Tucking in: Frank is no doubt making the most of being able to eat what he wants while he's not on the football pitch


Christine certainly made the right move by whisking her beau off to Italy, and earlier on in their holiday they were spotted looking very loved-up as they kissed and cuddled in a swimming pool.

Despite looking smitten, the couple have endured endless speculation over the date and location of their big day since TV presenter Christine announced her engagement to the Chelsea player a year ago.

Christine, 33, even had to deny a persistent rumour that they had offered to pay several couples to rearrange their weddings so she and Frank could secure a date and venue this summer.

A spokesman for Frank told the The Sunday Mail's Katie Nicholl: ‘There never were any plans for a wedding this year, nor have we made any plans for next year.’

Christine is telling friends that moving into their newly refurbished home is her and Frank’s priority. ‘Their focus is moving into the house in August,’ says a source close to the couple.

'Frank will be flying to America to play with Chelsea soon, so the plan now is to get married when there’s more time.’ Friends say that the couple are blissfully happy together.



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The celebrations don't stop! Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard mark Chelsea Champions win with a second night partying

By Kimberley Dadds


Follow me, Frank! Christine Bleakley guides her fiancé Frank Lampard out of Aura club at 3.30am this morning

After partying Saturday night away in Munich following Chelsea's Champions Leagues win, you'd think Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley would want to have a night in.

But after a victory parade through the streets of West London on Sunday afternoon, the couple headed out for yet another night on the tiles

Following the open bus parade for the Chelsea team and their families, the midfielder and his TV presenter fiancée headed down to Aura in Mayfair to party until the early hours.

Proud: Christine looks relatively sober compared to her squiffy fiancé

Understandably, Lampard looked slightly worse for wear as they ventured out of the club at 3.30am this morning.

While the Northern Irish TV star looked together in a pair of skinny jeans and jacket, her footballer partner was going for a more casual look in faded grey jeans, trainers and a purple T-shirt.

Also at the club were his teammates Didier Drogba, Raul Meireles, José Bosingwa, Michael Essien and Salomon Kalou.


Time for bed: Lampard looked ready for a sleep after two nights partying in a row

What's so funny? Bleakley looked like she was about to burst into laughter

On Saturday, Bleakley was seen cheering, waving a flag and even praying as she joined the other revellers to watch his team Chelsea play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Christine, 33, got fully into the spirit of things as she cheered her man's team on while waving a large Chelsea flag in the air.

She had flown into Germany to support Frank at Bayern's home Allianz Arena Stadium.


Busy weekend! Lampard had spent two nights partying in a row


The WAGS bus: Bleakley joined Chelsea's wives, girlfriends and families on a bus during the victory parade on Sunday afternoon


Congratulations! The Dancing On Ice host lavished Frank with kisses as they partied after the win

Supportive fiancee: Christine Bleakley cheered on Frank Lampard as he helped bring his team Chelsea to victory during the Champions League final last night

And she dressed for the occasion in some white jeans and a beige top, while she kept warm with a large beige shawl over her shoulders.

Bleakley spent a large portion of her time in the stadium waving her flag in the air as she stood next to other Chelsea supporters in football shirts.

And she lived through the tense match as she watched the dramatic penalty shoot out.


Team Chelsea: The TV presenter kept her fans updated on Twitter as she watched Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in a tense penalty shoot out

Getting in the spirit: Christine flew into Germany especially to watch the football match

The Dancing On Ice host even closed her eyes and put her hands in a praying symbol as she watched the victorious win unfold.

She was obviously delighted as Lampard managed to bring home the trophy.

And she took to her Twitter page to update her fans as the day and night unfolded.


Tense: Bleakley lived through the highs and lows of the match as she watched her man and his team mates on the pitch

Celebrations: Frank Lampard with the trophy after he helped bring Chelsea to victory

Christine first posted a photo up of herself taking her place in the stadium, before she expressed her pride at her fiance's win.

She wrote: 'Thank you so much for your tweets. Incredibly proud of my fiancé and Chelsea tonight. We're partying now people xxxx.'

And true to her word, she showed a photo of herself partying with Lampard as she kissed him on the cheek, and he in turn kissed his winner's medal.


Heading home: Christine wrapped up her trip as she joked around with an air stewardess upon landing at London's Heathrow



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Champion fiancee: Christine Bleakley cheers on Frank Lampard and lavishes him with kisses after Chelsea triumph

By Kimberley Dadds



Congratulations! The Dancing On Ice host lavished Frank with kisses as they partied after the win

He may have helped bring his team to victory last night.

But Frank Lampard's fiancee Christine Bleakley deserves a medal of her own for being such a supportive partner.

The TV presenter was seen cheering, waving a flag and even praying as she joined the other revellers to watch his team Chelsea play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Supportive fiancee: Christine Bleakley cheered on Frank Lampard as he helped bring his team Chelsea to victory during the Champions League final last night

Christine, 33, got fully into the spirit of things as she cheered her man's team on while waving a large Chelsea flag in the air.

She had flown into Germany to support Frank at Bayern's home Allianz Arena Stadium.

And she dressed for the occasion in some white jeans and a beige top, while she kept warm with a large beige shawl over her shoulders.


Team Chelsea: The TV presenter kept her fans updated on Twitter as she watched Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in a tense penalty shoot out

Getting in the spirit: Christine flew into Germany especially to watch the football match

Bleakley spent a large portion of her time in the stadium waving her flag in the air as she stood next to other Chelsea supporters in football shirts.

And she lived through the tense match as she watched the dramatic penalty shoot out.

The Dancing On Ice host even closed her eyes and put her hands in a praying symbol as she watched the victorious win unfold.

She was obviously delighted as Lampard managed to bring home the trophy.

And she took to her Twitter page to update her fans as the day and night unfolded.

Christine first posted a photo up of herself taking her place in the stadium, before she expressed her pride at her fiance's win.

Tense: Bleakley lived through the highs and lows of the match as she watched her man and his team mates on the pitch

She wrote: 'Thank you so much for your tweets. Incredibly proud of my fiancé and Chelsea tonight. We're partying now people xxxx.'

And true to her word, she showed a photo of herself partying with Lampard as she kissed him on the cheek, and he in turn kissed his winner's medal.


Celebrations: Frank Lampard with the trophy after he helped bring Chelsea to victory



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'That's the hair and dress sorted!' Christine Bleakley to adopt Dancing On Ice look for wedding day to Frank Lampard

By Sarah Bull


It's the biggest day in a girl's life, so it's important to look your best.

So last night when Christine Bleakley donned a white dress and had her hair teased into a chic chignon for Dancing On Ice, it stands to reason that she was thinking about her upcoming wedding to Frank Lampard.

The 33-year-old presenter wrote on her Twitter page that one member of her family believes she has found the perfect look for her big day.

'That's my hair and make-up sorted!' Christine Bleakley says she has found the perfect look for her wedding day to Frank Lampard


Christine tweeted: 'My niece Mia said tonight is how she wants me to look on my wedding day. So that's the hair and dress sorted then ...'

Christine teamed her beehive chignon style with subtle, smoky eye make-up and nude lips as she joined Phillip Schofield to present the semi-final of the show last night.

And Christine was also wearing a white dress for the night's show, which featured a thin black belt around the waist.

Talking of her outfit, Christine wrote on her Twitter page: 'Thanks for your lovely comments about the dress. It's an Emilia Wickstead creation.'

The presenter and her footballer beau first met at the Pride of Britain awards back in 2009.

And Frank popped the question to his girlfriend when the pair went on holiday to Las Vegas in June last year.

Christine told the Telegraph today that the break was one of the best holidays of her life.

Wedding plans: Christine and Frank are believed to be planning to wed next year

She said: 'Last summer when Frank [Lampard] and I went to Vegas for a couple of days, we drove down to Los Angeles but, unbeknown to me, this was our "engagement" holiday so Frank had obviously put a great deal of thought and effort into everything, whereas I was there for a jolly.

'One day, we drove along Ocean Drive to Malibu and it was just so beautiful - the day he popped the question on the beach - and that whole day in LA will always hold a special place in my heart because it was so unexpected.'




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Hit me baby one more time! Schoolgirl Christine Bleakley squeezes back into her uniform to revisit her alma mater

By Emily Sheridan


Back to school: Christine Bleakley gets back into her old uniform as she returns to Bloomfield Collegiate school for a Daybreak segment


Her celebrity lifestyle is a world away from her humble beginnings growing up in Northern Ireland.

But Christine Bleakley showed she hasn't forgotten her roots as she returned to her old school.

The 32-year-old slipped back into her green skirt, blazer, tie and knee-high socks and white shirt to visit her former teachers at Bloomfield Collegiate girls grammar school in East Belfast.

Favourite subject: Bleakley chats to two students during an art class, one of her A level subjects


Although this time, Bleakley's uniform was accessorised with her £120,000 diamond engagement ring from footballer fiancé Frank Lampard.

As part of Daybreak's Back To School week, Bleakley relived memories with her school teachers, sang in the choir and played a game of netball.

Speaking to students during the assembly, she admitted it felt 'really odd in a short skirt and tie and socks again. I haven't done a tie since the day I left school.'

Her return to the grammar school comes 14 years after she left with three A levels in Art, English Literature and Government and Politics.

Spot the 'student' on the multi-million pound salary? Bleakley, front row second from right, returns to the choir she sang in all those years ago but this time she needed a song sheet

How about a bit of Baby Baby? Bleakley sang the Amy Grant hit at the school's end-of-year concert in 1991


Returning to her art class, she admitted she spent 'hours and hours' in the room and 'really loved it, loved every second of it'.

Her art teacher Mrs Shearer stunned the presenter when she revealed a collection of her paintings were still hanging on the wall.

Mrs Shearer recalled: 'She was very happy and very friendly and very bubbly. She had lots of curly hair and was sometimes late to class because she couldn't get her hair fixed.'

Bleakley said: 'I have seven years of happy memories of this school; the smells and sounds are exactly the same as I remember them, as is the real caring family atmosphere.

One of the gang: Bleakley, centre left, with pupils at the Northern Ireland school. She was a popular student at Bloomfield and was named head girl


'It is a warm and happy place to be, exactly as I remember it.'

A former head girl at the all-girls grammar school, the presenter was also a member of the senior choir when it featured on Ulster TV's School Choir Of The Year.

When she was 11, she sang Amy Grant's Baby Baby at the end-of-year concert.

During the Daybreak segment, she proved quite the dab hand on the netball court as she played in 'goal attack' and scored a goal.

Here you go Frank, you're not the only sporty one! Bleakley struts her stuff on the netball court

Action: Bleakley proved a dab hand at playing on goal attack

She shoots, she scores: The future Mrs Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring a goal

She enthused: 'For me, it was all about netball. I loved it. I was goal attack. Bit of movement, bit of shooting.

'I haven't played for more than 10 years so I'm guessing I'm a little bit rusty.'

The school's former headteacher Dr David Neill recalled: 'I remember Christine as an outstanding pupil and Head Girl, who loved English and art and regrettably hated my subject, chemistry!

'We are very proud of her achievements and her warm personality and community spirit demonstrates the ethos of the school.'

Even though Bleakley was a head girl, she insists 'I wasn't a goodie two shoes.'

Current principal Darrin Barr was thrilled to see their famous alumni returning to the school: 'All the staff and pupils had a great day being involved in filming the piece, and we hope that Christine will return to school again soon.'

He introduced Bleakley to the students by admitting there was a 'slightly older pupil' amongst them before calling her to the stage in the assembly hall.

Head girl: Despite her prestigious position while she attended the school, the presenter insisted she 'wasn't a goodie two shoes'


Where it all began: Bleakley reminisced about her schooldays as a happy time


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Sparkling rock brightens up Bleak outfit: Christine opts for a drab black dress, but all eyes are on her engagement ring

By Nadia Mendoza


Lady in Bleak: Christine keeps her wardrobe simple in a LBD, but shows off her enormous rock during an evening out in Knightsbridge


She could have stepped out in a bin liner, and all eyes would still have fallen on that rock.

Christine Bleakley kept things simple in a plain black dress, with handbag and shoes to match, drawing attention to her engagement ring as a result.

The Daybreak presenter beamed gleefully as she headed to the Manderin Oriental in Knightsbridge with her fiancé Frank Lampard.

Rocking out: Presenter displays her engagement ring ahead of impending wedding to Frank Lampard


The ring, which includes a large solitaire diamond, as well as smaller diamonds on the band, is thought to have cost in the region of £120,000.

But with the Chelsea ace earning a hefty £140,000 a week, it's hardly a dent in his bank account.

Last month, the sportsman proposed during a holiday in America.

While the ITV star insists it 'wasn't very fancy', the trip is rumoured to have cost £30,000, with Frank going down on one knee on the beach in LA.


Party people: Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard take a trip to the posh Manderin Oriental in Knightsbridge for a Saturday night outing


Oddly, Frank appeared to be the more fashionable of the two, throwing in a casual James Dean T-shirt with a pale grey blazer and black trousers.

Style aside, the Northern Irish host is already impressed with her husband-to-be, revealing he is her biggest inspiration.

During a recent interview, she revealed Frank's 'integrity' is admirable.

She said: 'My parents have been incredibly influential, as has Adrian Chiles, but if I had to pick one person it would be Frank.

'He is a great man with a lot of integrity and an inner strength few of us possess. I admire his work ethic most – it’s second to none.'


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What about me? Christine Bleakley helps Frank Lampard lather on the suncream... but he doesn't return the favour

By SARAH BULL


Staying safe: Christine Bleakley lathers Frank Lampard in suncream to protect him from the sun's harmful rays in Majorca


They have spent the past few days enjoying the sunshine on a romantic break in Majorca, and the results are certainly showing in their deep tans.

But, keen to keep her fiancé safe from the sun's harmful rays, Christine Bleakley was photographed lathering on the suncream on Frank Lampard as they basked in the heat.

Pushing Frank's hair away from his face, Christine made sure his entire forehead was covered in sunblock.

However, when she tried to cover herself in suncream for a sunbathing session, she was left struggling as Frank failed to return the favour.


Puckering up: Frank and Christine enjoy a romantic clinch on a family holiday in Majorca


The couple are currently enjoying a family holiday in Majorca after announcing their engagement earlier this month.

The pair looked incredibly buff and bronzed as they caught some rays on the Mediterranean island.

Christine, 32, showed off her incredibly toned figure in a mismatched two-piece, before changing into a navy flower-print bikini for later in the day.

Meanwhile, Chelsea and England footballer Frank also displayed his muscular physique in a pair of low-riding swimming shorts.

The pair are on holiday with by Frank's two children from his relationship with Elen Rivas – Luna, five, and four-year-old Isla – and Frank's father Frank Snr.

And it seems Christine has no issues bonding with Frank's daughters, as an onlooker told Mail On Sunday at the weekend: 'Christine looked at ease with Frank's children.

'She seems to have a great bond with them already. They all looked so happy.'


Give us a cuddle! Christine pulls in Frank for another hug as they sit on the grass at their Majorcan hotel


Christine and Frank announced their engagement earlier this month after dating for nearly two years.

And the 33-year-old sportsman was so desperate for the proposal to be perfect that he apparently spent three months and £150,000 planning the moment.

Christine and Frank flew to America on a trip thought to have cost £30,000, which saw them visit Las Vegas and Los Angeles, while he’s said to have spent around £120,000 on the engagement ring.


Tender: The couple, who are on holiday with Frank's two children and his father, kept sneaking in kisses


But the Daybreak presenter insisted that the midfielder’s proposal was ‘not very fancy’.

The footballer apparently got down on one knee after a romantic beachside lunch in LA, which led Christine to cry for ten minutes.

The couple had been on a two week break, first staying at the Wynn Encore five star luxury resort in Nevada for almost a week, which costs £400 a night, and boasts its own golf course, private cabanas, four pools and a spa.


Boat trip: The newly-engaged couple cooled down with a boat trip on their luxury getaway


They then travelled to California and it is understood they stayed at the £350-a-night SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

After becoming engaged, Christine called in to her ITV colleagues Adrian Chiles and Kate Garraway and said: ‘I was beyond shocked. And it wasn’t very glamorous, it wasn’t very fancy - I know some people might expect that.

'It was very personal, very private actually, and we were just having a gorgeous lunch by the beach and he simply popped the question, it was completely out of the blue.’


Muscular: Frank also showed off his buff physique in a pair of low-riding swimming shorts


She added: ‘Half-way through the lovey-dovey bit, I realised what he was about to do so I started to cry for about ten minutes and then he pulled the ring out and said ‘Will you marry me?’ and that was it.’

Christine and Frank are not believed to have set a date for the wedding, but it will be in Northern Ireland, where her family is from.


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Christine Bling-ley! Frank Lampard's new fiancée shows off engagement ring as they arrive back in London

By Jessica Satherley and Liz Thomas


What a ride! A beaming Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard arrive at London's Heathrow Airport today after their long-haul flight from Los Angeles


After a long-haul flight from Los Angeles to London, you'd expect Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard to be feeling a bit shattered.

But after getting engaged during their holiday, nothing could wipe the smile from the ecstatic faces as they walked through Heathrow's Terminal Three.

Although she admitted her ring was a bit too big, the TV presenter couldn't help but flash her diamond ring as she strolled through the airport.

The ring, which includes a large solitaire diamond, as well as smaller diamonds on the band, is thought to have cost in the region of £120,000.

The thrilled couple beamed with happiness at they walked through the airport, no doubt excited to meet up with their families to celebrate their news.

Looking casual in a pair of skinny jeans, wedges and a black T-shirt, the Northern Irish star's big bag and clutch were complemented by her new fiance's pink T-shirt.

Before boarding their flight at LAX, the cute pair looked more in love than ever as they held hands and kissed in front of the Virgin Atlantic check-in stand.

Perky: The couple looked remarkably fresh-faced after their 10 and a half hour flight from LA

We're ever so happy: The couple grin at each other as they are besieged by paparazzi at Terminal 3


Neither of them could stop smiling as they waited for their first-class flight back to London Heathrow.

They will be able to share the romantic proposal story to their friends and family this weekend back in the UK.

Frank apparently spent three months secretly planning his proposal, which cost as much as £150,000.

Home James: The couple get into a waiting taxi to take them back to their Chelsea home

Affectionate: The couple were still holding hands as they sat in the back of the taxi


They flew to America on a trip thought to have cost £30,000, which saw them visit Las Vegas and Los Angeles, while he’s said to have spent around £120,000 on the engagement ring.

But the Daybreak presenter insisted that the England midfielder’s proposal was ‘not very fancy’.

The 32-year-old footballer got down on one knee after a romantic beach side lunch in LA, which led Bleakley, also 32, to cry for ten minutes.

Checking in: Frank and Christine shared a passionate kiss while checking in for their Virgin Atlantic flight


The couple had been on a two week break, first staying at the Wynn Encore five star luxury resort in Nevada for almost a week, which costs £400 a night, and boasts its own golf course, private cabanas, four pools and a spa.

They then travelled to California and it is understood they stayed at the £350-a-night SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

After becoming Lampard’s fiancée, Bleakley called her ITV colleagues Adrian Chiles and Kate Garraway and said: ‘I was beyond shocked. And it wasn’t very glamorous, it wasn’t very fancy - I know some people might expect that.

Nice tan! Christine was sporting a healthy glow after a two week holiday in Las Vegas and Los Angeles

His and hers! Newly-engaged couple Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley wore matching T-shirts and jeans at LAX, as he wore pink and she wore white

Cute couple: When they weren't kissing the pair hugged each other in the airport

Can't stop smiling: The happy couple were giggling all the way to the airport in LA


‘It was very personal, very private actually, and we were just having a gorgeous lunch by the beach and he simply popped the question, it was completely out of the blue.’

She added: ‘Half-way through the lovey-dovey bit, I realised what he was about to do so I started to cry for about ten minutes and then he pulled the ring out and said ‘Will you marry me?’ and that was it.’

They have not yet set a date for the wedding, but it will be in Northern Ireland, where her family is from.

Hand in hand: Frank held onto his new fiancée's hand protectively as they walked through the airport

Extravagant proposal: Frank is said to have spent around £120,000 on the ring and £30,000 on their American holiday


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