PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: 'Thought you'd come back engaged': Strictly's Alexandra Burke hides her ring finger after romantic Paris trip with beau Josh Ginnelly... as fans go wild with proposal speculation
She came close to clinching the Glitterball trophy on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing final.
But fans believe Alexandra Burke was deliberately hiding new bling on her ring finger on Monday night, after prompting a flurry of engagement speculation.
Alexandra, 29, said she'd spent the 'best day ever' in Paris with her long-term stage manager boyfriend Josh Ginnelly and was seen arriving home with a radiant smile.
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Can't contain her smiles: Alexandra Burke hid her ring finger on Monday night as she arrived back in London with boyfriend Josh Ginnelly following a whirlwind 24 hours in Paris, which prompted speculation that the stage manager had popped the question
'We'll always have Paris,' she wrote in a post on Monday evening, beside a love heart and the words, 'Best day ever'.
A representative for Alexandra Burke has been approached by MailOnline for comment.
One commenter eagerly said: 'Thought you might come back engaged' while others repeatedly flooded her feed with ring emojis.
Alexandra's large Louis Vuitton blanket scarf discreetly covered her left hand as she dipped it into her pocket.
Giddy: She was smiling broadly as she made her way through the Eurostar terminal, seemingly hiding her ring finger on her left hand
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Big weekend: Alexandra competed in Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing final with dance partner Gorka Maquez (pictured) but ultimately lost out on first place to underdog Joe McFadden
Looking happy and blissfully relaxed, Alexandra was dressed in chic ripped jeans with red patent boots and an oversized leather jacket.
Josh whisked girlfriend Alexandra off to the French capital not long after the Strictly finale this weekend, in which she ultimately lost out to underdog Joe McFadden.
Josh and Alexandra are believed to have been together for almost two years after meeting in the world of theatre.
Best day ever: Alexandra gushed about having the 'best day ever' when she returned on Monday night
Speculation: Fans flooded her Instagram post with speculation about a possible engagement
Ahead of the competition, Alexandra shunned the idea of a Strictly curse with professional partner Gorka Marquez, saying: 'It's a good thing that my boyfriend is used to seeing me on stage with other men.
'When I first met him I was kissing two guys a night in Sister Act - because I hope Gorka and I get the chance to dance many, many more [weeks].'
Having known him only in the spotlight, former X Factor winner Alexandra also recently praised her boyfriend for being compassionate about her busy work life.
Carrying the bags: The couple enjoyed an overnight trip in the romantic city
Giddy: She seemed to be recognised as she walked through arrivals at Kings Cross
'Josh understands what my career is about,' she told Hello! magazine. 'He wants to be involved.'
During her time on Strictly Come Dancing, Alexandra said he spent a lot of time with her professional partner Gorka Marquez.
Little is known about Alexandra's dating history yet she was plagued by reports that a relationship with an ex had come while he was still married.
Keeping quiet: Alexandra has kept quiet about the reports on social media, except to say that it had been the 'best day ever'
Making her arrival: She looked chic in denim jeans with patent red boots
Bouncing back: Alexandra doesn't seem disappointed that her run on Strictly Come Dancing came to and end on Saturday
At the beginning of Alexandra's X Factor fame in 2008, Tracie Brooks claimed the talented star started dating her then-husband Russell, months before their 2007 split.
Noticing her husband had become distant five years into their relationship, she says he first denied there was anyone else.
'It wasn't until after we'd finally split for good that he admitted he'd been seeing someone all along. I was really shocked,' she explained, adding that she 'started seeing pictures of the two of them online'.
However at the time Alexandra denied the reports, saying that she had only got together with Russell after his marriage had broken down.
Cosy look: Alexandra double a large Louis Vuitton scarf around her shoulders
Warm smile: She was a finalist in the competition, only narrowly missing out on the win
Rolling with the punches: The pair had packed overnight luggage for their 24-hour trip
Though rewarding, Alexandra's stint on Strictly has been particularly tough for the singer and actress.
Alexandra's beloved mother Melissa Bell died in August - while she was in training for Strictly Come Dancing - following a nine-year battle with kidney disease.
Holding back the tears after Saturday night's final dance with Gorka, Alexandra said: '[Dancing] has brought so much joy to my life. I am so so happy.
'I really believe my family would be proud, I think my mum would be the proudest mother. To know I continued with her dream and was part of something so great, and something so magical...'
Upsetting: Alexandra's mother Melissa Bell died in August after a nine-year battle with kidney disease (pictured together in 2012)
Cute couple: Alexandra and her boyfriend are believed to have met through stage commitments
Moving things on? Alexandra praised Josh as being very supportive with her career
The next step: They have been a stable couple with Alexandra regularly praising her man
Keeping coy: Josh was looking smart in a zip up jacket and black jeans
Chatting away: The duo were chatting away, looking relaxed now that Strictly had finished
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