Masterchef star Gregg Wallace has popped the question to his girlfriend Anne-Marie Sterpini – lining her up as his fourth wife.

The former greengrocer, who lives in Seasalter, proposed to the 29-year-old last week after they had been dating for two years.

Gregg, 50, has become a familiar face to millions as presenter of the BBC’s flagship cooking competition.

And this year he reached an even broader audience when he was voted off the Strictly Come Dancing series within just two weeks.

According to The Sun newspaper, a source said: "Gregg has not had the easiest time in love.

But he is convinced this time is different. He adores Anne-Marie, they have lots in common and get on incredibly well.

"The wedding will be some time next year and you can guarantee the food will be great."
Gregg met caterer Anne-Marie through social networking site Twitter in 2013 and they moved in together within a short time.

The whirlwind romance followed three failed marriages.

The star's first wife, Christine, left him in the early 90s after just six weeks and he later tied the knot with Denise in 1999.

The couple had two children, Tom and Libby, but divorced five years later.

His marriage to third wife Heidi also ended in 2012 after just 18 months and she branded him "an embarrassment" for his appearance on Strictly.

In October this year, he told the Daily Mirror newspaper he had found his match with Anne-Marie.

"Next year is all about the wedding. I've got the venue, I've got the pianist, I've got the girl but I have not got the ring."