Jessica Simpson engaged to former NFL player Eric Johnson

2010-11-16 02:50:48 GMT+7 (ICT)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- Singer and television personality Jessica Simpson on Sunday got engaged with her boyfriend and former NFL player Eric Johnson, Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

Simpson and Johnson have been dating since last May. Johnson, 30, is a former tight end that played for seven years in the National Football League (NFL). Both Simpson and Johnson will get married for the second time.

Simpson, 31, was married to signer Nick Lachey with whom starred Newlyweds, a reality show that depicted the life of the two then recently-married singers. The pair divorced in 2006 and Lachey announced a few weeks ago his engagement to longtime girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo, a former host of MTV.

After her divorce, Simpson dated Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo for two years. However, the Cowboys star player broke their relationship on Simpson’s 29th birthday. Since then, the television personality has dated Johnson.

"Yes, we are excited to confirm that they are engaged. The pair kicked off their courtship in May, after being introduced by friends," a representative for the singer said Sunday.

During the weekend, the host of "The Price of Beauty," has been seen in public brandishing her ruby and diamond engagement ring as she promoted her latest clothing line.

Johnson was drafted in 2001 by the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the New Orleans Saints before becoming a free agent in 2008. He divorced his wife of five years in February.

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