(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Nadine Coyle is engaged, and says her fiancs proposal was really, really nice.

The Girls Aloud singer announced her partner, American footballer Jason Bell, had popped the question last week on a British radio show. The couple have been dating on and off since 2008.

I'd just got back from London and he was in New York and then he surprised me with a ring and stuff, while I was in my pyjamas, she told host Scott Mills, explaining the proposal took place in Los Angeles. If I had known I would have got a blow dry or at least got a manicure or something.

He got down on two knees, not one knee because he played football for a while and he's all banged up. So he kind of got down and asked me all nice. It was different. It was really, really nice.

Jason bought the ring on his own, and has said he was concerned it wouldnt fit.

Nadine also spoke about a supposed rift between her and her four bandmates Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts. She hinted none of the girls have been in touch with her recently, saying: My number hasnt changed... weve not seen each other in a while. Girls Aloud are definitely still together, we will come back we are just on a break.

The group are currently taking time away from each other to focus on solo projects. (C) Cover Media