By Owen Tonks

Alex Reid is flying out to Australia to propose to girlfriend Katie Price, reports suggest.

Speaking to the News of the World before he left, the cage fighter said: ”I’m definitely asking her to marry me and I’m convinced she’s going to say yes. I might pop the question on TV.

“One idea is I make the proposal in front of cameras on the show, but whatever happens, I know this is right. I’ve never felt this way before.

“I’m convinced Katie’s going to feel the same way. I know what we’re like when we’re together. When I’m with Katie it’s full-on 24/7.

“She ended the Pete chapter of her life in that jungle. Now it’s time for her to start a new fairytale. But this time I think it’ll go the distance.”

Alex revealed that he has been saving for an engagement ring for a while: ”I want the very best I can afford. Katie has very delicate hands and very specific tastes.

“I’ve picked out a design of a pink diamond in an ornate setting. I’m going shopping in the next few days on the way to Australia.”

The former Hollyoaks actor added that he had not considered the possibility that the glamour model might reject his proposal.