Brooke Warne, the daughter of Australian cricket icon Shane Warne, has announced her engagement to long-time partner Alex Heath. The couple, currently in the United States, shared a series of photos on social media on Saturday morning (Australian time) with the caption “it was always us.” In the images, a beaming Brooke displays a sparkling diamond ring, and one photo captures the couple embracing under a rainbow forming a perfect arc above them—a clear sign from Shane, according to Brooke’s mother Simone Callahan.
Family and Friends Celebrate the News
Simone Callahan expressed her joy in a comment, saying, “Truly a beautiful match made in Heaven, beyond Happy for you both, endless LOVE, and the rainbow ... Dad’s sign for you Brookie & Alex, he will be over the moon celebrating, enjoy this special moment, can’t wait to squish you.” Jackson Warne, Brooke’s brother, also celebrated the news, posting, “Wowwww I have a brother!! ❤️❤️.”
A Seven-Year Journey
Brooke and Alex have been together for seven years. The proposal saw Alex Heath down on one knee, presenting a pearl-shaped diamond ring. Brooke chose Ed Sheeran’s song “Perfect” for her Instagram story, a nod to her late father, as Sheeran and Shane Warne were close friends. Sheeran paid tribute to Warne during his 2023 concert at the MCG, dedicating “The A Team” to “Shane and his kids.”
Support from AFL Stars and Fans
The engagement news has thrilled friends and fans, including several AFL icons. Nick Riewoldt sent love hearts, Tom Hawkins said “Best news!!!!!! Congratulations guys 🥰🥰,” and Jack Crisp commented “Heyoooooo how good! Congrats!” Josh Daicos’s girlfriend Annalise Dalins added, “My darlings!! the biggest congratulations xx so beyond happy for you both xx best news ever!!”
