By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 2:06 PM on 22nd October 2011


She lives her life in the spotlight, but Myleene Klass chose to marry in secret away from the media glare.

The former Hear'Say singer tied the knot to fianc Graham Quinn today in front of just 16 guests.

She revealed the good news on her Twitter page this afternoon, simply writing: 'Just Married!!! X'

Long wait: Myleene and Graham Quinn became engaged in December 2005

Long wait: Myleene and Graham Quinn became engaged in December 2005

Her representatives, Hackford Jones, confirmed the news, saying: 'Yes it's true - Myleene and Gray married this afternoon. Statement to follow.'

They added: 'The couple did not want a big lavish affair, they just wanted to be married and enjoy the day with their nearest and dearest.

'Myleene and Gray had a private intimate wedding in Norwich today. Only 16 close family and friends were invited.'

The couple already have two children, three-year-old Ava Bailey and the latest addition to their family Hero Harper, who was born in March.

Their wedding has been on the radar for years, with the couple initially cancelling the original date in 2008 after falling pregnant to daughter Ava.

Happy couple: Myleene Klass and Graham Quinn married in a secret ceremony with just 16 guests

Happy couple: Myleene Klass and Graham Quinn married in a secret ceremony with just 16 guests

Revealing the news: Myleene told her 150,000 Twitter followers that she tied the knot today

Revealing the news: Myleene told her 150,000 Twitter followers that she tied the knot today

However, it seemed less and less likely that a new date would be arranged, with Myleene, 33, saying last year: 'My mum keeps asking me when I'm going to get married, but I don't think it's going to happen any more!

'When I look at all the celeb couples splitting up, I think it's time to return to the basics.

'It's much more important to just love and respect each other than have a ring on your finger.'

Official statement: Myleene's PR company Hackford Jones confirmed the exciting news

Official statement: Myleene's PR company Hackford Jones confirmed the exciting news

The classically trained musician once claimed she wanted a 'spontaneous' wedding on a beach.

Myleene first met Quinn when he worked as security for Hear'Say during her pop days.

She previously said: 'He's the love of my life. We've been together for nearly 11 years and that's the problem - everything's fine.

'Look at all these break-ups and cheating at the moment. I value what I have and I'm not going to worry about complicating things at the moment.'

Three's company: Myleene takes her girls to work as she arrives at London Studios to film Loose Women in May

Three's company: Myleene takes her girls to work as she arrives at London Studios to film Loose Women in May

Before finding love with Quinn, the mother-of-two revealed she had been the victim of a verbally abusive relationship.

The songbird opened up about her ex-boyfriend's criticism regarding her weight, saying: 'My ex was very critical.

'He told me I was ugly, fat and didn't deserve to be successful.

'It started slowly. He commented on how much I ate, but by the end he was so controlling, he locked me inside my flat.

'He never struck me, but abuse can be verbal as well as physical.'

Like mother, like daughter: Ava looks similar to her mother as they pose at the UK premiere of Tangled in January

Like mother, like daughter: Ava looks similar to her mother as they pose at the UK premiere of Tangled in January

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I like Myleenes style with these things. She released a pic for charity of her firstborn daughter and seems to be very modest with how she behaves when it comes to her personal life. Congratulations Myleen, many years happiness to you all.xxxx

Good for them, some of these celebs are just so greedy for money they will sell every aspect of their lives.

Ah, that's lovely. Congrats to them :0)

good now hopefully she will donate her time to being a wife and mother instead of forcing her fakeness on the tv viewer!

There's hope for me too. In a relationship for 10 years. Would be lovely to be surprised one day. If not, at least I've met someone who truly loves me.

I work in the boots in Westfield shepherds bush where she has recently released her own nail foils line (which are really nice btw) she came in to have a look and she was lovely, very down to earth with no make up and jeans and a jacket. They took pics of the stand and everything. She was there with her two beautiful kids and her husband. Wish them all the best. X

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