Delta Goodrem, McFadden 'to wed this year'

Delta Goodrem will reportedly marry Brian McFadden this year. Photo / Martin Sykes

Brian McFadden will tie the knot with Delta Goodrem this year – but only if they can find a date which doesn't clash with the soccer World Cup.

The former Westlife star - who proposed to the former Neighbours actress three years ago, a year after he divorced Kerry Katona – is ready to walk down the aisle but has revealed the couple are struggling to find a suitable date which doesn't clash with the tournament taking place in South Africa.

Sports mad Brian, 29, said: "We're trying to work out a date between the World Cup and the end of the Formula 1 season. It's messing all my plans up... I was going to produce another album but I won't get any work done with both events going on."

Delta – who was recently spotted meeting Britain's Prince William during his tour of Sydney – is fortunately a "huge sports fan" so has been understanding to Brian's wishes.

The Australian actress-turned-singer – who was first rumoured to marry Brian in December 2009 – said: "I would love to go to the World Cup."

- BANG! SHOWBIZ