United Kingdom, Dec. 7 -- Cher is rumoured to be planning to tie the knot with toyboy Alexander 'AE' Edwards next year.

A source has claimed the Believe hitmaker is keen to marry her partner, who is 40 years younger than her, around the same time of her 80th birthday, which is on May 20, 2026.

The insider told The Mirror: "Cher doesn't give a hoot about their [40-year] age difference and they're both ready to commit to each other.

"She sees her upcoming celebration at turning 80 as the perfect time for her and Alexander to seal the deal."

The report comes after Cher recently hit back at criticism of their age gap - insisting they are having "a blast".

During an interview on CBS Mornings, host Gayle King, 70, asked Cher about criticis...