Mariah Carey engaged to billionaire James Packer after seven-month whirlwind romance

Mariah Carey is reportedly set to walk down the aisle for a third time after getting engaged to billionaire James Packer.

Packer, 48, is said to have popped the question on Thursday after a whirlwind seven-month romance.

While the couple have yet to publicly confirm the news, Mariah was seen flashing a massive diamond engagement ring, said to be 35 carats.

Mariah and James have both been married twice before. Credit: Reuters

Businessman Packer was once ranked as the richest man in Australia with a net worth of $6 billion.

It will be the third marriage for both him and Mariah, who was previously wed to US entertainer Nick Cannon, the father of her three-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan.

Her first marriage was to music mogul and her former manager Tommy Mottola.

Mariah with second husband Nick Cannon, the father of her twins. Credit: Reuters

Packer also has three children from his previous marriages.

On New Year's Eve, Mariah gushed over her new beau saying: "Spectacular, handsome.

"I don't even have words for the man who introduced me tonight. We'll just say the amazing Mr James Packer."