HEFNER'S EX TO WED

Hefner himself made the announcement to the press on Thursday (06Nov08), stating, "Kendra Wilkinson has met someone who she would like to spend the rest of her life with."

The Philadelphia Eagles star reportedly asked the blonde bombshell to be his wife on Saturday (01Nov08).

Hefner says, "I have given her my blessing and will be giving her away at a very special wedding ceremony at the Playboy Mansion this coming June (09)."

The happy news comes just weeks after Wilkinson denied reports she and Baskett were to wed.

She's the second Playboy playmate to walk out on Hef this year - Holly Madison dumped the Playboy tycoon this summer (08). She is now reportedly dating illusionist Criss Angel.