Couple get ENGAGED live on This Morning as soldier proposes 😍
Grenadier Guard Gregg proposed to his girlfriend Mercedes!
Viewers of ITV daytime show This Morning were treated to a little bit of romance today (Monday 17th February), when a couple got engaged live on the show alongside stand-in hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.
A lady called Mercedes Witchalls believed she was on a studio tour with her daughter Ava, but Eamonn and Ruth were quick to reveal their 'big surprise', leaving some viewers in floods of tears.
Mercedes has only been able to talk to her partner Grenadier Guard Gregg Whitehall via text over the last six months, with Gregg missing both Christmas and Valentine's Day due to being based in the Falkland Islands with the army.
So, after Gregg left Mercedes a video message which was played out on the show, Mercedes couldn't believe her eyes when her man walked into the studio, looking very handsome in his full army uniform.
The surprises didn't end there though! After embracing his girlfriend and daughter with a big hug, Gregg then got down on one knee and proposed to Mercedes, saying, "Will you make me the happiest man?"
In complete shock, Mercedes broke down in tears before accepting Gregg's proposal, which left viewers very emotional.
Speaking to Ruth and Eamonn after the proposal, Gregg revealed he was supposed to be back in time for Valentine's Day last week, but Storm Dennis prevented him from travelling home, so it was great to be reunited with his girls.
As if this wasn't enough excitement for one day, This Morning then gifted the happy couple an all expenses paid trip to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon!
After witnessing the cute proposal, viewers took to Twitter to express their love, one user wrote, '#ThisMorning are really setting me again today with this proposal..... congratulations to the couple. I can't stop crying. I'm so happy for them.'. (sic)
Another wrote, 'Just welled up over the surprise proposal on this morning,' with a third adding, 'You lot just made me smile and shed a year!! The proposal. You horrible lot!! ;)'. (sic)
Congratulations to Gregg and Mercedes! 💍
Check out which celebs announced their engagements in 2019:
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt announced he'd proposed to Katherine Schwarzenegger after just a few months of dating.
Chris shared a cute photo of the pair to his Instagram page, showing off Katherine's stunning ring. He wrote, 'Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes! I'm thrilled to be marrying you. Proud to live boldly in faith with you. Here we go! 💍🙏♥️'.
James McVey and Kirstie Brittain
The Vamps singer James McVey popped the question to his girlfriend Kirstie Brittain in January, shortly after leaving the I'm A Celebrity jungle.
Scarlett Lee and Nathan Shaw
X Factor 2018 star Scarlett Lee announced her boyfriend Nathan Shaw popped the question to her in January... in a graveyard.
She shared the news online, writing, 'He asked I Said YESSS! 💍 For what God Has Joined Together Let No One Separate! There's no other place I would rather of done this, my granny and grandad are my whole world and I've been so sad they weren't here to see me on the xfactor but he made this so special I'm so happy I love Nathan future MRS SHAW💍💍❤️❤️❤️'. sic
Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes
Gareth Gates and former Corrie star Faye Brookes got engaged in January 2019. The pair split in September 2019, but got back together soon after. Speaking to OK! Magazine, Pop Idol star Gareth revealed he penned a 17-MINUTE song about their six years together, incorporating things which mean a lot to the couple. He told the publication, "It was all about the six years we've spent together and I incorporated bits of songs that mean a lot to us as a couple. I got a bit carried away though – it went on for 17 minutes!"
Faye, who plays the role of Kate Connor in Coronation Street, then added, "We were both crying the whole way through. Once it was finished, Gareth got down on one knee and said: 'Will you spend the rest of your life with me?' And of course I said yes straight away."
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Jennifer Lawrence got engaged to her art dealer boyfriend Cooke Maroney in February 2019 after beginning their relationship in June 2018.
Casey Batchelor
Celebrity Big Brother star Casey Batchelor got engaged to her boyfriend Dane Goodson in February 2019. They've been together since 2016 and share daughter Florence - they also have another baby on the way.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry announced on Instagram that she and Orlando Bloom were engaged on Valentine's Day 2019. Sharing a photo of the newly-engaged couple on Instagram, Katy's unique engagement ring was visible to see. She simply wrote, 'Full bloom', to accompany the photo.
Mark Feehily
Westlife's Mark Feehily announced his engagement in February 2019! After secretly dating his partner Caileann for the last six years, he announced the happy news on Instagram this morning with a series of three photos, revealing that they'd become engaged whilst on holiday in the Maldives.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
Popstar J-Lo got engaged to baseball player Alex Rodriguez in March 2019, announcing the news in a sweet Instagram post.
Hilary Duff
Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff got engaged in May 2019 after her music producer boyfriend Matthew Koma popped the question! Hilary, who welcomed her second child in December 2018, announced the lovely news on her socials, sharing two cute snaps of the couple, whilst showing off a STUNNING looking engagement ring. Alongside the snap, Hilary wrote, 'He asked me to be his wife♥️'. sic
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh
Ex TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh and former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas got engaged in June 2019. The couple were on a romantic retreat to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, which Lucy described as a 'dream holiday' when Ryan popped the question. Lucy, 27, took to Instagram to announce the good news, with a romantic snap of the pair and the caption, 'I said YES 💍❤️'
Holly Hagan
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan got engaged to her boyfriend Jacob Blyth in June 2019 whilst the pair were on holiday together in Ibiza for their second anniversary.
Katie Price
Katie Price announced her engagement to Kris Boyson on Loose Women, saying, "So Kris bought the ring, for that finger, so there you go. I've got love in my life. The show Quest Red's My Crazy Life is going really well, it's the highest-rating show, so everything's going really well."
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