- A heartwarming moment occurred on live television when Cornelia Nicholson, a news anchor, was surprised by her boyfriend who proposed to her on-air.
- Riley Nagel, Nicholson’s boyfriend and a colleague at the same station, came onto the set with a bouquet of flowers and asked her to marry him.
- A TikTok video capturing the emotional interaction has gone viral, touching the hearts of viewers worldwide.
A news anchor experienced a delightful surprise when her boyfriend, also a newscaster, proposed to her during a live broadcast. The internet has since become captivated by this heartwarming moment, with the TikTok video receiving over 4.5 million views in just a few days.
The video, shared by the soon-to-be bride Cornelia Nicholson, was filmed at the WRCB NBC affiliate in Tennessee. During the broadcast, Cornelia began discussing a news story only to discover it was about her own relationship with her boyfriend.
“And coming up right now, we have the story of two young journalists who just so happened to find love in the industry,” she announced as photos of the couple appeared on screen, accompanied by sentimental music.
Cornelia laughed when she realized where this was leading, saying, “Local 3’s Riley Nagel joins us in the studio with a special report.”
Riley, who also works at the station, entered the frame wearing a suit and carrying a bouquet of flowers. He explained that they met four years ago in the news industry and praised Cornelia’s skills as a newscaster, stating she was the reason he continued working in the field.
As the proposal felt fitting since their love story began in their profession, Riley knelt down and asked Cornelia to marry him. Overwhelmed with emotion, she tearfully accepted his proposal.
In the video description, Cornelia expressed her speechlessness and admiration for how well Riley kept the proposal a secret. She eagerly looks forward to their future together.
A day later, the WRCB station also shared a broadcast of the proposal on YouTube. During the broadcast, Riley playfully mentioned that he’s known as the “romance reporter,” emphasizing that Cornelia had no idea about his elaborate plan.
TikTokers have fallen in love with the couple and their unexpected proposal. Many commenters made playful news-themed jokes, with the top comment exclaiming, “BREAKING NEWS: I’M SOBBING CONGRATS,” and several viewers admitting that the sweetness of the moment moved them to tears.
Others working in the news industry expressed their excitement and support, with one person stating how they would have eagerly anticipated the proposal as a producer. Congratulations poured in for the happy couple.
Insider has reached out to Cornelia Nicholson and Riley Nagel for their comments on this heartwarming event.
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