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Engaged! Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba got a shock of a lifetime this morning when her boyfriend Jesse Sloane proposed to her on LIVE! with Regis and Kelly


Working on a live television show like Dancing With The Stars Carrie Ann Inaba must be used to surprises.

But the TV judge got a shock of a lifetime this morning when her boyfriend Jesse Sloane proposed to her on LIVE! with Regis and Kelly.

The romantic engagement came as Carrie Ann was filling in for Kelly Ripa, alongside Regis Philbin.


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After interviewing the most recent eliminated DWTS celebrity, KROQ radio host, Mike Catherwood, Carrie Ann and Regis read some viewers mail.

Regis clued up on the surprise proceeded to read a letter from a supposed viewer who wanted to propose to his girlfriend of two years, and needed advice on how to go through with it.

It was then when the lights dimmed and music began to play as a confused Carrie Ann said 'Uh oh.'


Sealed with a kiss: The couple shared a possible kiss following the proposal


It was at that moment when her boyfriend of two years strolled on the set in a black suit and got down on bended knee.

'I just want to find the words to express what you mean to me,' he said in the proposal.

'You're an inspiration. You're beautiful. You're wonderful. You're everything to me. Will you marry me?'


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Presenting the 43-year-old with a giant princess- cut sparkler, she immediately burst into tears and excitedly answered 'Yes I will marry you.'

Ring-a-ding-ding: Sloane presented the 43-year-old with a stunning sparkler
The couple then kissed and a thrilled Regis said, "Isn't that something? We gotcha there, right?'

Fireworks then went off on a screen in the background.

'That was the real thing. A big surprise to Carrie Ann,' said Regis.


Ring-a-ding-ding: Sloane presented the 43-year-old with a stunning sparkler


Gathering herself back together, a beaming Carrie Ann admitted she had no idea.

'I'm shocked,' said Carrie Ann. 'I should have thought something was up.'

Following the joyous occasion guests Jake Gyllenhaal and Howie Mandel joined the couple for a champagne toast.

Later, the couple left the studios beaming.

Carrie Ann dressed in a cornflower blue dress, happily showed off her new engagement ring to the cameras.

They then shared a smooch before driving off into their future.


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