In Tennessee, a heartfelt surprise turned a routine news day into a love-filled moment for Cornelia Nicholson, a news anchor at NBC affiliate WRCB.
It all started when Nicholson was in the middle of recording on set, little did she know, her boyfriend, Riley Nagel, had something special planned. Nagel, who also works at WRCB as a reporter, orchestrated a proposal that mimicked a news segment, catching Nicholson completely off guard.
In a video that quickly went viral on TikTok, Nicholson is seen introducing what she believed to be a regular news story, only to be interrupted by Nagel, who appeared with a bouquet of flowers, ready to make his move.
Nagel, with nerves and love in equal measure, spoke from the heart: "I thought it’d be fitting to ask you this question here, since we met in news. Cornelia Nicholson, would you marry me?"
Overwhelmed with emotion, Nicholson exclaimed, "I’m going to cry!" before joyfully accepting Nagel's proposal.
The love story between Nagel and Nicholson began almost four years ago in Montana, where they crossed paths while working at different news stations. Nagel was immediately captivated by Nicholson's vibrant personality and the pair soon found themselves falling for each other.
During the proposal, Nagel couldn't help but shower Nicholson with praise, expressing admiration for her talent and the positive impact she has had on his life and career. He lovingly described her as someone who lights up every room and always encourages him to be his best self.
With a heartfelt declaration, Nagel dropped to one knee and asked the life-changing question, leaving Nicholson speechless with joy.
In a follow-up segment on a later newscast, Nagel playfully remarked, "They don’t call me the romance reporter for nothing!" as his coworker wiped away a tear, capturing the emotional essence of the surprise proposal.
Reflecting on the unforgettable moment, Nagel revealed that Nicholson had some inkling that something special was in the works, but she had no idea that she would end up introducing her very own proposal live on air.
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