Gumleaf
April 22nd, 2009, 11:05 PM
11:30 AEST Thu Apr 23 2009
By ninemsn staff
A female news anchor got a major surprise when her boyfriend turned up on air and asked her to marry him on live TV.
Anchorwoman Courtney Collins was bantering with co-hosts between segments during a 6pm newscast for KARK 4 News, in the southern US state of Arkansas, when boyfriend Pete Thompson walked onto set.
"Breaking news," said Thompson, turning to the co-hosts.
"You guys are doing a great job ... but I'm going to have to relieve you of your duties right now."
Collins was bemused and speechless as her co-hosts left their chairs and Thompson, also a reporter for KARK 4 News, took a seat at the anchors' desk and introduced himself to the cameras.
"I have a few things I need to say to her so you're welcome to join us here," he said.
A blushing Collins murmured "Oh my goodness" as her colleague launched into a heart-warming speech.
"Courtney, I just want to tell you how much I love you," Thompson said on air.
"You've taught me something: that love is about building each other up. And I tell ya, that's something I want to do for the rest of my life.
"I have a very important question to ask you."
A colleague handed Thompson a ring and he proposed on bended knee.
The very public proposal ended happily, with Collins saying yes and the couple sharing a quick hug and kiss before the cameras.
KARK 4 News posted a video of last Saturday's on-air proposal on its website, saying the event was a "complete surprise" for Collins but that the couple "are well known in the newsroom to be inseparable".
Parent network CNN is even selling commemorative t-shirts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6vN6SICxko
................................................................................ ..................
that is quite the interesting way to propose and watching the clip made me smile. :)
By ninemsn staff
A female news anchor got a major surprise when her boyfriend turned up on air and asked her to marry him on live TV.
Anchorwoman Courtney Collins was bantering with co-hosts between segments during a 6pm newscast for KARK 4 News, in the southern US state of Arkansas, when boyfriend Pete Thompson walked onto set.
"Breaking news," said Thompson, turning to the co-hosts.
"You guys are doing a great job ... but I'm going to have to relieve you of your duties right now."
Collins was bemused and speechless as her co-hosts left their chairs and Thompson, also a reporter for KARK 4 News, took a seat at the anchors' desk and introduced himself to the cameras.
"I have a few things I need to say to her so you're welcome to join us here," he said.
A blushing Collins murmured "Oh my goodness" as her colleague launched into a heart-warming speech.
"Courtney, I just want to tell you how much I love you," Thompson said on air.
"You've taught me something: that love is about building each other up. And I tell ya, that's something I want to do for the rest of my life.
"I have a very important question to ask you."
A colleague handed Thompson a ring and he proposed on bended knee.
The very public proposal ended happily, with Collins saying yes and the couple sharing a quick hug and kiss before the cameras.
KARK 4 News posted a video of last Saturday's on-air proposal on its website, saying the event was a "complete surprise" for Collins but that the couple "are well known in the newsroom to be inseparable".
Parent network CNN is even selling commemorative t-shirts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6vN6SICxko
................................................................................ ..................
that is quite the interesting way to propose and watching the clip made me smile. :)