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Carrie Ann Inaba Accepts Boyfriend’s Marriage Proposal on Live TV


Carrie Ann Inaba received a surprise marriage proposal Thursday morning from her two-year boyfriend Jesse Sloan on the show “Live with Regis and Kelly.”

The “Dancing with the Stars” judge was filling in for Kelly Ripa when her boyfriend proposed before the show ended. Host Regis Philbin acted as an accomplice, reading a letter from a man who was asking the hosts for ideas on how to propose to his girlfriend.

The lights dimmed and Sloan, 39, appeared while the musicians started playing the violins. He talked about Inaba’s finer qualities as he got down on his knee and asked her the question, “Will you marry me?”

Although surprised, Inaba, 43, answered with a “Yes, I will marry you!” The singer and host appeared to have liked the execution.

Regis admired his co-host’s engagement ring, a 2 ½ carat D colour Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire in Platinum from Rafinity. The ring also features the bride and groom’s birthstones, the show informed its audiences.

Regis along with guests Howie Mandel and Jake Gyllenhaal toasted the engaged couples with Champagne.

Inaba started her career as a singer in Japan. However, she became popular for her dancing. She was first introduced to American audiences on the show In Living Color. She is one of the judges in the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ television series aired in ABC.

In a statement released from the April issue of Prevention magazine, Inaba said she wanted to marry on a beach with her accountant boyfriend this summer.

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Reese Witherspoon Marries Jim Toth


Reese Witherspoon35-year old actress Reese Witherspoon and 40 year-old CAA agent Kim Toth got married Saturday evening at Witherspoon’s 6-acre ranch in California.

The bride wore a Monique Lhuillier gown, especially designed for the her. The couple’s exchange of vows was witnessed by 120 friends and members of the family. Celebrity guests include Renee Zellweger, Alyssa Milano, and Tobey Maguire.

Heather Rosenfield, best friend of the bride, was the matron of honor. Witherspoon’s kids Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, also took part of the ceremony. Her nieces served as little flower girls. The bride was welcomed by the music “Here Comes the Bride” as she walked down the aisle; while the rest of the entourage had the “Tennessee Waltz” as their background music.

Reverend Jimmy Bartz officiated the ceremony. The pastor is the founder of the church where the couple attends weekly Sunday masses. Their wedding bands were designed and made by renowned jeweler William Goldberg. He also designed Witherspoon’s $250, 000, 4-carat, diamond engagement ring.

Their engagement was confirmed 28th of December last year. Just a week later, Witherspoon was spotted sporting her engagement ring at one of the Laker’s games.

Friends who are close to the newlyweds said that the couple is a “match made in heaven.” They also said that Reese is ready to get married again after her seven-year marriage with Ryan Philippe failed back in 2007. Witherspoon and Toth started dating just shortly after she ended three year’s worth of relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

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