June 21, 2023
Over the weekend, Brody Jenner, the son of former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson, got down on one knee to propose to his pregnant girlfriend, Tia Blanco, during their baby shower. The proposal took place five months after their earlier announcement in January when they revealed that they were expecting a baby girl.
Speculation about their romantic involvement began in April 2022 when Jenner and Blanco posted strikingly similar photos of a waterfall in Hawaii on their respective social media platforms. The following month, the couple was spotted together at Erewhon Market in California, further fueling curiosity about their blossoming relationship. On January 2, the couple shared their pregnancy news through a joint social media post. They included a video from Blanco's doctor's appointment, showing them listening to their baby's heartbeat.
The couple's engagement announcement was shared on Instagram, accompanied by a video of The Hills alum, Jenner, delivering a heartfelt speech during the baby shower, expressing his gratitude to their guests for coming.
After Jenner made his speech, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum reached into the pocket of his khaki shorts, revealing an engagement ring box, and dropped to one knee, eliciting excited cheers from the attendees. After asking her to marry him, Blanco's response appeared to be a resounding yes as she leaned in to embrace her new fiancé. Jenner then joyfully exclaimed, “Yes!” and then kissed Blanco's forehead and lips.
The Puerto-Rican born Blanco is a professional surfer who’s been surfing since the age of three and has appeared on reality TV shows. At 19, Blanco competed on MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros, a spin-off series featuring professional athletes vying for a $50,000 donation to their chosen charity. Blanco participated, raising an impressive $1,000 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Blanco's competition came to an end in the third episode due to a challenge loss. Additionally, Blanco made her mark on ABC's The Ultimate Surfer, an eight-episode season that aired in 2021. The show united 14 surfers from various parts of the world, all competing for a chance to win $100,000 and the opportunity to join the prestigious WSL Championship Tour. Alongside fellow surfer Zeke Lau, Blanco emerged victorious, securing the coveted cash prize and a wild card spot on the tour.
Tia Blanco's engagement ring showcases an ample, three-carat emerald-cut diamond, elegantly set in what is commonly referred to as a "shoulder" setting, on a delicate and sparkly pavé diamond band. A shoulder setting adds a touch of brilliance on each side of the center stone, enhancing its beauty and radiance. The emerald cut, known for its sleek and rectangular shape, perfectly complements Tia's strong and confident persona, symbolizing her unwavering dedication to personal growth and living life to the fullest. Blanco's engagement ring from Jenner has an estimated value of approximately $75,000.
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