He popped the question! After five years of dating, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania and Paulie Connell are engaged. He got down on one knee and presented her with an 11-carat engagement ring. It all happened in a pretty unusual location, but it was very on-brand for this happy couple.
Like true reality stars, Dolores and Paulie announced the news of their engagement via a People exclusive, but the whole thing came as a complete shocker. Paul brought Dolo to an Apple Store in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. A potential proposal didn’t even cross her mind.
“Oh, I had not a clue at all. In fact, I thought I was going to have to call an ambulance for him!” Dolores teased.
She continued, “He was sweating so bad, his T-shirt was soaked, his face was beet red. And you know how people say weird things when they’re having a stroke? He started saying these sweet, beautiful things to me out of nowhere, and I was like, ‘Paul, are you okay?’ And then I realized he was proposing.”
As strange as it sounds for a proposal to happen inside an Apple Store, this is the exact place where Paul and Dolores met five years ago. Romantic, right? Paul told the outlet why he chose to lean into the sentimental setting, rather than doing something grandiose.
“I didn’t want anything over-the-top and staged because we’re a humble couple. I wanted it to feel grounded and natural and organic. Plus, I wanted the element of surprise. And believe me, I had the element of surprise,” Paul explained.
Dolores “immediately said yes” to the 11-carat ring, lined with princess cut diamonds. When they got home, 1,000 roses were there waiting for her. Paulie hit the nail on the head.
“I’m ecstatic!” Dolores said of the engagement. “You know when you feel that happiness down in your gut? That’s where this excitement stems from for me. I feel so blessed, I almost feel guilty! Like, I don’t deserve to be loved this way.”
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Teddi Mellencamp is courageously sharing updates with fans about her health and how she’s feeling during her ongoing battle with cancer.
Teddi took to her Instagram story where she held a Q&A session for her fans.
During the Q&A, she opened up about her struggles with immunotherapy, admitting that her energy levels go up and down all the time. “Some days are definitely better than others,” Teddi wrote. “And you don’t see all the times I’m laying in bed unable to do much. Don’t be afraid to let people know how you’re feeling and don’t feel guilty if you need to rest.”
Her energy levels have also impacted her work schedule with her podcast, Two T’s in a Pod, which she co-hosts with “Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member, Tamra Judge. “I am taking it week by week right now with how I am feeling,” she said. “Y’all know I love doing it, but I have to listen to my body.”
Teddi used her Instagram story to share another update with her fans on November 11, where she filmed herself working out on her exercise bike. “I have been feeling terrible,” she said. “New goal is 20 mins a day.”
Teddi took to her podcast on October 3, where she opened up to “RHONJ” star Dolores Catania about her battle with Stage 4 cancer. “At this point, there is no detectable cancer,” Teddi said.
Several of her fellow “Real Housewives” stars flooded the comment section along with Bravo fans to show their support for Teddie.
Dolores wrote, “Teddy, you’re a beacon of hope! Your unrelenting spirit is a testament to your strength. God bless you for sharing your journey – this news is the best! ❤️ i have so much Love and admiration for you.”
“I’m so happy to hear this. Wishing you continued health and strength. Hope to see you back in the saddle soon. You are a true inspiration,” said “RHOSLC” star Angie Katsanevas.
RHODubai‘s Taleen Marie said, “Wow! @teddimellencamp This makes me very happy!!! Wow! ” and called Teddi a fighter.
Shannon Storms Beador of “RHOC” commented, “Amazing news!!! ❤️❤️❤️”
Lisa Hochstein from “RHOM” joined in with a series of emojis, “
The housewife is inspiring her fans by remaining honest about the days where she’s struggling. In an Instagram post from September 22, Teddi wrote in the caption, “Mondays, am I right? Emotions high. Love to everyone out there. If I haven’t responded to your text, I love you. I am just struggling.”
She concluded her caption with a positive sentiment. “I feel very grateful for the people in my life,” she wrote.
Teddi has also been surrounded by her loved ones, including her father, John Mellencamp, and her kids. She shared a photo of her dad and her daughters, Slate and Dove Arroyave, on Instagram on October 24 to write about John’s support.
“It’s been 10 months since my brain surgery and I am so grateful to @johnmellencamp for continuously being there for me and my family the entire time,” she wrote in the caption. “Although apparently now that I’m no evidence of disease I can take photos without myself in it so I guess we’re all healing . Love you so much, Cougs. Thank you for everything ❤️.”