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In a world of over-the-top, staged proposals, Paulie Connell just delivered a masterclass in heartfelt, chaotic, and utterly perfect romance. The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania is engaged, and the story of how her longtime love popped the question\u2014in the middle of an Apple Store, with a fake PEOPLE interview as a decoy\u2014is a tale of pure, unscripted magic.<\/p>\n
The plan was elaborate. Dolores was told she had a PEOPLE interview for a new medication she was promoting. After getting full hair and makeup, the meeting was “canceled.” Seizing the opportunity, Paulie insisted they finally go get her new iPhone. “I kept saying, ‘Just go get it for me! Why do you need me?'” Dolores recalled. But Paulie was relentless, inventing a story about the “only one iPhone Pro Max in the area” being held for her.<\/p>\n
At the Apple Store in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey\u2014the very spot where they first met nearly five years ago\u2014Paulie’s nerves began to show. “He was sweating so bad, his T-shirt was soaked, his face was beet red,” Dolores laughed. “He started saying these sweet, beautiful things to me out of nowhere and I was like, ‘Paul, are you okay?'”<\/p>\n
As an employee led them to the exact table where their love story began, Paulie’s mind was racing. “I was so nervous, my knees where knocking,” he confessed. “I’m like, ‘What are you doing? Don’t start getting sad, you’re meant to be happy!'”<\/p>\n
While he was trying to deliver a heartfelt speech, Dolores was still completely oblivious, even joking to the employee, “Wouldn’t it be funny if we got engaged here?”<\/p>\n
Then, he pulled the box from his pocket. That’s when reality hit. “I immediately said yes,” Dolores gushed. The ring, a show-stopping 11-carat centerpiece from John Anthony Jewelers, was a testament to his devotion. “Go big or go home,” Dolores laughed.<\/p>\n
This wasn’t the first ring Paulie had bought. He revealed he’d purchased a stone years ago, but after getting to know Dolores better, he realized it was the “opposite of what I got.” This new ring, which he’d had for over a year and a half, was perfect.<\/p>\n
The proposal was a symphony of sentimental details. The date, November 10th, was the same day Dolores had moved in with him four years prior. The celebration dinner was at Rocco’s steakhouse, the site of their very first date. “There’s not a thing this guy didn’t think of,” Dolores said.<\/p>\n
For years, Bravo fans have relentlessly asked, “When is he going to propose?” Now, they have their answer. In the most unexpected of locations, surrounded by iPhones and unsuspecting shoppers, Dolores Catania’s next chapter has officially begun. And as Paulie laughed, “I’m just glad Dolores won’t have to answer a stupid question anymore.”<\/p>\n
THE DANCING With The Stars judges have all been slammed for a subtle diss at a former winner of the show.<\/p>\n
Kaitlyn Bristowe\u00a0made her big return to\u00a0Dancing With The Stars this week for the 20th anniversary special \u2013 but the judges failed to acknowledge her.<\/p>\n
Paired up with Andy Richter, Kaitlyn put on a sensational performance as she twirled around on the dance floor doing a Viennese Waltz.<\/p>\n
She and Andy were not the only pair on the dance floor for the performance, because Dylan Efron and\u00a0Rumer Willis\u00a0danced along too.<\/p>\n
After their performance, judges gave feedback but failed to mention Kaitlyn\u2019s big return to the show.<\/p>\n
Fans were quick to slam the show and its judges for failing to acknowledge her, with many angry and annoyed.<\/p>\n
\u201cKaitlyn did so good! I felt bad for her none of the judges even mentioned her name,\u201d said one person.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was sooo strange??? I\u2019m glad she responded like that when she was about to leave the dance floor,\u201d penned a second.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey mentioned every other partner,\u201d noted a third.<\/p>\n
\u201cWere you invisible? I know I saw you.<\/p>\n
\u201cVery rude of the judges for not acknowledging you. You did a great job,\u201d said a fourth.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely shameful how the judges snubbed you!<\/p>\n
\u201cNot one mention of you Kaitlyn or welcoming you back! You deserved better,\u201d penned a fifth.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe way they didn\u2019t acknowledge you.. diabolical,\u201d fumed a sixth.<\/p>\n
A seventh said, \u201cJUSTICE FOR KB. I saw you girl, you slayed.\u201d<\/p>\n
While an eighth penned, \u201cI was screaming at the tv for them to say something to you!\u201d<\/p>\n
And a ninth said, \u201cYou did so well! sad they didn\u2019t give you the credit you deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
But someone else noticed how Derek did speak to Kaitlyn after and told her that she did \u201cgood\u201d.<\/p>\n
Kaitlyn won the hit dancing show in 2020 when she was partnered with professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev.<\/p>\n
The Canadian\u00a0television\u00a0personality is perhaps best known for her leading role on the eleventh season of ABC\u2019s\u00a0The Bachelorette.<\/p>\n
She is also a successful entrepreneur with her own podcast Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe and a wine label named Spade & Sparrows.<\/p>\n
She danced with Andy Ritcher on Tuesday nightCredit: Getty<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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