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Disney is not one to shy away from a fairy-tale romance. But for some reason, the network has never aired a proposal on one of their TV shows — until now!
Tonight's episode of Jessie, a show about an aspiring actress-turned-nanny for a wealthy Manhattan family, will feature an adorable engagement for the first time in the channel's history.
Back in April, the network announced the forthcoming storyline. "Jessie is an adult, and we felt we could tackle this in a way that still feels appropriate for our audience," said Adam Bonnett, the Disney Channel's executive vice president. "The way we deal with this romance is very pure Disney fairy tale."
At the same time, Debby Ryan, who plays Jessie, expressed her excitement for her character's milestone. "I've told enough secrets for now. Excited to share this part of my girl's life with you; #JESSIESgettingmarried," she tweeted.
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In tonight's episode "No Money, Mo' Problems," Jessie's tuxedo-clad boyfriend Brooks (Pierson Fode) waits for her in her employer's rose petal-strewn foyer. She, obviously, is a bit caught off guard by this surprise. He starts to declare his love for her, saying sweet things like, "You are the most amazing girl I have ever met. You love me, for myself. You make me a better person. You make me happy."
The hilariously quick-witted Jessie then retorts, "Ok, this is usually followed by a but..." But Brooks reassures her, "No buts. I realize now that there will never be a more perfect girl for me. And since I'm lucky enough to have found the girl of my dreams, I see no reason to wait."
Our favorite line, though, is when he drops down on one knee, and Jessie jokes, "Wow, is that a diamond ring or a disco ball." Too cute!
You can watch the full clip on E! News, or watch Jessie tonight, when it airs at 8 p.m. on the Disney Channel.