Met Gala 2022: Surprise proposal on red carpet wows people. Seen pics yet?

Met Gala 2022: The Metropolitan Museum of Art took to Instagram to share the pictures of the surprise proposal.

Published on: May 3, 2022, 19:20:30 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A post about a love story that played out at the Met Gala 2022 has left many amazed and saying 'aww.' This event is a wonderful night for many. However, it became all the more special for Commissioner of New York City Cultural Affairs, Laurie Cumbo, because of what her partner Bobby Digi Olisa did. He went down on one knee at the steps of the venue to propose to his love. Spoiler alert: She said yes.

Met Gala 2022: The surprise proposal at the red carpet to New York City Commissioner Laurie Cumbo.  (instagram/@metmuseum)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the event took place, shared the wonderful story on their official Instagram page along with two pictures of the engaged couple. “Congrats to NYC Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs @cmlauriecumbo and Bobby Digi Olisa who got engaged on the #MetGala red carpet tonight—an amazing moment on an amazing night!” they wrote while posting the pictures.

Take a look at the post and the images:

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The post has been shared about eight hours ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than 97,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also prompted people to post various comments.

“Wow! How stunning!” wrote an Instagram user. “Congrats! (the “wow” faces of people behind them are hilarious),” posted another. “So very sweet,” commented a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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