Survivor icon Zeke Smith proposes to boyfriend Nico Santos on awards show stage

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Survivor contestant Zeke Smith surprised boyfriend Nico Santos with an adorable proposal at the GLAAD Media Awards – where they met years before. 

Smith pulled off the wonderful proposal as the couple came on stage at the awards on Saturday night (2 April).

Santos said the GLAAD Media Awards held a special place for the couple as it is “where we met” in 2018, explaining that they have been “inseparable” ever since.

The Superstore star then joked to the audience that “tonight could be your lucky night” as they might go home with an award “and chlamydia”. 

But Santos was truly the luckiest person at the awards ceremony. 

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Smith began explaining how the couple’s love story began “four years ago here in our favourite restaurant” when Santos “swept me off my feet”. 

“Nico, your love has taught me how to love,” the two-time Survivor contestant said. “You are my other half, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

Then, Zeke Smith got down on one knee in front of a cheering crowd and presented Santos with a ring. Santos, who seemed overwhelmed with emotions, took a moment before saying ‘yes’.

They met at the #GLAADawards years ago, and got engaged at the #GLAADawards last night. Congratulations to @zekerchief and @nicosantos. We love y’all!