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Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Warner Bros. Discovery
Proposing toZooey Deschanelhas been on Jonathan Scott’s mind for quite some time.
Back in April,theProperty Brothersstar told PEOPLEthat he was always thinking about taking the next big step, but it wasn’t because of any hints from histhen-girlfriend of three and a half years.
Despite the public’s curiosity, Scott was in no rush at the time. “We’re excited,” he told PEOPLE of where he and Deschanel were in their relationship. “Everything is going great.”
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott.
The contractor, 45, and theNew Girlalum, 43, have been going strong since they first sparked romance rumors in 2019 after meeting while filming an episode ofJames Corden’sCarpool Karaoke.
Scott previously admitted he was “flirting so hard” with Deschanel the day they met, “the show’s producer had to cut a bunch of it out.” He joked, “I thought I was playing it cool.”
A few months later, the pair were spotted holding hands while out for a dinner date in September 2019, and theyconfirmed their relationshipthat same month whenthey attended a taping ofDancing with the Starsand shared a kiss while sitting front row.
The happy coupleannounced their engagement on Monday.
Scott popped the question on Sunday during a family trip to Scotland, PEOPLE exclusively confirmed. Deschanel’stwo children— daughter Elsie, 8, and son Charlie, 6 — played a role in the special moment.
Zooey Deschanel shows off her unique engagement ring.Jonathan Scott Instagram ; Zooey Deschanel Instagram
Jonathan Scott Instagram ; Zooey Deschanel Instagram
In a photo shared with PEOPLE, the couple are seen posing in front of the rugged Scottish scenery at the foot of a stone castle and smiling. Deschanel holds up her left hand, showing off her unique ring, adorned with clear, pink and purple stones in a flower motif.
Jonathan’s brother Drew commented, “This makes me so happy,” with heart emojis. While Mindy Kaling wrote, “Omg!!! So amazing Zooey! Congrats!!” Bryce Dallas Howard, January Jones, Brad Goreski and more stars chimed in offering good wishes.
Even the official Property Brothers account piped up, writing, “Welcome to the family, @zooeydeschanel.”
source: people.com
