Comedian and television personality Sherri Shepherd is finally engaged to her new fiance, television writer, Lamar Sally. The couple met through the fiance of mutual friend, actress and comedian Niecy Nash. According to sources, the proposal was very much a surprise and Lamar made sure to seek the approval of Sherri’s son, Jeffrey before popping the big question:
“Upon arriving back to Lamar’s home in Los Angeles from a trip to San Diego, Sherri was surprised to find their accommodations had been decorated with lights by one of Sal’s best friends, her dog was wearing a Santa beard and hat, and, in the middle of a dish of Sherri’s favorite but forbidden M&M’s (she is diabetic), was a tiny little box,” the statement says.
Before Sally popped the question, he sought permission from Shepherd’s 5-year-old son, Jeffrey, with a little encouragement in the form of Michael Jackson’s The Experience Wii game. “With that, Sal took a knee and, backed up by the King of Pop, popped the question,” the statement continues. [SOURCE]
The engagement was made official on December 26, one day after the Christmas holiday. The future Mr. and Mrs. plan on jumping the broom some time in August 2011 in Shepherd’s hometown of Chicago. Congratulations, Sherri!
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