He's not often a man lost for words but Gino D'Acampo was caught out by a surprise proposal as he hosted a special event at his Newcastle restaurant.
The TV favourite was mid-flow during a question-and-answer session at the quayside restaurant when a diner took to the floor.
But, rather than ask a question of Gino, Anthony Lamb instead took the opportunity to pop the question to the woman at his side.