Ed Sheeran Helps Jake Roche, Of Rixton, To Propose To Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson

by Olivia Truffaut-WongJuly 20, 2015, 8:27 pmNews, News Feed >

Ed Sheeran helped Rixton’s Jake Roche propose to his girlfriend, Jesy Nelson of Little Mix, on Sunday night.

Ed Sheeran Helps Jake Roche Propose To Jesy Nelson

Sheeran helped Roche surprise Nelson at Manchester Arena on Sunday, July 19, during Little Mix’s sound check prior to their performance at the Key 103 Summer Live concert event. Sheeran appeared on stage alongside Roche and reportedly sang an acoustic version of his hit “Tenerife Sea” for the lovebirds as Roche got down on one knee to propose.

“I cannot believe what has just happened! The most surreal moment of my life and everyone that I love most was there to share it with us! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world rite [sic] now literally cannot stop crying! Future Mrs Roche [heart emoji],” Nelson wrote on Instagram.

A photo posted by Little Mix (@littlemixofficial) on Jul 19, 2015 at 11:33am PDT

Roche shared the same photo of the engagement to his own Instagram page, writing, “A year ago today I met her at Manchester arena, so it was only right, with a little help from my friend, that this happened. Best day of my life.”

Roche also thanked Sheeran for his help on Twitter, revealing that the singer traveled 5 hours on his day off to perform for the newly engaged couple, adding, “I will never ever be able to repay you.” Sheeran responded, writing, “My absolute pleasure. Thanks for the KFC.”

@Jake_Rixton my absolute pleasure. Thanks for the KFC

— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) July 19, 2015

Little Mix And Rixton Celebrate Jake And Jesy’s engagement

Both Roche and Nelson have received well wishes from their bandmates on social media. “Possibly one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed! Never before have I ever seen a couple so made for each other! I am so happy for you both you beautiful beings,” gushed Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

“My brother and best friend Jake Roche got engaged today to the most wonderful women [sic], Jesy Nelson. I couldn’t be happier for such a perfect couple. Love you guys!” wrote Rixton’s Charley Bagnall.

A photo posted by @jesymix14 on May 13, 2015 at 6:10am PDT

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Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.