Dance Moms' Brooke Hyland Engaged to Brian Thalman—See Her Stunning Ring

Dance Moms alum Brooke Hyland has earned herself a permanent spot atop boyfriend Brian Thalman's personal pyramid. The reality star shared the details of his sweet proposal and her new ring.

By Sarah Grossbart May 06, 2024 4:38 PMTags
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Only happy tears on Brooke Hyland's pillow. 

The Dance Moms alum said yes to Brian Thalman's recent proposal, she revealed in a May 6 Instagram post. "Learned that he's almost as tall as me on one knee," she joked of his proposal in Pittsburgh's Frick Park, "here's to today, tomorrow, & forever after that."

The 26-year-old also discovered that her boyfriend of nearly three years is quite the planner. 

The account manager "had his family group chat reach out to coordinate an early Mother's Day brunch," Brooke explained of his careful choreography. "His dad was going to be out of town on actual mother's day for work and they wanted to get the family together and chose to do it at a cafe in the park."

Or at least that's what she was led to believe. 

"Turns out this was all a ploy to get me there," she continued. "I was completely surprised when he got down on one knee and was so happy that our families were witnessing it from afar and got to celebrate with brunch afterwards!"

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And then, of course, there's her new left-handed accessory. 

Brian dropped to bended knee with Brilliant Earth's Sydney Perfect Fit Ring, selecting an 18K gold band and a a 3.25-carat elongated cushion cut diamond.

Courtesy of Brilliant Earth x Ashley Sara Photography

And while wedding plans are very much still in the works, safe to say her Dance Moms family would eagerly RSVP yes, her former costars filling the comment section of Brooke's post with congratulations. 

"Screaming crying throwing up!" wrote younger sister Paige Hyland. "MY SISTERS GETTING MARRIED." 

Echoed Kendall Vertes, "Just so happy for you."

Also giving the proposal high marks were the series actual dance moms, including Holly Frazier, Melissa Gisoni, Jill Vertes and Christi Lukasiak proving the cast remains as Chloé Lukasiak called them "a really big, dysfunctional but amazing family." 

And their bond isn't just for show, as Kalani Hilliker insisted in the cast's sit down with E! News

"It's a family thing," she explained. "We even talk to each other's mothers. People don't even realize how close we are. So I always think it's funny when people write so many negative things about us and our relationships with each other because we are all so close and everything that what other people say, it doesn't matter, because we've gone through so much together, our moms, us, everything."

Courtesy of Brilliant Earth x Ashley Sara Photography

But now it's time to have fun, with Brooke joining an ever growing list of 2024 engagements. Keep reading to see which other stars are sporting new sparkly accessories. 

Annika Noelle and John Patrick Amedori

The Butterfly Effect actor proposed to Noelle in October. "He planned the entire day, full of activites that reflected the journey of our relationship thus far," she told People in November 2024. "From the experiences, to the food, to the music, it was incredibly thoughful and personal to us."

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White

The Vampire Diaries alum shared her engagement to the former Olympic snowboarder on Oct. 30. She made the announcement on Instagram, joking, "RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé."

Amanda Marie Miller and JJ Mizel

The Siesta Key Star announed on Oct. 25 that she and Mizell were engaged. "My forever, awlays. Soon to be the Mizell's" she wrote in an instagram post alongside a heart and right emoji.

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback announced on social media Oct. 18 that he proposed with the help from their daughter, MJ. The couple's baby wore a onesie that read, "Hi mommy, daddy has a question for you!" when Prescott got down on one knee.

Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli

The Bachelorette alum proposed to the Love Is Blind season one star in October, seven months after they welcomed their first child, son Heath Orion Horstmann.

Blac Chyna & Derrick Milano

The reality star got engaged after her singer-songwriter boyfriend popped the question onstage at a Howard University homecoming celebration Oct. 18.

"Angela Renee White, I can go on and on about how much you mean the world to me & never get tired of it," Derrick later wrote in an Instagram post addressed to Chyna, referring to her birth name. "Everyday with you feels everlasting & it is such a blessing to call you my fiancée. I love you so much!"

Chyna replied in the comments, " love you soooo much Derrick. I can’t wait to live this life with you."

Carly Waddell & Todd Allen Trassler

The Bachelor Nation star was surprised with a moi-et-toi engagement ring from James Allen during a family vacation in October. As seen in video shared on social media, her lawyer boyfriend got down on one knee during a beach outing with her kids Bella and Charlie, who she shares with ex Evan Bass.

"Here’s to a new chapter with my dream man," Carly wrote on Instagram, "and then dream ring he put on my left hand."

Junelle Bromfield & Noah Lyles

The Olympians got engaged in October, with Noah popping the question in front of an extravagent nighttime display featuring candles, sparklers, rose and a neon sign reading, “Will you marry me?"

 

Halsey & Avan Jogia

Who's bad at love? Not the "Graveyard" singer, who confirmed her engagement to the Victorious actor on Sept. 12 after two months of speculation.

In response to a social media post calling Avan their boyfriend, Halsey wrote, "***fiancé."

Rodrigo Reyes & Tyler Dugas

The longtime Southern Charm star proposed to his boyfriend in Santorini, Greece in August after nine years of dating.

Holly Ramsay & Adam Peaty

Gordon Ramsay's daughter is getting married! She announced her engagement to the Olympic swimmer on Sept. 12.

Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick

Raise a glass to the Vanderpump Rules alum, who got engaged to her boyfriend of nearly two years after a sunset proposal on a boat.

"I’m wrapped around your finger like this ring i’m wearing," she wrote on Instagram Sept. 6. "out of the all the fish in the sea, you chose me."

Yolanda Hadid & Joseph Jingoli

Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid's mom got her diamond. After all, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum's partner of six years was referred to as her "fiancé" in an Architectural Digest profile published on Aug. 29 about their Texas ranch.

Jennifer Meyer & Geoffrey Ogunlesi

The jewelry designer—who was previously married to Spider-Man star Tobey Maguireshared the exciting news about her and the billionaire lawyer on Instagram Aug. 31, simply captioning a photo of her new ring, "YES!!!" 

Justin Theroux & Nicole Brydon Bloom

The Leftovers alum and the Gilded Age actress hard launched their engagement at the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 28, with Nicole flashing a 4-carat, emerald cut diamond ring at the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere.

Jason Duggar & Maddie Grace

For those counting on a Duggar wedding, you're in luck! The 12th oldest child of 19 Kids and Counting's Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar got engaged on Aug. 24.

Stella Banderas & Alex Gruszynski

The only child of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith shared her exciting news in August, writing on Instagram, "I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!!"

Kaley Cuoco & Tom Pelphrey

After two years together, the Flight Attendant actress and Ozark actor confirmed their engagement in August, with Kaley showing off her ring in an Instagram Story, noting the pair had "an amazing weekend."

Lady Gaga & Michael Polansky

The singer confirmed their engagement in a conversation with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, calling Michael her "fiancé." The politician later posted a video of the moment on his TikTok.

Marisa Abela & Jamie Bogyo

The Back to Black star got engaged to the West End actor after four years of dating. Marisa commented on Jamie's July 7 Instagram announcement with a pink heart emoji, "A weeping mess."

Gabriette Bechtel & Matty Healy

The 1975 frontman and model announced their engagement on June 12, nine months after they went public with their relationship. 

Mackenzie McKee & Khesanio Hall

The Teen Mom OG star got engaged to the Jamaican soccer player after almost two years of dating. "I cannot believe I get to marry the most amazing human on earth!" she wrote on Instagram May 29. "My best friend. I love you so much."

Phoebe Dynevor & Cameron Fuller

E! News confirmed on May 7 the Bridgerton actress is set to tie the knot with the producer after she was seen wearing a diamond ring on that finger at the 2024 Met Gala.

Brooke Hyland & Brian Thalman

The Dance Moms alum said yes when the account manager popped the question with a 3.25-carat elongated cushion cut diamond ring from Brilliant Earth.

"Learned that he's almost as tall as me on one knee," Brooke joked of the proposal on Instagram May 6. "Here's to today, tomorrow, & forever after that."

Aesha Scott & Scott Dobson

The Below Deck Mediterranean star's boyfriend popped the question in May after four years of dating.

Cody Ford & Tianna Robillard

The Cincinnati Bengals player proposed to his girlfriend of two years, TikToker Tianna Robillard, in April 2024 candlelit affair. As he wrote on Instagram, "Best night of my life." 

Kid Cudi & Lola Abecassis Sartore

The "Pursuit of Happiness" rapper announced his engagement to the menswear designer on social media after making their red carpet debut at the London Knuckles premiere. 

This amazing woman makes me so happy, she is everything to me and im so excited to share this news w u all," the rapper, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, wrote on Instagram April 17. "Life is wild, and right when I felt my future was uncertain, it became crystal clear with Lola. Happy Cud in full effect."

Chris Conran & Alana Milne

The Bachelor in Paradise couple got engaged during a trip to Bali. 

Posting pictures of himself getting down on one knee surrounded by flowers, candles and a waterfront view, Chris wrote on Instagram March 24, "My dream girl said yes to forever."

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola & Justin May

The Jersey Shore star said yes to forever with justin in March, calling it, "The easiest question I've ever answered."

Ed Westwick & Amy Jackson

The Gossip Girl alum got down on one knee during the couple's ski trip to Switzerland.

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