Famous YouTuber and philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, has shared exciting news with his millions of fans-he’s engaged to gaming streamer Thea Booysen.

The couple, who have been together since 2022, took to social media to announce the special occasion, leaving fans thrilled by the heartfelt moment. Jimmy posted a touching image on Instagram showing him down on one knee, proposing to Thea, with the simple yet joyful caption, “Ya boy did a thing.” Thea, in turn, shared a video on her own Instagram account, proudly displaying her stunning diamond engagement ring while both she and Jimmy wore matching MrBeast-themed Christmas sweaters. The couple’s playful and genuine post quickly went viral, with fans flooding their comments to celebrate the happy news. In a candid interview with a US media outlet, MrBeast revealed that he proposed on Christmas Day in front of Thea’s family, making the moment even more special. “I was trying to think of the best way to catch her off guard.

Thea is really close to her family, so I wanted to make sure that they were included in this momentous occasion,” he said. Thea also described the surprise in a video shared online, explaining that it happened during their Christmas celebrations. “My family flew out from South Africa for Christmas, and both our families were here. We were opening presents, and then for the very last present, he asked me to close my eyes because it was a surprise,” she recalled. The couple first met in 2022 when Jimmy visited South Africa. Their relationship blossomed from there, with Jimmy noting, “When we were first introduced, it came through right away how brilliant Thea is. I knew within the first few minutes of meeting that I wanted the chance to date her.”MrBeast and Thea confirmed their relationship to the public in 2023 after attending the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards together. The engagement marks a significant milestone in their growing relationship, with fans eagerly awaiting more updates on their journey together.