30 most shocking moments in late night history
By Jeremy Dick
14. Jason Sehorn proposes to Angie Harmon on The Tonight Show
Model and actress Angie Harmon was a special guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when things took a sudden and unexpected turn. Leno had started prodding Harmon about her love life with boyfriend Jason Sehorn, a New York Giants cornerback, but she was essentially dodging his questions.
There was a reason for Leno bringing this up. Sehorn would literally come walking out onto the set moments later, much to Harmon’s surprise, and nobody really had any idea what was happening. That became clear soon after when Sehorn dropped down to one knee and offered Harmon a diamond ring. What we were watching was a televised marriage proposal. In a touching moment, Harmon accepted.
Leno would surprise her once again by bringing her real father out, suggesting that she needs to ask for his permission first before getting married. Fortunately, he approved, and Sehorn and Harmon actually did tie the knot. Popping the question randomly during The Tonight Show will always be one of the most unique proposals seen on television, and it makes you wonder if anyone else will ever try to top this moment on the new version of the program with Jimmy Fallon.
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