Fans of The Young and the Restless were swept off their feet when actor Michael Graziadei, best known for portraying Daniel Romalotti, popped the question to his long-time girlfriend, Lauren Carey, in a heartfelt live moment on The Talk. The proposal aired during a special episode celebrating the soap’s 50th anniversary, where Graziadei appeared with co-stars Camryn Grimes, Bryton James, and Christel Khalil
Mid-show, Michael invited Lauren—his partner of nearly a decade—onstage, surprising both her and the studio audience. He opened up: “We’ve spent the better half of 10 years together… she’s given me beautiful twins,” referring to their sons, Oliver Bear and Arlo Wilde. With emotion in his voice, he confessed there was “no one on this earth” he wanted to spend his life with, then got down on one knee and asked Lauren to marry him. The crowd roared as she joyfully accepted .
Lauren admitted later, she thought a proposal would never come after ten years—making the moment even more magical . Co-star Camryn Grimes noted that their relationship had weathered “the good and the bad, the highs and the lows… losses and marriages,” celebrating their deep connection and family unity
The genuine warmth of the moment—complete with surprised hosts, loving co-stars, and cheering fans—turned an already festive anniversary episode into a milestone celebration of love and commitment. It wasn’t just a public engagement—it was proof that sometimes, the most powerful love stories unfold under bright studio lights and before adoring viewers.
