Colton Haynes, Jeff Leatham are engaged

MANILA, Philippines – Former Arrow and Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes is engaged. On Sunday, March 12, the actor revealed on his social media accounts that his boyfriend Jeff Leatham proposed to him, during a vacation in Mexico. 

“I SAID YES!!!” Colton wrote, accompanied by a photo of him kissing Jeff, with fireworks in the background.

 

I SAID YES!!!  @jeffleatham

A post shared by Colton Haynes (@coltonlhaynes) on Mar 12, 2017 at 11:04am PDT

 

In another post, Colton thanked singer Cher, who helped Jeff with the proposal.  

“Thank you [Cher] for the beautiful ‘I Got You Babe’ proposal lead in, you sounded incredible as always. The most special night of my life [Jeff Leatham].”

Thank you @cher for the beautiful “I got you babe” proposal lead in, you sounded incredible as always 🙂 The most special night of my life @jeffleatham . #flowers #fireworks #fullmoon #cher

A post shared by Colton Haynes (@coltonlhaynes) on Mar 12, 2017 at 12:57pm PDT

 

Jeff also thanked Cher for the help she gave him.

Thank you [Cher] and [Paulette Howell] – for helping making my proposal eveninge epic – ‘I Got You Babe’ never sounded so good right before [Colton Haynes] said YES!!! So appreciative and much love,” he said.

Thank you @cher and @pauletteakapauly – for helping making my Proposal Evening Epic – I got you Babe never sounded so good right before @coltonlhaynes said YES!!! So Appreciative and much love #Love – #Friendship – #Cher – #FireworksFlowersFullmoonCher – #IGotYouBabe

A post shared by JeffLeatham (@jeffleatham) on Mar 12, 2017 at 1:04pm PDT

 

In a statement sent to People, Colton’s representative shared more details about the proposal.

“Jeff’s marriage proposal to Colton was incredible, starting with a personalized video message from Cher singing their favorite song ‘I Got You Babe,’ followed by video messages from their family members and close friends – including Melanie Griffith, Serena Williams, Ally Maki, and many more. After Colton said yes, the proposal continued with a fireworks display set to Bruno Mars’ ‘Marry You’ as the couple danced in tears,” the rep said.

Some of the couple’s good friends took to social media to congratulate them.

Rob Lowe wrote: “Congrats to [Colton Haynes]! One of the great guys. Happiness to you both!”

Congrats to @ColtonLHaynes One of the great guys. Happiness to you both!

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) March 12, 2017

 

Ally Maki, one of Colton’s close friends, wrote a long message for the couple on Instagram. “So happy that you found someone who completes you and fills your heart in a way no one else can,” she told Colton. “Jeff, you are family to us now but have been from the start. Thank you for showing him what true love feels like and proving that it exists. You have truly changed his life! 

MY BEST FRIEND IS ENGAGED!!! This will forever be the best FaceTime call of my life. Overjoyed with love and emotion for my soul mate baby and ride or die on the happiest day of his life. Colt this is the moment!! Over a decades worth of our sleepovers and made up songs, all night wine sessions talking about love and Adele singalongs all leading up to this very moment. I'm so happy for you my angel. So happy that you found someone who completes you and fills your heart in a way no one else can. Jeff you are family to us now but have been from the start. Thank you for showing him what true love feels like and proving that it exists. You have truly changed his life! So excited to see the journey of where your amazing bond of love takes you both. Love you both so very much!!! P.S. Now let's make sure these bridesmaid dresses are fresh off the runway couture one of a kinds… and in the jaw dropping flattering color of diamonds okayyy thanks!! @coltonlhaynes @jeffleatham @travisatreo

A post shared by Ally Maki (@allymaki) on Mar 12, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT

 

Jeff and Colton announced that they were in a relationship last month. – Rappler.com