Whitney Thore, star of the reality series My Big Fat Fabulous Life, has announced her engagement to boyfriend Jake Beaudoin. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the 42-year-old television personality expressed her joy at the surprise proposal, stating, “Jake has officially graduated from boyfriend to fiancé. We’re getting married, and we couldn’t be happier.”
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Thore described her reaction to the proposal as one of complete astonishment, which she believes only heightened the significance of the moment. “It was truly perfect,” she shared, adding that the engagement ring is “absolutely beautiful” and carries a special narrative that is meaningful to the couple. Thore conveyed their excitement for this new chapter in their lives, stating they are eager to build their future together as husband and wife.
The engagement announcement follows a recent reveal of Thore’s relationship with Beaudoin. On August 15, just three days prior to the engagement, she took to Instagram to showcase the couple, sharing photographs taken at a picturesque overlook along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the photos captured the pair with their arms wrapped around each other, while a second depicted an affectionate kiss beside another couple. Thore’s Instagram post was simply captioned with a black heart emoji, marking the significant milestone in her love life.
In the comments section of her post, fans expressed support and enthusiasm about Thore’s newfound love. One follower cheekily referred to the relationship’s formal debut as a “hard launch,” while another remarked, “I am happy to see you happy! And if he is a smart, lucky man, he will always remember what a catch you are!”
Thore has kept her romance relatively private until now, offering only fleeting glimpses of the man who has captured her heart. In the months leading up to their engagement, she refrained from revealing Beaudoin’s identity, until finally introducing him to her social media followers.
In a significant turn of events, Thore has also been actively documenting her journey towards motherhood on her show. During the premiere of season 13 of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, she shared her quest to find a sperm donor, culminating in her decision to pursue artificial insemination. Despite her hopes of becoming a parent, she has previously expressed uncertainties regarding her fertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that can impact the ability to conceive.
Before her relationship with Beaudoin, Thore was engaged to Chase Severino, who proposed during a romantic trip to Paris in October 2019. However, the couple’s engagement was short-lived, as Thore announced their split in May 2020, following revelations that Severino was expecting a child with another woman.
With her engagement to Beaudoin, Thore appears ready to embrace this new stage of her life. Fans and friends alike are looking forward to seeing how their relationship unfolds and what the future holds for the couple.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life continues to air on TLC, with new episodes every Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Through her experiences on the show, Thore has built a loyal fanbase who remain eager to support her in both her professional and personal life. As she embarks on this next chapter, Whitney Thore’s journey remains one to watch.