NEWSJessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Are Engaged!
Nov. 14 2010, Published 6:18 a.m. ET
Just a few days after ex-husband Nick Lachey announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Vanessa Manillo, Jessica Simpson came out with good news of the same nature.
"Yes, I am excited to confirm that they are engaged!" Jessica’s rep confirmed to OK! of her engagement to former football player Eric Johnson.
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An insider tells OK! that Jessica had no idea Eric was going to pop the question.
"It was a total surprise. She had no idea he was going to propose!" the insider explained.
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Eric gave his bride-to-be a Neil Lane ruby ring. The source adds that, "He picked the ring out all on his own."
And, the former 49er has good taste according to a jewerly expert, who told OK! that, "Because it's a ruby and because of the rareness, it cost a little over $185,000."
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The 30-year-old singer started dating Eric back in May of this year.
