LAS VEGAS — Wedding bells are in the future for Jersey Shore star Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio and his longtime Jamaican-born girlfriend Nikki Hall, after the DJ surprised Hall with a proposal in front of a packed Las Vegas crowd.

Pauly D, 46, got down on one knee during his DJ set at Omnia Dayclub at Caesars Palace on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Hall, 34, appeared visibly stunned as Pauly presented the ring before the couple embraced in front of cheering partygoers, many of whom had their phones raised to capture the moment. 

Photos from the proposal show Hall dressed in a striking orange ensemble as she covered her mouth in surprise while Pauly D held up the ring box. Another image captures the newly engaged couple raising their hands together above the crowd following the proposal.

Bruno Mars’ “Marry You” played as Pauly D popped the question. After Hall accepted, the DJ reportedly announced to the crowd, “She said YES!” 

Hall later celebrated the engagement on Instagram, calling it “The easiest YES I’ve ever said.” She reflected on their decision not to rush their relationship, writing that they had spent the years “choosing each other” and “building a life we love,” while allowing their relationship to progress on its own timeline. She also credited the timing to her faith. 

From Jamaica to reality-TV romance

Hall is Jamaican-born and has publicly embraced her Jamaican heritage. She first crossed paths with Pauly D in 2019 while appearing on MTV’s dating reality series Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny. Pauly ultimately left the first season single, but the two later rekindled their connection and developed a relationship away from the original dating-show format. 

Their relationship subsequently became familiar to viewers of the Jersey Shore universe, while Hall established her own presence as a lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur.

Hall is a Las Vegas influencer, content creator and lifestyle influencer, as well as the CEO and founder of swimwear brand Bair Bikini.

The engagement comes after roughly six years together.

And Pauly D’s Jersey Shore family is already reacting. His longtime friend and costar Vinny Guadagnino jokingly posted that he was “not OK” before congratulating Pauly and Nikki on their engagement.