Overview
- Bellino posted a video and caption on Instagram on December 19 announcing that her eldest son got engaged after a December 17 beach proposal.
- The footage shows a flower-lined setup on the sand and a surprise celebration with family and friends following the proposal.
- In her caption, Bellino wrote that James handled the plan, selected the location, directed participants, and hired a crew.
- Bravo identifies the fiancée as Bella Luzi and highlights a rooftop engagement party and a marquise-cut diamond ring shared in Bellino’s posts.
- Coverage situates the news in Bellino’s blended-family year—she married John Janssen in October and her twins turned 18 in November—while outlets differ on James’ reported age.