“I had no idea it was going to happen. Christian deserves an Oscar for his performance,” Culpo recalled. “He was leading me astray the entire time! He made me believe he wasn’t ready to get engaged, and I was starting to get kind of annoyed.”

Olivia Culpo Recalls Surprise Proposal from Christian McCaffrey: "He Was Leading Me Astray the Entire Time!"
Olivia Culpo Recalls Surprise Proposal from Christian McCaffrey: “He Was Leading Me Astray the Entire Time!”

“I had no idea it was going to happen. Christian deserves an Oscar for his performance,” Culpo recalled. “He was leading me astray the entire time!”

Olivia Culpo Recalls Surprise Proposal from Christian McCaffrey: "He Was Leading Me Astray the Entire Time!"
Olivia Culpo Recalls Surprise Proposal from Christian McCaffrey: “He Was Leading Me Astray the Entire Time!”

Culpo explained how it felt like her boyfriend of more than three years was dragging his feet when it came to taking the next step in their relationship, sharing, “I kept asking him if he was ready to get engaged or if he had any timeline in mind because I was starting to get kind of annoyed… [but] he never let out a peep.”

She was also asked if she had already started planning for the big day, Culpo confirmed, “Yes, it’s so much work!”

One of the hardest parts seemed to be finding the perfect dress, and Culpo said that, while she had an idea, it was still very much up in the air

Olivia Culpo Recalls Surprise Proposal from Christian McCaffrey: "He Was Leading Me Astray the Entire Time!"
Olivia Culpo Recalls Surprise Proposal from Christian McCaffrey: “He Was Leading Me Astray the Entire Time!”

“I do have an idea in mind, but I have found that you never know until you try the actual dress on,” Culpo shared with fans, adding, “It”s a lot of pressure.” Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo at the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 09, 2023. – Ethan Miller/Getty Images