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The producers apparently convinced him to pull the stunt.
They suggested it would be really great TV.
They didnt realize itd be horrible for Theresa, he said on Dec. 26.

It was so mean!
Theresa looked devastated and shook her head sadly.
After an excruciatingly long pause, Gerry added, Youre the person that I cant live without.

Cue the happy swell of music and relieved laughter from Theresa.
That was so good, she smiled before Gerry got down on one knee and continued with the proposal.
I was slinking away, I was ready to go.

It was bad, it was real, and it was a mistake.
Gerry had allegedlyalready told her he was planning on proposing, so the moment apparently caught her off guard.
source: www.bustle.com