'The Upshaws' Star Jermelle Simon Details ‘Surprise' Engagement to Creator Obio Jones

The Upshaws’ Jermelle Simon and social content creator Obio Jones announce engagement

Cue the wedding bells! The Upshaws star Jermelle Simon and social media influencer Obio Jones are engaged. The adorable love birds announced the exciting news in a new interview with PEOPLE. Before taking the next step in their relationship, Jones and Simon had tossed around the idea of marriage but refrained from making any concrete decisions about it. However, that all changed in April after the happy couple, including Simon’s three children, …

'The Upshaws' Star Jermelle Simon Details ‘Surprise' Engagement to Creator Obio Jones

“I think it was the friendship first that really rooted the romance for us,” Jones tells PEOPLEPhotos by, Eric Hart Jr. Obio Jones, and Jermelle Simon, Engagement PhotosThe Upshaws actor Jermelle Simon and content creator/influencer Obio Jones got engaged on April 25 in their new homeThough they discussed marriage and the future at-length, Smith was still surprised by Jones’ proposal“Not to sound too cheesy, but…wow, I actually get to marry my b…

'Upshaws' Star Jermelle Simon and Obio Jones are Getting Married!

'The Upshaws' star Jermelle Simon and media personality Obio Jones are headed to the altar! The pair announced their engagement with us and shared stunning photos of their engagement shoot with Eric Heart Jr. In an exclusive statement to Gaye Magazine, the pair gushed about their engagement saying, "We didn’t see love stories like ours growing up. So now, we’re living one out loud — not just for ourselves, but for the young Black, Queer kids wh…

'The Upshaws' Star Jermelle Simon Engaged To Influencer Obio Jones After Proposal At Home: 'A Complete Surprise' - theJasmineBRAND

‘The Upshaws’ Star Jermelle Simon Engaged To Influencer Obio Jones After Proposal At Home: ‘A Complete Surprise’ Jermelle Simon, star of “The Upshaws,” and content creator Obio Jones are officially engaged after a heartwarming proposal on April 25.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Jasmine Brand (@the.jasmine.brand) “Not to sound too cheesy, but…wow, I actually get to marry my best friend,” Simon told PEOPLE. Their romance …