October 09, 2025 pillow talk
Gabi Elnicki Gets Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend Zach Calling Herself the ‘Luckiest Girl in the World’
So sweet!
Bachelor Nation fans first saw Gabi Elnicki searching for love with Zach Shallcross on Season 27 of "The Bachelor." While things didn’t work out with Bachelor Zach, Gabi introduced her boyfriend Zach Espinosa on social media in the summer of 2023.
Now, the couple has shared the exciting news that they are engaged! Gabi posted a series of engagement photos with the caption: “Luckiest girl in the world.”
The newly engaged pair spoke with People about the beachside San Diego proposal. Gabi described it as “perfect — totally unexpected and so full of love!”
The Bachelor Nation star revealed that her sister, Chloe, helped Zach plan the surprise. Chloe had organized “family photos” for the group, leading Gabi to think nothing unusual was happening.
“Everyone was calm and leaning into the whole 'family photos' bit, so I was convinced [the proposal] wasn’t happening… When the actual proposal was happening, I thought Zach was apologizing for not proposing… and then suddenly he was down on one knee,” she shared.
Gabi’s Bachelor Nation bestie Jess Girod was also there, capturing photos from the side.
Many Bachelor Nation stars flooded the comments with love and congratulations.
Charity Lawson wrote, “Crying!!!! Sooo happy for y’all, love you both!!!!” Bri Springs added, “Awwww congratulations!!!!!! Screaming!” And Kaity Biggar Shallcross chimed in, “FINALLY!!!!!!! 😍 Congrats you guys! ❤️❤️❤️ We’ve been waiting for this!!!!!”
We couldn’t agree more, wishing Gabi and Zach all the best in this exciting next chapter!
