Normani Says She Had ‘Absolutely No Idea’ DK Metcalf Was Going to Propose to Her
The pop star also shared how many kids she wants to have someday on Friday's (April 4) "Jennifer Hudson Show."
Last month, DK Metcalf proposed to Normani — and according to the “Motivation” singer, she was totally clueless that the NFL wide receiver was going to pop the question.
While stopping by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Friday (April 4), Normani told her side of the story, describing how the new member of the Pittsburgh Steelers popped the question during a family gathering in Houston. “I had absolutely no idea,” she began. “As oblivious as oblivious can get, that was me.”
The former Fifth Harmony member went on to explain that Metcalf was originally going to propose to her a year prior on a trip to Turks and Caicos, but ultimately decided to wait as not to overshadow the June 2024 release of Normani’s debut solo album, Dopamine. Fast forward to last month, when the wide receiver tricked the musician into thinking that she was headed to a birthday celebration for his sister — but really, it was her own engagement that she walked into.
“I’m like, dang, I hope I don’t ruin the surprise… I thought I was in on the surprise, but I got surprised,” Normani told Hudson, noting that the room in which Metcalf proposed was decorated with bunches of flowers, as well as a violinist and pianist. “He really did it up for me.”
The “Wild Side” musician’s visit to the talk show comes just a few weeks after Metcalf revealed their engagement during an NFL press conference following his recent trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Steelers. “Hold that rock up, baby,” he said at the time, gesturing to Normani sitting nearby, before telling reporters: “It was my sister’s spring break and just thought about getting the whole family together for a big kumbaya and joining our families with the ring.”
The couple first sparked dating rumors in summer 2022, going official on Instagram a year later. They were introduced by Ciara and Russell Wilson, who played with Metcalf on the Seahawks.
“[Ciara] kept telling me, ‘There’s this guy, there’s this guy,’ for literally like two years,” Normani told Hudson on Friday. “I was in a relationship at the time… but then when the time came around and the time was right, God put all of that together.”
Also on the show, Normani played a game of “Shake It or Share It,” wherein she had to either answer personal questions or bust a move in different styles of dance. While avoiding queries about secrets she hasn’t told her parents and the craziest things fans have done, the X Factor alum showed off her impressive breakdancing and disco skills. She did, however, reveal which celebrity she’d have officiate her wedding to Metcalf — “Ciara, easy,” she said” — as well as if she wants to have kids someday.
“Absolutely,” Normani replied. “My dream has always been four. I want a big family.”
Watch Normani on The Jennifer Hudson Show above and below.
