Australian surf icon and Ironman competitor Jett Kenny and social media star Lily Brown have broken their silence after a whirlwind public engagement. Their announcement sent shockwaves across media outlets — especially after fans spotted that Lily appeared visibly taken aback when Jett popped the question.

In a joint statement released on social media, the couple clarified that Lily’s stunned reaction was genuine. According to Jett, he had planned a heartfelt proposal weeks ago, under the guise of a casual dinner. “I wanted the moment to be totally unexpected — to catch her off guard,” Jett admitted. Lily added that she was still processing the surprise, describing the moment as “overwhelming in the best way possible.”

Despite rapid speculation that the engagement was a publicity stunt, they emphasized it was far from staged. Friends and family, they said, were fully aware — but everything unfolded so fast that even close ones were taken by surprise.

The couple also hinted at a future wedding date, promising more details soon. Social-media reaction has been a mix of excited support and stunned disbelief. For now, Jett and Lily prefer to enjoy their engagement privately — but their story already has fans around the world waiting for what’s next.