“He did learn to play the song on guitar that he wrote, and it was so beautiful”: Demi Lovato recalls Jutes’ surprise proposal

Demi Lovato recently spilled on one of the most romantic experiences of her life, the day that now-husband Jordan "Jutes" Lutes proposed to her. Almost two years after she got engaged, she spilled new tea in a SiriusXM interview that makes the proposal even more special.

"He did learn to play the song on guitar that he wrote, and it was so beautiful," Lovato said.

Most impressive was the level of effort and emotion that was put into the gesture. Jutes took up guitar playing, wrote an original song based on their relationship, and used the song to propose to her. To Demi Lovato, the combination of the music, the very personal details ("Easter eggs" in the lyrics), and the surprise timing rendered the experience inimitably special.

Demi Lovato recalls Jutes’ surprise proposal

The greatest piece of information everyone's talking about is this: Jutes wasn't a seasoned guitarist to begin with, yet he spent a week writing out the chords of the song, practiced daily, and even wept during practice. The song ends with "Will you marry me?" and is built around their relationship, with little things reminding them of their relationship.

Before the proposal, Jutes had jokingly said that he did not want to propose during the holiday season, which meant that it could be overshadowed by all the other things that would happen during that time. Due to that, Demi Lovato was totally surprised when he proposed to her on December 16, 2023. She said that she generally can sense that something serious is about to occur, but in this instance, she was totally surprised.

Jutes also involved Demi’s team to help distract her shortly before the moment, ensuring the proposal felt intimate and unexpected. He later admitted that during practice, he messed up a lot, sometimes three out of four times, but on the day, he nailed it when it mattered.

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The proposal drew a lot of attention, of course, because of how personal it was. Fans responded emotionally to the idea of someone putting in that much effort: writing music, practicing, and coordinating surprises. It’s rare to see something so sincere in celebrity stories, and people loved that it came from a place of love rather than spectacle. Social media lit up with praise for Jutes’s courage and for Demi’s reaction, not knowing anything was coming despite earlier conversations about engagement.

Demi Lovato's response to the proposal is proof that the most lovely acts are always those that come from vulnerability, creativity, and love. What made this story so special was not the surprise itself, but the creativity and intent behind it. Jutes didn't just buy a ring and drop to one knee; he crafted something so intimate -- music, emotion, and patience-- and shocked Demi in the best way possible. For others, that is what romance is all about.

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