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The Italian top chef and singer Leo Bianchi got engaged to his longtime partner Lucia.

They have been together for 18 years and are the parents of twins Mattia and Nicolo.

The marriage proposal took place on the stage of the theater in his hometown of Ancona, Italy, the singer announced on social networks.

"After 18 years together and 9-year-old twins, I decided to take the second most important step of my life! It was exciting and joyful to do it with a smile... Now we will have to set the fateful date to say yes."

Lucia Andreucci, I will love you forever," shared Leo Bianchi.

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The happy event happened before Christmas, and so far the two have not announced when the wedding will be.

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