Photo: Kyle Abrams/InstagramKyle Abramsdidn’t find his forever onLove Is Blindseason 2, but he hasn’t given up on love.The reality star, 30,announced his engagementto his girlfriend, Deleanos Financial Vice PresidentTania Deleanos, on Monday.“In order for the perfect proposal, I knew there were two important acts I had to perform,” Abrams toldE! News. “One was surprise her with having both of our families there all whilst having their exact locations on her phone and two, hire the most authentic Mariachi band in Chicago.“Deleanos said she “loved everything about the way Kyle proposed” on April 11 and called the Mariachi band he hired “absolutely perfect!” Abrams popped the question at Room 1520 in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood with a custom platinum ring from Plum Diamonds.Abrams proposed toShaina Hurleyin the pods on season 2 of the Netflix dating show, but the two didn’t make it to the altar. Hurley, 33, has since marriedChristos Lardakis.SER BAFFO/NETFLIXAbrams and castmateDeepti Vempatigave their relationship a shot last year after she rejectedAbhishek “Shake” Chatterjeeat the altar on season 2. Vempati, 32, and Abrams' romance didn’t go the distance, though. Abramsposted in Septemberthat he and theI Choose Myselfauthor “decided to go our separate ways in early summer.“RELATED VIDEO:Love Is BlindStars Deepti Vempati and Kyle Abrams Are No Longer DatingAt the same time, Abrams announced he had “embarked on a new relationship.” He and Deleanos made their romance Instagram official in November.Abrams admitted toThe Listin September that he found dating “annoying” and “awkward” after going onLove Is Blind.Kyle Abrams/Instagram”[I’m] also like, ‘Is this person just intrigued in the moment, and will it fade?'” he wondered. “Are they really going to get to know me for me? Are they just curious to see what my life is like and then not be genuine?” It’s tricky.“But his desire to get married never faded. “That’s always been my goal,” Abrams said. “I’ve been excited to get married, and I’ve been saying that a lot lately.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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Kyle Abramsdidn’t find his forever onLove Is Blindseason 2, but he hasn’t given up on love.The reality star, 30,announced his engagementto his girlfriend, Deleanos Financial Vice PresidentTania Deleanos, on Monday.“In order for the perfect proposal, I knew there were two important acts I had to perform,” Abrams toldE! News. “One was surprise her with having both of our families there all whilst having their exact locations on her phone and two, hire the most authentic Mariachi band in Chicago.“Deleanos said she “loved everything about the way Kyle proposed” on April 11 and called the Mariachi band he hired “absolutely perfect!” Abrams popped the question at Room 1520 in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood with a custom platinum ring from Plum Diamonds.Abrams proposed toShaina Hurleyin the pods on season 2 of the Netflix dating show, but the two didn’t make it to the altar. Hurley, 33, has since marriedChristos Lardakis.SER BAFFO/NETFLIXAbrams and castmateDeepti Vempatigave their relationship a shot last year after she rejectedAbhishek “Shake” Chatterjeeat the altar on season 2. Vempati, 32, and Abrams’ romance didn’t go the distance, though. Abramsposted in Septemberthat he and theI Choose Myselfauthor “decided to go our separate ways in early summer.“RELATED VIDEO:Love Is BlindStars Deepti Vempati and Kyle Abrams Are No Longer DatingAt the same time, Abrams announced he had “embarked on a new relationship.” He and Deleanos made their romance Instagram official in November.Abrams admitted toThe Listin September that he found dating “annoying” and “awkward” after going onLove Is Blind.Kyle Abrams/Instagram”[I’m] also like, ‘Is this person just intrigued in the moment, and will it fade?'” he wondered. “Are they really going to get to know me for me? Are they just curious to see what my life is like and then not be genuine?” It’s tricky.“But his desire to get married never faded. “That’s always been my goal,” Abrams said. “I’ve been excited to get married, and I’ve been saying that a lot lately.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Kyle Abramsdidn’t find his forever onLove Is Blindseason 2, but he hasn’t given up on love.
The reality star, 30,announced his engagementto his girlfriend, Deleanos Financial Vice PresidentTania Deleanos, on Monday.
“In order for the perfect proposal, I knew there were two important acts I had to perform,” Abrams toldE! News. “One was surprise her with having both of our families there all whilst having their exact locations on her phone and two, hire the most authentic Mariachi band in Chicago.”
Deleanos said she “loved everything about the way Kyle proposed” on April 11 and called the Mariachi band he hired “absolutely perfect!” Abrams popped the question at Room 1520 in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood with a custom platinum ring from Plum Diamonds.
Abrams proposed toShaina Hurleyin the pods on season 2 of the Netflix dating show, but the two didn’t make it to the altar. Hurley, 33, has since marriedChristos Lardakis.
SER BAFFO/NETFLIX

Abrams and castmateDeepti Vempatigave their relationship a shot last year after she rejectedAbhishek “Shake” Chatterjeeat the altar on season 2. Vempati, 32, and Abrams’ romance didn’t go the distance, though. Abramsposted in Septemberthat he and theI Choose Myselfauthor “decided to go our separate ways in early summer.”
RELATED VIDEO:Love Is BlindStars Deepti Vempati and Kyle Abrams Are No Longer Dating
At the same time, Abrams announced he had “embarked on a new relationship.” He and Deleanos made their romance Instagram official in November.
Abrams admitted toThe Listin September that he found dating “annoying” and “awkward” after going onLove Is Blind.
Kyle Abrams/Instagram

“[I’m] also like, ‘Is this person just intrigued in the moment, and will it fade?'” he wondered. “Are they really going to get to know me for me? Are they just curious to see what my life is like and then not be genuine?” It’s tricky.”
But his desire to get married never faded. “That’s always been my goal,” Abrams said. “I’ve been excited to get married, and I’ve been saying that a lot lately.”
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