Sherri Shepherd Shows Off Her Engagement Ring

By The Editors of StyleList Posted Jan 11th 2011 12:00PM

The new view for comedian Sherri Shepherd is a flash of blinding bling.

The co-host of ABC's chat fest 'The View' returned from a holiday break to show off a ring finger featuring a 3-carat princess-cut diamond-and-platinum engagement ring from her new fiance, Los Angeles-based television writer Lamar Sally.

Moderator Whoopi Goldberg opened 'The View' yesterday morning with a shout-out to her beaming colleague, who was greeted with cheers from the studio audience and her cast mates, including Barbara Walters, as Shepherd raised her hand, and a screen behind the panel flashed a close-up of her shiny new Christmas gift.

Jewelry and style expert Michael O'Connor tells StyleList he's not surprised Shepherd was happy to show off the ring.

"The diamond cut is classic, but the pavé stones on the side make it modern and stylish," he says. "Since the diamonds were set in platinum, Sherri doesn't need to worry about them falling out." O'Connor put the price of the ring at approximately $70,000.

The couple, dating for about a year, were engaged with the nonchalant blessing of Jeffrey, Shepherd's 5-year-old son from a previous marriage, who was apparently more impressed with his own gift from Sally: a game.

Shepherd described the on-bended-knee proposal that followed: "And he said to Jeffrey, 'Can I marry your mom?' And Jeffrey's like, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, can I play with my game?' And he got on one knee and said, 'Mrs. Shepherd, would you be my wife?' And I said, 'Yeah.'"

Shepherd and Sally were introduced by mutual friend Niecy Nash, the comedian, host and former 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant.

Shepherd, who applauded and blew kisses at a picture shared with the audience of her with her fiance, thanked her co-hosts, who had advised her to keep the relationship low-key in its early stages.

"I told you last year, I met somebody at a party. But over the year, we were dating quietly because you guys were saying, 'Keep it quiet. Put some strength under your relationship.'"

Sally's writing credits include television shows such as 'The Nanny' and 'Rodney.' Co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck said of the future groom, "He's a good man." Shepherd did not announce a wedding date. Read More From StyleList >>>

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Tuesday 11 January

By Ted Bundy

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Too much KFC...

By Slash

Looks like the only guy that will have this black blubber ball is a guy that looks like her grandpa.

By hrhjrtjn

I cant believe what I hear on the "VIEW"??? Dherry is about as dumb as a mockingbird,BUT still the smartest one on the SHOW???LOLLOLLOLLOL- Im not kidding!!!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By sunshine

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Congrats I am so Happy for you! God Bless

By Karen

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About time, I was sooooooooooooo sick of hearing about her ex-husband and watching her throw herself at every man she came in contact with.

By tima maul

sherry bought her own ring

By Ralph Zuccaro

She used to BRag about how many ABORTIONS she has had??? Does anyone know the number??>?

It's better she aborted them, it will keep the crime rates a little lower and it will be a few less gang members on the streets.

By stu

9 ABORTIONS!!! r u proud of her barbra?

By Nanny66

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YOU ARE AN IDIOT!

Nothing more to say to an ignoramus and probably a lonely, old man!

By katieb

2 or 3

By Sam

She NEVER bragged about abortions. She did say that before she became a Christian she led a promiscuous lifestyle. Give the woman a break. I wish her happiness.

By Donna

It will not last. She is too much into herself. She is racist. She not too smart. And her fiance is from Detroit. And Sherri please I know you love your boobs but please get a better bra or get a breast reduction.

By bcgogirl

You are a liar and a fool, not as smart as Sherie or have her money, and why don't you have someone perform some unnecessary surgery on you. Start with that big mouth of yours.

bcgal you are the dumazz it's Sherri.

By Jap

what exactly is it about her that makes her a racist? huh

By Jane

I agree she is just another racist like those other hags on the show. Who cares if she's getting married. People get engaged everyday. She is flashing a 3 karat ring and then she is one of these greedy entertainment idiots who believe the CEO's are greedy. I don't believe she's a Christian.

By bounce59

Will she kill his baby's?

She'll probably eat it with some fried chicken.

By Sexy BlackGirl

Im happy for you Sherri God bless you both!!! And to the people talking about Im sure she doesnt care, get a life!!!

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