Jennifer Lopez's backup dancers stole the show and got engaged during a concert

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Backup dancers finally come to the front of the stage.

During JLo's Las Vegas show earlier in the week, fans were treated to an unexpected surprise when Lopez's longtime backup dancer Lake Smits took over the microphone to propose to fellow dancer Tera Perez. Smits and Perez were center stage as he dropped to one knee and pulled out a ring. Perez seemed a bit shocked at first but, ultimately, she said yes.

Lopez was positively ecstatic for the couple, hugging them and saying, "I love these two. He's danced with me for many years. Tera's danced with me for so many years. Thank you for letting us have this moment."

Perez then posted on Instagram both a video of the engagement and a sweet picture of the couple with the pop star.

Smits obviously spent a long time "Waiting for Tonight" and his patience was definitely rewarded.

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