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Reba McEntire Engaged After Christmas Eve Proposal

12/16/2025

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The engagement of Reba McEntire and Rex Linn was initially planned for a safari in Africa, but Linn abandoned the idea after their guide warned about leopards.
He ended up proposing on Christmas Eve at their Tennessee ranch.
Linn described the shift on The Drew Barrymore Show, recounting the initial plan and the moment he realized a new location was needed, and their engagement was confirmed in September 2025.

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Story summary

The engagement of Reba McEntire and Rex Linn was initially planned for a safari in Africa, but Linn abandoned the idea after their guide warned about leopards.
He ended up proposing on Christmas Eve at their Tennessee ranch.
Linn described the shift on The Drew Barrymore Show, recounting the initial plan and the moment he realized a new location was needed, and their engagement was confirmed in September 2025.