Mum proposed to by stranger on new Aussie TV show

A single mum-of-two has been proposed to by a near-total stranger, just one hour after they first met.

The shock move is part of the new, aptly-named dating show The Proposal, which aims to compound a couple’s love story into its hour-long airtime.

Each episode will see eight singletons compete for the affection of one mystery love interest, with hope of a certain question ultimately being popped.

The twist? None of the contestants know what the person whose affections they’re competing for looks like – and their offer of marriage could ultimately be rejected.

The Proposal’s pilot is set to feature Jess, a single mum of two daughters whose ‘ultimate dream’ is to get married.

“I may not have many material things to give, but I have a lot of love. I have a lot of love and I think that that’s enough,” she says in the promo.

However, winning Jess’ heart won’t be easy and contestants will face four rounds, with hopefuls being dropped at each before a decision is made.

First up is first impressions round, followed by beachwear, and the finally answering some romantic and confronting questions and ultimately getting the tick of approval from a family member.

In its trailer, Jess is seen putting a bevy of eligible bachelors through their paces in a bid to decipher who could be the one.

With her two teary-eyed daughters watching on, one lucky man is seen dropping to one knee and asking the ultimate question.

But will she say yes?

The Proposal will air later this year on Channel Seven.

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