The Greatest Showman - From Now On Flash Mob Surprise Proposal

After months of under-the-radar planning and rehearsal, on Sunday 22nd December I surprised my wonderful partner Naomi with this performance.
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Context:
Naomi loves watching people perform live but knows I don’t have a musical bone in my body. Always considered myself tone deaf and rhythmically challenged. But that just made for a perfect surprise. The Greatest Showman is one of her favourite films and Soundtracks, which led me to this song.
Between work and our two kids we rarely have time to go out. A week ago I surprised her with tickets to a ‘wine and cheese’ event at a hotel in a nearby town. The tickets were fake, but gave me an excuse to get babysitters, and strategically walk past a ‘random’ bar for us to dip into...
... here’s a video of how it went down.
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Thanks:
HUGE thanks to Mike Freeman and the Singers Space in Soho (London) for teaching me to sing. I couldn’t hit one note before his lessons.
HUGE thanks to Becca and Alie the warm and immensely talented musicians, and to Kris Boobyer and the Enchorus choir (Alex, Amy, Giulia, Jamie, Josephine, Katie, Louisa, Shayanne), who all sounded amazing.
HUGE thanks to The Boom in Windsor, Barry the Manager, Brad PR Manager, and the staff that looked after us.
HUGE thanks to Yasmin for helping me keep my head screwed on rehearsing, assembling and choreographing the amazing dancers (George, Bianca, Felix, Lashon, Jonny) and to Billy and Julian for filming it all.
But most of all thanks to Naomi, who everyday helps me see and do things I’d never imagined. I’d do this a thousand times over for her.

[@Delushorna]

"Ben dont touch that" - HAHAHHAA^^

[@liamfinlay2039]

She didn't see the two guys flip. Still... "Mission accomplished"

[@nikkidean4623]

This is mad!! I went to school with her!! I was actually in tears watching this!! Naomi you lucky lady it’s so nice to see this!!

[@ridley2734]

I usually dislike such "flashmob" proposals, because all the work is done by others. But not here - you did a great performance and put most of the effort into it, nicely done!

[@PsychicX720]

A lot of the work is done by others but at the same time there’s also a lot of planning that goes into it as well for any kind of flash mob but I definitely get your point

[@JhonyOliveira379]

OH MY GOD!!!!!! Is the best flash mob proposal that i've seen in my whole life! brought me to tears!!!

[@sophieleach3803]

Okay hello “not musical”?????? Your vocals are insane?? This is absolutely amazing and a huge congratulations

[@aidancues]

41 year old man here just left in tears!! Fucking brilliant. There are great people out there!

[@KAF128]

For "the LEAST musical man on earth" that was a pretty good performance ! Congrats to you both.

[@omadechisomagaokanya470]

Congratulations. This is so sweet, I wish you guys all the hapiness in the world.

[@benpalmer7803]

Omade Chisomaga Okanya thank you so much Omade :)

[@johanjohan9001]

@@benpalmer7803 it's like from a movie film thanks for the song thanks for the proposal

[@davidleavitt835]

@Ben Palmer Mazel Tov to you both! God bless and keep.

[@alanbuechler]

​@@johanjohan9001From now on is from The Greatest Showman

[@ijeomaossi61]

I literally had tears in my eyes, this was AMAZING. Wishing you married bliss!

[@WatchDogNeverSleeps]

Life should be filled with moments like this!

[@john.hughes]

So beautiful. True love

[@asogskygh8776]

My!! This felt like something by Broadway..... dare I say even better.

[@legendDeadman]

Cried watching this. It's beautiful. May you both live happily ever after :)

[@fernsp3307]

This is the sweetest thing ever not many ppl out there would go all out 😿😿

[@Melli19831]

Was für ein Antrag Ich heule mit 😢

[@macid384]

That was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! ❤God Bless your Marriage 🎉🥰✝️

[@marikarei]

I just cried. The Bar is set up high.

[@mysweetchloe]

I cried thru this whole thing...she is one lucky girl 👰‍♀

[@granata6]

Sei un grande.bravo

[@GiangLe-jl9yb]

How can someone with pipes better than most be labelled as not musical? That was amazing! I just wish you had a mic at the beginning

[@Ramtraxx]

What a Girl could want more than this!

[@inkbetween5427]

I legit CRIED this was wonderful!

[@cassemma1]

This is the most romantic thing I have ever seen. What a lucky girl. Best surprise proposal EVER

[@kquintez]

Definitely cried on this one

[@boatymcboatface666]

Damn that eyelash in eye while I'm cutting onions 😭😊💕

[@Jrdnxy]

Humanity is capable of oozing sheer beauty, that was excellent to watch. Loved every second

[@nikoskraan1468]

Who's cutting unions?? I have special memories about this song. Great to see that it means so much to others as well! Wish you guys all the luck in the world Ben and Naomi!

[@teddykgb3365]

Ben, hands down. This is THE ULTIMATE PROPOSAL! I have done an average proposal at the beach (but she has still said yes:-)) Great job!

[@shardownmvngaming]

I click this video accidentally when searching for "from now on flash mob". one of the best accidental click ever. Congrats for you two, I wish you two always happy together and forever. Thanks for sharing this sweetness and happiness

[@chrisrichards1424]

Yo MY DUDE yall killed it!!!

[@benpalmer7803]

Thanks! :)

[@user-rp4yy5ov1d]

Just saw video today and I cried. Congratulations 🎉

[@oceangirld25]

This was AMAZING! I have never cheered so hard for a stranger on the internet!! You go Ben! This was precious! I've never been a fan of massively public proposals or proposals that involve many friends or the whole family and things like this but this was incredible. The thought, the planning and the heart behind is was amazing. So happy, so pure. :)

[@fezzik7619]

Well done. The effort is incredible here. The fact that you’re not a singer and still were brave enough to do this shows your dedication. It’s a great start for you two.

[@shelbydejesus4555]

Beautiful! My husband, who considers himself the worst singer there could possible exist, also sang to me when he proposed. This video made me cry a lot. Many blessings and wishing you guys the best in this new big stage of your life

[@margamadhuri7169]

Yes!!! There are tears!!!!

[@ryanmartinez3181]

This is so sweet and so beautiful. I'm a guy and I'm not ashamed to say this but I am a major romantic and I love the way that this guy proposed!!! I love it!!!

[@tonyavernon]

Dude- you sounded AMAZING!! I'm sitting at my desk trying to hold the tears back!

[@jodiheitbrink8727]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

[@JohnSo]

Ok I'm dehydrated by crying. This was beautiful in so many ways.

[@maddiebrock8223]

Came from the Facebook group you posted this in. Amazing job! Wish you guys the best life!

[@benpalmer7803]

Maddies Voice Thank you so much ☺️

[@Galerak1]

Dude's got class

[@MM-zm1xw]

Oh, man! Crying here. What a beautiful and special moment! Amazing! Congratulations to all that made part of this.

[@kunarav9053]

Love the smile from the drummer (4:30), the dancers were a bit much only because of the space they had, and the singers were terrific. And, oh yeah, you have a heck of a voice! Well done! Mission Accomplished!

[@yarasub]

Well done Ben,well done 😊😊😊. You got me Ben I’m tearing up.😢

[@bernadettepacheco2681]

So beautiful 💙💜 Behind every great man is an even greater woman. You are both truly Blessed 🦋🦋

[@leeclark869]

Ok this goes on my binge watch of happiness list

[@TheMissRyn]

🥲 omg. Congratulations

[@maxinejordan9609]

That has to be the best proposal ever‼️ Loved it.

[@76tabbycat]

Congratulations to you both, may you have many years of happiness and joy. Well done Ben your performance was outstanding!

[@wehoscotty123]

Such a sucker for romance! Love this,

[@karinademelo5737]

Congratulations❤

[@jacob5318]

Beautiful man. Just beautiful.

[@MiaMargaretx3]

It’s 2:49 am and I’m a WRECK this was the best!! All the happiness to you two!

[@user-vc5id2hq7i]

What a fantastic gesture. Now the secret is to keep them coming.

[@constanzekleybor6581]

My Tears run,so much Love💑

[@azzahilwani8739]

How dare you make me crying A LOT ( /TTATT)/

[@yellowmecanic3369]

I cried even more than the day I was born

[@MsDancingdolphin]

Crying! What a beautiful way to propose!

[@ghostmerchant410]

Wow 👏. New Zealand 🇳🇿 in full lockdown. This video took me somewhere else. Absolutely loved it.

[@benpalmer7803]

Thank you so much!

[@markhoy9816]

Mighty

[@esdrassoares1305]

This guy is amazing 🛐

[@eloraj8655]

This is litterally how I've dreamed for someone to propose to me..

[@davidellis8811]

Well done sir 👏👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MissL4lly]

Yes ok, so I'm crying, congratulations from me. :)

[@alexhill-knight9540]

Stunning video! It was a pleasure to be singing with Enchorus for this once in a lifetime occasion

[@benpalmer7803]

Alex Hill-Knight thanks again 😊🎉

[@mariecruickshank7289]

Just beautiful.✌✌✌✌🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@NektariosOrfanidis]

So sweet of you, i cried after all

[@jaysagun6793]

In conclusion = just beautiful

[@jaynicho2007]

Wow wow wow wow ❤️❤️

[@SuperHollygrovechick]

Not me sobbing

[@FrostshapeOG]

Wow! Amazing and wholesome! Good on you From Reddit.

[@benpalmer7803]

Thank you :)

[@kaylaeakin5088]

I am sobbing

[@squirrelbeez5123]

BEAUTIFUL 😭😭😭😭

[@keithhassan7804]

Wow you the man..

[@niikonielsen3734]

Give me back my tears bro

[@andredosreis6943]

You're an amazing guy, Ben!!! I'm really happy for you!

[@queenbee2371]

Well done Ben, this is amazing, she's a lucky girl!!

[@sunshinecole246]

This is possibly the best proposal I have ever seen! Thank you random YT selection😀

[@OMGitsKristinaxD]

I wouldn’t have believed you weren’t musically inclined if you hadn’t stated it.

[@barbaravuillaumelecorre2069]

OMG, I just discovered this video. It is so amazing, the best proposal I've ever seen ! Long and happy life to you both !!!!

[@jamiemills8310]

That was awesome Chocked me Well done Ben

[@123jrh1]

wow goosepimples on goosepimples loved it

[@thetemplar8695]

Epic brother! Congratulations and wishing you all the absolute best! Love IS the key and you guys surely have that! Keep it and hold it ever dear! 🙏

[@juliemitchell8983]

Awwwwww this is adorable! Huge congratulations and well done for organising it all. Wishing you both all the best.

[@robandkarrie]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!!!! Omg this is amazing!!!!!

[@ghchic2568]

Wow beautiful proposal

[@benpalmer7803]

Thank you :)

[@glendrennan1458]

Omg !!that was brilliant !respect is due fella ,good drills ,I salute you !!!

[@AIRTON_VON_AH_777]

Beautiful!

[@15mTalent]

Incredible idea and so well done! Congratulations!

[@aaronaustria8241]

I'm not crying!!!! You are!!! T_T

[@AgustinOAvaca]

Wow!! Amazing 🥹👌🏻

[@EowynG191]

Epic.

[@EowynG191]

Bawling! ❤

[@percymonroe7028]

That was freaking awesome!

[@DS-ko4vm]

Never settle for less then a Ben in your life.

[@maxinejordan9609]

D S • I had a Ben and more. It was more than I ever dreamed of. He was truly my Prince 👑.

[@maxinejordan9609]

I miss him every day. But I will see him again. 🙏🏻

[@kimberly-abriefongrief7777]

MAGNIFICENT!!!

[@stephaniejenkins7822]

I just came across this and it's so adorable to watch! You put a lot of hard work into this and it certainly shows, well done and congratulations! :D

[@garageofhorror5068]

That was awesome 🎉

[@clarenceloieprima6747]

This is really beautiful! Congrats!

[@JPenticton]

Absolutely awesome! Good job Ben! And congrats 🥳