United Kingdom, April 11 -- Danny Cipriani and AnnaLynne McCord are engaged after a tumultuous on-and-off romance.

The 38-year-old former rugby union player popped the question with a gold ring that featured a 15-carat, emerald-cut diamond as well as seven small diamonds in the band, on Christmas Day (25.12.25) at the 90210 actress' home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends.

And AnnaLynne, 38, burst into tears for "10 minutes" before she eventually said "yes".

She recalled to People: "I cried for 10 minutes straight. At some point, I realised I had to answer. I said, 'Yes, but I can't even speak,' and he replied, 'That's OK, it's actually a good sign that you are quiet for once.'

"Then, we're all laughing."

The blonde bea...