India, Aug. 18 -- Bella Thorne shut down her critics after they took issue with her proposal to fiance Mark Emms. The 27-year-old shared the news of her engagement over the weekend, telling followers she decided to get down on one knee herself. Her Instagram post featured photos and clips from the intimate setup, complete with candles, flowers, and red heart-shaped balloons that read "I Love You." Take a look at her post here:

"3 years ago we met, 1 year later he proposed, Now 1 year later so did I," she captioned the carousel that showed her offering Emms a ring. The romantic gesture came two years after he had already popped the question.

While the Instagram post drew plenty of support, it also sparked debate. One comment in particula...