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THIS Morning viewers were left in tears on Friday after a couple with Down's Syndrome became engaged live on air.

Niki Wyatt and Samantha Lochrie appeared on the show alongside their mums Jackie and Kim to discuss the fact the couple were banned from kissing at their local youth club.

Down's Syndrome couple Niki Wyatt and Samantha Lochrie got engaged on Friday's This Morning
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Down's Syndrome couple Niki Wyatt and Samantha Lochrie got engaged on Friday's This MorningCredit: ITV
Viewers were in tears at the proposal
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Viewers were in tears at the proposalCredit: Twitter
Another thought it was "the cutest thing"
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Another thought it was "the cutest thing"Credit: Twitter

Their behaviour was deemed 'inappropriate' despite them both being over 18, but after discussing what happened, the story took a more upbeat turn.

Given his cue by his mum, Niki, 30, got up from the sofa and got down on one knee in front of his girlfriend, producing a ring and asking her to marry him.

Samantha, 23, immediately said yes, and melted the hearts of the nation at the same time.

Niki proposed to his girlfriend live on air
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Niki proposed to his girlfriend live on airCredit: ITV
One viewer said the couple were 'beautiful' for finding love with each other
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One viewer said the couple were 'beautiful' for finding love with each otherCredit: Twitter

One viewer said: "That was actually the cutest thing I've ever watched", while another added: "Sam & Nicky, it's hard to find love nowadays. U 2 are gorgeous & lucky to hav each other. Sooo cute! Beautiful [sic]".

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A third agreed, writing: "Aww crying so much at the wee Down syndrome couple getting engaged on @thismorning."

The couple then shared a kiss for the cameras as their proud mums watched on with tears in their eyes.

Niki presented a beautiful ring as he was down on one knee
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Niki presented a beautiful ring as he was down on one kneeCredit: ITV
Even people who don't normally cry at their TV choked up at the scenes
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Even people who don't normally cry at their TV choked up at the scenesCredit: Twitter

Their plight and romance was too much for some viewers to handle, with one writing on Twitter: "Just blubbered my eyes out.

"I have a gorgeous Down's Syndrome nephew & I want him to live his life without prejudice."

The couple melted viewers' hearts
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The couple melted viewers' heartsCredit: ITV
One viewer hoped her Down's nephew could follow their lead
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One viewer hoped her Down's nephew could follow their leadCredit: Twitter

Another said: "I'm not normally an emotional person but this story even left a lump in my throat. Congrats to the happy couple."

A third added: "How beautiful. Got tears now. Congratulations to both of you."

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