ABC's Dr. Jennifer Ashton announces engagement to Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner
ABC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton announced during Monday's broadcast of GMA3 that she got engaged to Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner over the New Year.
"It was the best New Year's of my life," she said.
Werner was not mentioned by name, but a photo of him and Ashton was shown during the broadcast.
Ashton described Werner as a "producer."
In addition to his investment in the Fenway Sports Group, he was a television producer for shows including "The Cosby Show," "Roseanne," "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "That '70s Show."
"We're very happy and very excited and it's just a sign that good things can come out of the pandemic," Ashton said.
GMA3 co-anchor T.J. Holmes asked Ashton to show the ring.
"It's very nice, and it's very sparkly," Ashton said.
In addition to her work with ABC News, Ashton is a practicing OB-GYN.
Werner is also chairman of the Liverpool Football Club.