‘I’m Just Waiting for the Engagement Announcement’: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones’ Recent Video of the Two Singing Gershwin Puts Fans In Their Feelings

Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones surprised fans with their synchronous improvised vocal ability as they belted “Summertime” from the 1935 George Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess.” 

Diggs uploaded an Instagram video of him creating a beat with his mouth seconds before singing “Summertime.” As he began singing the iconic Broadway tune, he panned the camera over to Jones, who quickly picked up her beau’s groove and fell right into place singing along with him. 

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Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones. (Photo: @tayediggsinsta/Instagram)

Although it seemed like a well-thought-out plan, Diggs let his 1.2 million Instagram fans know that their singing video was an impromptu act. 

“Summertime improv. She’s just following and still sounds fresh [red heart],” Diggs captioned the video. 

The “Brown Sugar” actor’s comment section quickly filled with fans who were positively stunned by Jones’ raspy voice. 

“Apryl’s voice wow, a breath of fresh air”

“Come on vocals! I didn’t know Apryl could sang!! Okay now [fire emoji]”

“Apryl sounds good, sorry Taye but she ate you up!”

While many comments highlighted shock around Jones’ ability to hold a note, fans also noted the undeniable chemistry between Diggs and Jones, and couldn’t help but express their love for the couple’s relationship. 

“Ain’t not a couple out there that brings this much joy across my screen everyday”

“Y’all are my favorite couple out here now. Just the love and laughter you two share brings me so much joy to watch!”

“I’m just waiting for the engagement announcement, I love y’all together.”

Diggs and Jones have slowly become a popular couple amongst fans, they constantly post hilarious videos giving fans a slight look into their relationship past the paparazzi photos and speculations. 

While the two have never verbally declared they are an item, it is clear to everyone on the outside that there is a deep love and connection that has blossomed between the two entertainers. 

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