At a Glance
- Sydney Segal, known for The Challenge and Survivor 41, announced her engagement to Anthony Dal on January 18, 2026.
- Dal proposed on bended knee in Brooklyn Bridge Park amid snow and freezing temperatures.
- The couple celebrated with a martini toast and dinner at Chelsea Living Room.
- Why it matters: Fans of the reality franchises are celebrating the next chapter for the fan-favorite competitor.
Sydney Segal is starting 2026 with a new title: fiancée. The 30-year-old reality star shared the news alongside longtime partner Anthony Dal in a joint Instagram post on Sunday, January 18.
The Proposal
Dal chose Brooklyn Bridge Park for the moment he dropped to one knee. A single photo captured Segal covering her face, overcome with emotion, while Dal gazed up at her. Both wore winter coats and sneakers, braving the snow and cold for the milestone.
The joint caption read:
> “Queen, Esquire, God’s Gift, but above all else, the best title is Fiancée 💗”
Social Media Celebration
Dal amplified the announcement across his own channels:
- Reposted the proposal shot to his Instagram Stories with three white heart emojis and Kehlani’s “Nights Like This” playing.
- Shared a second image of Segal smiling, martini in hand, her sparkling engagement ring front and center, captioned simply “New bling.”
Friends React First
Leka Sodade, Segal’s The Challenge costar, revealed she received an early FaceTime call with the happy couple. She posted a screenshot showing Segal flashing the ring while Dal sat beside her.
Sodade’s overlay text:
> “OMG MY FAVESSSSSS”
She added a trio of emojis: face holding back tears, face with love hearts, and a red heart.
From Survivor to Engagement
Segal’s reality-TV résumé includes:
- 2021 – Runner-up on Survivor 41, earning $25,000.
- 2025 – MTV’s The Challenge competitor.
Despite their public careers, Segal and Dal have kept their romance low-key since 2024, sprinkling social-media glimpses of trips to:
- London
- Greece
- Germany
- The Netherlands
Hint of What Was Coming
Just weeks before the proposal, Segal posted a black-and-white photo from a party with a telling caption:
> “High value alone, unmatched together 🖤”
The post now reads as a quiet pre-engagement nod to the strength of their bond.
Key Takeaways
- January 18, 2026, marks Segal’s transition from competitor to fiancée.
- The outdoor, snow-dusted proposal aligns with the couple’s shared love of travel and adventure.
- Friends like Sodade were looped in immediately, underscoring the tight-knit support system surrounding the pair.
- With wedding planning ahead, fans can expect occasional updates, though the couple’s track record suggests they’ll keep most details private.
