Davina Geiss surprises with a surprising proposal on TV!
Learn more about the groundbreaking 11-year media rights extension between ESPN and the NBA and WNBA and their future streaming plans.
Davina Geiss surprises with a surprising proposal on TV!
On May 31, 2025, 18-year-old Davina Geiss, daughter of the well-known self-made millionaire Robert Geiss, receives a marriage proposal as part of a television program. In the episode of “The Geissens – A Terribly Glamorous Family,” Davina is surprised with a romantic proposal from one of her bandmates, Marius. Preparations for the big moment are already in full swing, and both Davina's family and friends are excited about the idea.
Her sister Shania is particularly excited and describes Marius as charming and ideally suited for Davina. Robert Geiss also expresses his agreement and emphasizes that he couldn't wish for anything better for his daughter than someone who shares her lifestyle and ambitions. Viewers can look forward to an emotionally charged episode that not only features a proposal, but also many exciting moments and insights into the Geissens' glamorous life. This format combines reality TV with real feelings and challenges that the family experiences.
Sports news on ESPN and NBA
In parallel with developments in reality television, ESPN announced a major media rights extension with the NBA and WNBA. This landmark agreement extends for 11 years and covers the 2025-26 through 2035-36 NBA seasons and the 2026 through 2036 WNBA seasons. ESPN remains the primary media partner for both leagues.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed the new agreement in a press conference. A highlight of the collaboration is the exclusive broadcast of the NBA Finals and comprehensive live events that will be shown on ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform, launching in fall 2025.
Broadcasting rights and sports offerings
Under this agreement, ESPN secures broadcast rights to:
- Alle 11 NBA Finals und 10 exklusive NBA Conference Finals bis 2035
- Exklusive WNBA Semifinals in acht von 11 Saisons
- Jährliche Übertragung des WNBA All-Star Games und des WNBA Drafts
- Umfassende reguläre Saison- und Postseason-Pakete für ESPN und ABC
- Exklusive Übertragungen des NBA Drafts und des NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
In addition, ESPN will expand its offering to include new sports betting experiences for fans and receive rights to create a new NBA studio show.
With the media rights extension, ESPN strengthens its partnership with the NBA, which dates back to the 2002-03 season. These comprehensive offerings come at a time when both interest in basketball and the importance of streaming services are constantly growing.
The coincidence of events in reality television and professional sports shows how diverse the entertainment landscape is in 2025. As Davina Geiss captures the hearts of her fans with romantic moments, ESPN is ensuring the basketball community continues to receive top-notch content.