Ashlee Simpson is off the market

Pete Wentz and Ashlee announced their engagement yesterday. "We know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete and I, and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because you guys are the best," Simpson said in a statement. "Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are happily engaged. Thank you for all of your support and well wishes – it means the world to us. We consider this to be a very private matter, and we wanted to be the first to tell you and to hear it straight from us."

Simpson's dad says they are "blessed and so excited to have Pete as part of (our) family." Riiight.

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