It's the biggest, bestest Hills finale event ever -- and we're bringing you live updates from the red carpet and inside the party all throughout the evening! Who's we? That'd be myself, Control Freak (I sometimes go by Lisa, too), and my feisty co-blogger, Show Girl (who I sometimes call Debbie ... or Squeaky Knuckles).
So check in right here on Remote Control for up-to-the-minute reports on cast arrivals (Speidi in da house! Can I get a woot woot?) and fan reactions to the most shocking episode of the season series!

HERE'S THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS:
12:39am: From the bottom of our heartsies, thanks for reading our updates tonight and sharing in all the fun. We had a blast fo sho, but it's late and all the stars have gone home (or back to their luxe hotels for an invite-only afterparty). So g'night, g'luck and happy dreamin' of Dan Levy-slash-Justin Bobby by your bedside.
12:02am: The crowd is finally beginning to disperse -- some of them are a little rowdy after an action-packed evening of celebrity sightings, an exciting musical performance and the hug heard around the world. We need to ask one guy to please stop yelling, "Audrina's a Patridge in a pear tree!" directly into our eye.
We're feeling pretty beat as well, but as we sluggishly pack up to go, we get ourselves a second wind. Speidi are taking more pics with fans, and suddenly we realize that we never got a good look at those now infamous wedding bands. So we call out, "Spencer! Heidi! Are you wearing your rings?" Indeed they are -- but they've already switched out the Cabo gift shop temps (made of fake leather -- pleather! -- as confirmed by Heidi) for some really beautiful yet understated diamond bands. "We had to do something about those other ones," Spencer says while showing off his new bling. Check it:

11:24pm: During the final commercial break, Heidi poses for pics with fans, shakes some hands and asks how everyone's night is going. She seems sincerely grateful for all the attention.
And what's this? Spencer just admitted to sometimes being a jerkface? Amahzing night it is.

11:07pm: The Superfans are clamoring for a glimpse of Speidi! And the newly re- engaged couple is giving the people what they want. Fact: Spencer just climbed into the audience and took pics with some lucky ladies in the front row! And Heidi just bumped her head on a low-hanging snowflake while trying to pose with a fanboy. Now that's commitment!
11:00pm: Our ears are still ringing from the shrieking (the crowd was showing their love for LC), but we're 99% sure we just heard a chant of "Bromance" echo through the crowd. Meanwhile, we just spotted Speidi sneaking a quiet romantic moment out on the patio. Kissing with no cameras?? Now we KNOW they're in love!

10:45pm: During the commercial break Justin's motioning to Jessi that he can barely hear her. Maybe that has something to do with the knit hat pulled over his ears? Just sayin' ...
10:43pm: Jessi just encouraged Justin to pick up Audrina's (promise?) ring by getting down on one knee. We say: Go for it, dude! The only thing better than the first-ever Hills wedding? A double-header ...

10:40pm: Oh, the cheering when Spencer says he wants to (finally) give Heidi the wedding of her dreams! Mazel, Spence -- you now have the people behind you!
10:24pm: Did Heidi and Lauren just embrace?? The crowd's oohing and awwing says "yes." We haven't seen any tears (yet!) but we've been waiting for this hug since season 2! Four words, guys -- it's about frickin' time!
10:24pm: Dan and Jessi are serving the role of fluffers during commercial breaks, telling us we're the best-looking audience ever and requesting that we do our best hootin' and hollerin' when the cast hits the stage in mere moments.

BTW: Fans have been glued to the TV since the episode started. Nothing can shake them -- just take a look at this pic:

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