This Morning star posts rare snap with other half as they celebrate special milestone
In an adorable tribute that has his fans swooning, Dermot O'Leary has let the world get a glimpse of his beautiful wife Dee Koppang on their 12th wedding anniversary. Known for keeping his private life under wraps, the 51 year old This Morning favourite surprised followers this weekend with a heart-warming Instagram post to celebrate his and Dee's special day. He melted hearts by posting a throwback photo from their wedding, showing the pair in blissful celebration.
In the precious black and white picture, Dee looks radiant in her bridal gown, while Dermot, recognisable as the former X Factor host, cuts a sharp figure in his suit, both immersed in dance during their memorable nuptials. Their romance story began at a TV production company, which later flourished into a nine-year courtship leading up to Dermot's poignant proposal in New York in 2011, though they kept the engagement low-key initially.
Despite their penchant for privacy, that same year, the late Caroline Flack let the cat out of the bag during an episode of Xtra Factor by revealing their commitment to each other. When probed by the late presenter about the time it took to propose, Dermot's reply was simply perfect: "Well, you don't rush into these things.", reports the Mirror.
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The couple eventually exchanged vows in September 2012 at the quaint St Mary's Church in Chiddingstone, opting for an intimate ceremony with a strictly small gathering. While not much is known publicly about their union, Dermot has occasionally spoken out about the "secret" behind their enduring and "successful" love story.
During a candid fan Q&A, he shared his relationship wisdom, saying it's all about "slack and compromise". "No marriage is perfect. From the start we gave each other a lot of slack and compromised," he revealed. "This person's your best friend. Try not to give them a hard time. It's down to letting someone still have an active life individually. It's about being there when you need to be there."
Earlier in the year, Dermot and his seldom-seen wife Dee Koppang made a surprise appearance at the premiere of All Of Us Strangers. The couple, who have been married since 2012, are known for keeping a low profile but decided to make an exception for this star-studded event, where they were seen mingling with A-list actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
The This Morning host certainly didn't go unnoticed as he and Dee struck a pose for the cameras. Dee, 45, a film producer known for her work on hits like The Crown and Bridgerton, dazzled in a black velvet mini-dress adorned with gold embroidery at the collar, paired with a chic long black double-breasted coat.
She elevated her ensemble with some eye-catching gold heels and wore her hair in an elegant updo that framed her face beautifully. This Morning's host, Dermot, looked dapper in a matching black coat and polo top, similar to Dee's outfit. He completed his look with black trousers, shiny leather shoes, and a flat cap.