Dermot O’Leary expecting first child with wife Dee Koppang 18 years after they met

3 February 2020, 11:49

Dermot O’Leary has announced his wife Dee Koppang O’Leary is expecting their first child in a heartwarming social media post.

The X Factor host shared the happy pregnancy news on his Instagram as the husband and wife attended the BAFTA Nominees’ Party 2020 on Saturday evening.

Dermot’s post featured a wreath with white petals surrounding a board which read: “Koppang O’Leary productions presents ‘new arrival’ coming soon.”

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The couple began dating in 2002 after meeting while working at the same TV production company.

Dermot, 46, later proposed to Dee in 2011 during a romantic trip to New York, marrying the following year at St Mary’s Church in Chiddingstone.

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We’re pleased to announce that we’re expecting a little Koppang O’Leary... @deekoppangoleary

A post shared by Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) on Feb 1, 2020 at 11:18am PST

In celebration of their seventh wedding anniversary last month, Dermot shared a touching message for Dee, posting: “Seven years married to this superhero.

“Never a second wasted in her company. Like the boss says, ‘We love the company of those who reflect the best of us’.

“Happy to reside in the shadow of your eclipse @deekoppangoleary… and she never spilt a drop of that espresso martini.”

Following the pregnancy announcement, friends and fans rushed to congratulate the couple, with presenter Holly Willoughby writing: “This is just such wonderful news… love you both.”

Rochelle Humes said: “The best news ever!!!! SO happy for you both,” as Ruth Langsford commented: “How wonderful! Congrats both.”

Ant and Dec wrote: “YES! Huge congrats and huge love x,” while Gary Kemp said: “Congratulations guys! Amazing news! Xxxxx.”

The TV presenter previously spoke to Fabulous Magazine in 2015 about children, saying: “I definitely want kids, but I’ve got a very busy wife with a very busy life.

“It’s not fair for me to say, ‘I want kids now’. I do want kids with my wife, but I want them when we both think it’s the right thing to happen.”

Congratulations Dermot and Dee!