This Morning's Dermot O'Leary' proud as punch' as he issues family update
This Morning star Dermot O'Leary took a moment to celebrate his wife's huge achievement this week on social media.
Dermot O'Leary has been a staple on TV for decades as he first hit screens back in the early 2000s when he fronted T4.
Since then, he's hosted The X Factor, competed in Celebrity Bake Off and took over from Eamonn Holmes as the Friday presenter for This Morning in 2021.
However, it looks as though he's not the only O'Leary who is known in the showbiz industry as his wife, Dee Koppang O'Leary, is a well-known TV & film Director.
This week, Dermot praised his wife on Instagram, celebrating her most recent success. Sharing a snap of Dee on his profile, he wrote: "Proud as punch. 2 Broadcast awards! Congrats @deekoppangoleary @happyprincetv and #teamrivals."
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It wasn't long before people commented on the post, with many congratulating Dee on the awards. DJ Lauren Laverne said: "AMAAAAZIIINNNGGGG [sic]"
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With Joel Dommett adding: "Yessssss [sic]", One follower commented: "Amazing Congratulations."
Someone else shared: "Congratulations Dee." With another one of Dermot's followers adding: "Brilliant .Well done Dee."
Although she's behind many well known shows, such as The Crown, Bridgerton, Dee's most recent work has been highly praised as she's one of the people who brought Jilly Cooper's book Rivals to life.
Dermot O'Leary and his wife Dee Koppang O'Leary at a red carpet event
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The popular series, which is available to watch on Disney+, was set in the 1980s and focuses on the cutthroat world of TV.
A synopsis for the series reads: "It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV, where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms.
"Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom in this highly anticipated adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novel?"
Starring the likes of David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Emily Atack, the eight-part series was highly praised by viewers, who enjoyed watching the drama and scandals unfold.
Now, the show is well into filming season two as Rivals creator and executive producer Dame Jilly Cooper shared her enthusiasm.
Rivals was one of the biggest shows of 2024
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She commented: "I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us.
"It was magical working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season and seeing everyone fall head over heels for my beloved characters.
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"I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!"
Rivals is available to watch on Disney+
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