This Morning star 'proud as punch' as they share sweet family news
Dermot O'Leary has been a familiar face on television for years, having first graced screens in the early 2000s as the host of T4.
Since his debut, he's taken on presenting duties for The X Factor, shown off his baking skills in Celebrity Bake Off and stepped into Eamonn Holmes' shoes as the Friday presenter for This Morning in 2021.
Yet, Dermot isn't the only O'Leary making waves in the entertainment industry; his wife, Dee Koppang O'Leary, is an acclaimed TV and film director.
This week, Dermot took to Instagram to express his pride for his wife's latest achievements, reports Wales Online.
He posted a photo of Dee with the caption: "Proud as punch. 2 Broadcast awards! Congrats @deekoppangoleary @happyprincetv and #teamrivals."
The post quickly garnered attention, with many friends and followers extending their congratulations. DJ Lauren Laverne commented: "AMAAAAZIIINNNGGGG [sic]"
Comedian Joel Dommett chimed in with: "Yessssss [sic]", while one fan wrote: "Amazing Congratulations."
Another follower expressed: "Congratulations Dee." While someone else wrote: "Brilliant .Well done Dee."
Dee's recent work has received particular acclaim; she was instrumental in adapting Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals for the screen.
The hit series, now streaming on Disney+, is set in the 1980s and delves into the fiercely competitive world of television.
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?".
Featuring stars including David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Emily Atack, the eight-episode series received rave reviews from audiences who relished watching the drama and scandals play out.
Currently, the programme is deep into production of its second series, with Rivals creator and executive producer Dame Jilly Cooper expressing her delight.
She remarked: "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.
"I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!"
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