EMOTIONAL EXPLOSION: Lorraine presenter Christine Lampard makes emotional WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Christine Lampard graced television screens once again on Thursday (7 August) as she took the helm of ITV’s Lorraine, stepping in for the regular host, Lorraine Kelly.
Delivering the latest entertainment and lifestyle updates, Christine also conducted a heartfelt interview with Kelsey Parker and received health insights from Dr Hilary Jones.
To kick off the programme, Christine was joined by broadcaster Nicola Thorp and ITV’s UK editor Paul Brand to discuss the day’s top stories.
A new study caught their attention, revealing that less than half of the UK adult population are married, with many choosing to remain unwed.
The discussion led Christine, Nicola, and Paul to share insights into their own marital lives. Christine disclosed that she and her husband Frank Lampard are approaching a significant anniversary, reports Belfast Live.
“We’re 10 years married this Christmas. A whole decade!” exclaimed Christine to her colleagues. “We’re going to do a party. We might do a party, so there you go, you’re all invited!”
Christine and Frank’s romance began in 2009 after an introduction by Piers Morgan at the Pride of Britain Awards, culminating in their wedding in 2015 in London. The couple welcomed their first daughter in 2018 and a son in 2021.
Christine also plays a loving stepmother role to Frank’s two daughters from his previous relationship with Spanish model Elen Rivas.
Christine was thrilled to share her announcement following Nicola’s own joyous update about her marriage at the beginning of the segment, as she excitedly disclosed that she too is approaching a significant milestone.
“I say this as somebody whose wedding anniversary is next week – my first anniversary! Yes, very much freshly married,” Nicola confided to Christine and Paul.
Christine hailed the revelation as “magnificent” and lavished praise on a snapshot from Nicola’s nuptials, noting it’s a day she will forever “cherish”.
Delving into details of her own wedding, Nicola shared: “For us, it was a party. We didn’t change our names, I don’t actually know to this day, what our legal status change is. I said that in my wedding speech! I said ‘I don’t really know!'”.
Nicola tied the knot with her beau Nikesh Patel in 2024 after their romance blossomed in 2021 and they got engaged in 2023. Last year, the couple, including former Coronation Street star Nicola, celebrated the arrival of their first child.
Nikesh has made a name for himself in the acting world with roles in the BBC sitcom Starstruck, Prime Video thriller The Devil’s Hour, and Hulu’s miniseries Four Weddings and a Funeral. He teamed up with Nicola for Celebrity Hunted in 2023.
