Dermot O'Leary and wife Dee Koppang enjoy date night at ice-skating rink as they lead the stars at Somerset House's Skate launch party
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Dermot O'Leary and wife Dee Koppang enjoyed a date night at Somerset House's Skate launch party in London on Tuesday.
The This Morning star, 51, and partner Dee, 45, looked loved-up as they skated around the ice rink hand-in-hand.
Dermot bundled up in a black jacket and cream turtleneck top, teamed with chinos, brown Chelsea boots and a flat cap.
Meanwhile, Dee looked chic in an emerald coat, while also accessorising with a flat cap and carrying her belongings in a brown crossbody bag.
Other celebrities at the fun festive event included Jamie Dornan, Lennon Gallagher and Greg Davies.
Dermot O'Leary and wife Dee Koppang enjoyed a date night at Somerset House's Skate launch party in London on Tuesday
The This Morning star, 51, and partner Dee, 45, looked loved-up as they skated around the ice rink hand-in-hand
The couple enjoyed a warm drink after hitting the ice
In September, Dermot surprised fans by sharing an emotional tribute to his wife Dee Koppang on Instagram as he celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary.
The presenter took to his Instagram page on Saturday with a rare snap from their wedding day as they danced the night away together.
Dermot, who is usually fairly private about his family life, gave a rare insight by sharing the sweet shot of himself and Dee.
Alongside the photograph, he wrote: '12 years!'
The couple met when they were both working for the same television corporation and started dating in 2002 when they began a nine-year relationship.
Dermot got down on one knee during a trip in New York in 2011.
Despite keeping the news quiet themselves, C aroline Flack announced on the Xtra Factor that the couple had become engaged.
Dermot and the film producer eventually tied the knot a year later at St Mary's Church in Chiddingstone in September 2012.
Dermot bundled up in a black jacket and cream turtleneck top, teamed with chinos, brown Chelsea boots and a flat cap
Dee looked chic in an emerald coat, while also accessorising with a flat cap and carrying her belongings in a brown crossbody bag
She appeared in high spirits at the event
Lennon Gallagher posed with a glass of Whispering Angel at the event
He was joined by Isobel Richmond
Isobel showed off her skating skills on the rink
Jamie Dornan wrapped up in a navy jumper, khaki jacket and quirky orange carfe
Arielle Free stood out in a neon green jumper underneath her layers
Greg Davies appeared in high spirits at the event
Layton Williams showed off his impeccable style in black wide-leg trousers and blazer
Dermot has previously o pened up about being a father to a toddler and how becoming a parent has changed his priorities.
The television presenter lives in London with his wife Dee and their son Kasper, three.
Speaking to The Times last year, he explained how much energy is required to keep up with his young son, saying it can be 'full-on'.
Dermot said: 'I turned 50 this year and being a dad to a three-year-old can be full-on. A mate who had twins just before Kasper arrived told me, “Don’t worry about how old you are, just make sure you stay in shape.” And he’s right. I took Kasper to the RAF Museum the other week and it was like an Olympic sprint, dashing from one exhibit to the next. As soon as we came out he said: “Can we go round again?”'
He went on to describe his love of family time, saying that the daily tasks of changing nappies or playing silly games were the best part.
He explained: 'Dee’s work means that we’re not always together but, those evenings when we are, we make the most of spending proper time together as a family. I can’t understand those parents who don’t enjoy changing nappies or crawling around on the carpet pretending to be a racing car. Isn’t that the absolute joy of being a parent?'
Dermot added that his priorities in life had shifted with the birth of his son, from his material needs to how he wants to spend his spare time.
He said: 'Having a child has changed what I want from life and what makes me happy. Do I need another car? The latest gadget? A bit of vintage Van Morrison vinyl? No, forget the material stuff. What I want is to be with the people I love. Being a dad puts the world in perspective.'
It comes after Dermot surprised fans by sharing an emotional tribute to his wife Dee on Instagram as he celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary
Dermot revealed that his wife Dee had given birth to their first child in an Instagram post in June 2020.
Posting a sweet photo of a personalised babygrow, he wrote: 'Welcome to the world baby Koppang O'Leary... We're delighted to announce that we've had a baby.
'A little boy born on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 (Sankthansaften / Midsummer for you Norwegians) at 8.19am, weighing in at 6lb 13oz.
'Enjoying the cuddles in the newborn bubble... cats yet to be 100% convinced. Lots of love, Dermot & Dee x.'
The couple first met in 2002 when they worked for the same TV production company and got engaged in New York in December 2011, before tying the knot the following year.
