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Dermot O’Leary, 46, reveals he’s becoming a dad for the first time as wife Dee falls pregnant 18 years after they met
DERMOT O'Leary, 46, has revealed he is set to become a dad for the first time.
The X Factor host is expecting a child with his 41-year-old wife Dee Koppang O'Leary 18 years after they first met.
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Dermot shared a sign on Instagram that read: "Koppang O'Leary productions presents 'new arrival' coming soon."
The children's author captioned it: "We’re pleased to announce that we’re expecting a little Koppang O’Leary..."
The happy couple only had eyes for each other as they stepped out at a BAFTA party tonight shortly after announcing their news.
Dee covered her bump in an oversized Peter Pan dress and heels.
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The presenter's famous friends tonight sent their congratulations over Instagram, including This Morning host Holly Willoughby who gushed: "This is just such wonderful news... love you both
Ruth Langsford added: "How wonderful! Congrats both."
Giovanni Fletcher said: "Aaaaaaaaaah!!!!! Huge congratulations flying your way!!! Xxxx"
Speaking in the past about having children, Dermot said: “I definitely want kids, but I’ve got a very busy wife with a very busy life.
"I do want kids with my wife, but I want them when we both think it's the right thing to happen."
Dermot proposed to Dee during a romantic trip to New York in November 2011.
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They tied the knot in September 2012, a whole decade after first meeting.
They got wed in an intimate ceremony at St Mary's Church in Chiddingstone.
Several of their A-list pals were in attendance including Holly Willoughby, James Corden, Keith Lemon and Fearne Cotton.
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