Broadcaster Announces Surprise Wedding on Live TV
Veteran journalist Janet Street-Porter revealed she recently married her long-term partner Peter Spanton during Monday’s broadcast of the daytime talk show where she regularly appears as a panelist. The 79-year-old made the surprise announcement alongside her new husband and their dog Badger, declaring: “Peter and me and Badger got married on Saturday. There you are, I finally did it.”
Decades-Long Romance Culminates in Wedding
Street-Porter, who has known Spanton for 27 years, described the union as her “best” marriage during the emotional segment. Fellow panelists erupted in congratulations as she shared details of the intimate ceremony held just two days prior.
Reactions from Co-Hosts
The broadcast panel celebrated the news with warmth and humor. One colleague playfully referenced this being Street-Porter’s fifth marriage, while another countered: “It doesn’t matter, she’s got happiness – stop counting the numbers.” Multiple co-hosts offered heartfelt well-wishes to the newlyweds.
Previous Marriages and Current Projects
The renowned media personality’s marital history includes four previous unions beginning in 1967, with her last marriage ending in 1999. Her memoirs detail relationships with photographer Tim Street-Porter, Time Out founder Tony Elliott, filmmaker Frank Cvitanovich, and television executive David Sorkin.
Currently, the writer is touring with her one-woman show “Off The Leash,” with scheduled performances in Blackfriars, Southampton, and Hampshire in the coming weeks.
Colleague’s Recent Separation Contrasts Celebration
The wedding announcement comes as another regular panelist on the show navigates personal changes. Ruth Langsford recently finalized her divorce from television presenter Eamonn Holmes, describing the separation as “painful.” Holmes recently underwent significant spinal surgery and has reportedly entered a new relationship, while Langsford has spoken positively about embracing independence.
During a recent interview, Holmes reflected that he would have sought better work-life balance if given the chance to revisit past decisions, though declined to elaborate on specific regrets.
