Carol Kirkwood has revealed she tied the knot with her partner Steve Randall in Buckinghamshire.
The 61-year-old BBC weather presenter tied the knot in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday, but first announced her wedding to viewers on BBC Breakfast on Friday.
She said: “It was the most perfect, romantic and intimate wedding.” “We are both so incredibly happy.”
Among those offering their congratulations was former BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, who shared a snap of the happy couple on Instagram.
He captioned the post: “Congratulations to Carol and Steve.” Steve is a very lucky gentleman and Carol is the best out of all of us.
Carol Kirkwood has revealed she tied the knot with her partner Steve Randall in Buckinghamshire (pictured in January)
“She is kind, caring, brilliant at her job and a wonderful person to be with. “I wish them the best of luck in their new life together.”
In May 2022, Carol announced live on BBC Breakfast that she and Steve, 48, had gotten engaged.
The star was reporting from the Chelsea Flower Show when her co-host Sally Nugent jokingly expressed “concern” for her pal after spotting a ring on her engagement finger.
She said, “I'm a bit worried about you this morning. 'I don't know how you manage to stand up with that huge rock on your left hand, Carol!'
Carol glanced at her hand and replied, “Oh, that one?” Thanks Sal! It's pretty nice, I got engaged.'
Sally responded to the happy news by offering “congratulations” on behalf of the entire team before being given permission to “confirm to the nation.”
She said: “Congratulations from all of us!” This is the most wonderful news, we are so, so delighted. Congratulations. Can we confirm to the nation what happened?'
Carol agreed with a giggle and called it “great news.”
The couple first announced their engagement in May 2022 when Carol proudly showed off her diamond ring at the Chelsea Flower Show
The pair were previously pictured together in 2021, with Carol previously telling Prime Magazine that he “always made her laugh” and describing him as “extremely handsome.”
She said yes! I think you just did that, Sal. Yes, I got engaged. We got engaged on vacation. So this is great news and we're both thrilled, so thank you very much!'
BBC Breakfast co-host Jon Kay added: “We're all thrilled, we're all so happy for you Carol, on behalf of the whole team here and on behalf of all the viewers, I'm sure.” Absolutely enthusiastic.
“Find a spot for the marquee while you’re at Chelsea, yeah?”
Carol replied: “I take note of all the flowers, Jon.” But no, there are no concrete plans yet.'
The star didn't reveal Steve's last name, but recently told Prima Magazine that he “always made me laugh” and she described him as “extremely handsome.”
Hampshire-based Randall split from his wife of 12 years, Nichola Randall, and mother of their teenage son, in 2017.
His ex-partner posted a message on her Facebook page in June that year suggesting unrest between the couple. It read: “And now it's time for me,” which was met with supportive comments from friends, including one who replied: “It's about 'time!'
The couple live together in Carol's £2million home in a gated community in Berkshire on the banks of the River Thames. They are said to have moved in together last year.
A resident of the complex told Web: “Steve is a great guy, very friendly and easy to talk to.” He and Carol aren't seen out and about that often, but when they are they enjoy walking along the Thames.
“He visited Carol all the time and then moved in last year. They are both very down to earth and make a wonderful couple.”
Another resident said: “Steve and Carol are very popular members of this community.” Sometimes you see them walking around and it's obvious they are both very happy.
“They always have time to talk to us and we are all very happy for them.”
Carol has previously said that she and her partner had both agreed to keep their relationship private, but gushed that he is the “best thing that has ever happened to me”.
Speaking to Prima Magazine in 2021, the TV star said: “He always makes me a cup of tea before I go to work in the morning, which is very romantic – it's 2.45am and he often leaves me a little love message, when I…” come home from work. That's worth a million red roses to me.
The presenter was previously married to cricketer Jimmy Kirkwood, but the couple split in 2008 after 18 years of marriage.
Carol previously spoke about her divorce in an interview with Radio Times.
The weather presenter married Jimmy in 1990 but separated in 2008. The divorce was finalized in 2012.
“I found myself when I got divorced. I started doing things and thinking, “I’m not going to say no, I’m going to say yes.”
“I’m braver now.” “I flew with the Red Arrows and jumped out of planes with the Red Devils.”
After her divorce, Carol starred in Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Pasha Kovalev in 2015 and spoke about her love life after the breakdown of her marriage.
“I was married for a long time, and I got married pretty young, so it's nice to be able to do things that I can do now, if I want to go to the theater or go out to dinner with friends, I have that freedom.”
A year after appearing on the show, Carol said she was dating someone, explaining: “I'm very happy with my relationship status at the moment. “I'm not single. I had just started seeing someone so it was fine, it didn't matter.”