August 19th 2024.
As viewers tuned in to Sunday night's television lineup, they were in for an emotional moment as Dame Judi Dench paid tribute to her late husband, Michael Williams. The beloved actress, who is known as a national treasure, lost her husband to lung cancer 23 years ago when he was just 65 years old. Dame Judi, who is now 89 years old, was married to Williams for 30 years, and she made sure to honor their love during her appearance on the new show with The Repair Shop's Jay Blades.
The show, titled The Odd Couple, explores the unlikely friendship between Dame Judi and Jay, which started a few years ago. During one episode, the pair visited the house that Dame Judi used to share with Williams in the 1970s and 1980s. As they walked through the house, the cameras captured Dame Judi's emotional reaction as she recalled the life she had with her late husband. She tearfully shared, "I want to take Jay to see my old home in the village of Charlecote, but having not been back since leaving in 1984, this isn't going to be easy."
Jay was there to comfort Dame Judi during this difficult moment, and the two sat in his car as she reflected on the past. The weight of the moment was palpable as Jay offered her his hand, and she confessed that returning to the house was "hard." The couple had been married in 1971 and had a daughter, Finty, who was born in 1972.
As the emotional scene unfolded on television, viewers at home took to Twitter to share their reactions. User @MollTrot wrote, "Oh my god, my heart is breaking for Judi Dench," while @LittleWonder_UK commented, "This program on Channel 4 is just wonderful. Feeling all warm and teary watching Jay Blades with Dame Judi Dench."
This isn't the first time Jay has been there for the award-winning actress. In an episode of The Repair Shop, Dame Judi was a special guest as the team worked on fixing an old pocket watch that had belonged to Williams. Not only was it a gift from Dame Judi to her husband, but it also held sentimental value as it marked their first year of marriage.
Before appearing on The Repair Shop, Dame Judi and Jay had previously collaborated for Comic Relief, where she had him repair an old china doll. She affectionately named the doll "JB" after Jay Blades and praised him as "a remarkable man."
After meeting Williams in the late 1960s, Dame Judi married him in 1971, and the couple had one child, Tara Cressida Williams, who is now 51 years old. After Williams' passing, Dame Judi began a relationship with conservationist David Mills, but the two have not announced any plans for marriage. She has also been taking a break from acting as she deals with age-related macular degeneration, which has caused a gradual deterioration of her eyesight.
For those who missed it, The Odd Couple is currently airing on Channel 4. And if you have a celebrity story or photos to share, you can reach out to The Agency's entertainment team by email, phone, or through their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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