November 5th 2024.
Coming up next, Victoria Coren Mitchell shared a surprising tidbit about her past that could have led her down a completely different path. The 52-year-old host of Only Connect, who married actor David Mitchell in 2012 and has two children with him, revealed that she was once set up on a date with a well-known politician.
During a recent episode of the BBC gameshow, a question about the 2010 Labour leadership race sparked the memory of Victoria's almost-romance with Ed Miliband. As she explained, they were seated next to each other at a wedding and while he was a "very nice chap," things didn't ultimately work out between them. However, Ed was gallant enough to later claim that he had no idea it was a setup.
Fans were taken aback by this revelation, with one writing on Twitter that Victoria had "dodged a bullet." Another user joked about the possibility of her being Victoria Coren Miliband, while another fan expressed their love for Victoria and her quick anecdote.
Despite being public figures, David and Victoria choose to keep their private lives and children out of the spotlight. They welcomed their first child, Barbara Elizabeth June Mitchell, in 2015 and their second daughter, June Violet, in 2023.
David and Victoria's marriage in 2012 was a private affair, with the couple choosing to keep their relationship and family life away from the public eye. In a recent interview, David addressed the fact that they rarely speak about their marriage or relationship, saying that while he loves and admires his wife, he doesn't feel like it's of broader interest.
The couple first met in 2007 and were set up by comedian David Baddiel, who told Victoria that she should "probably marry" David Mitchell. Though Victoria initially thought this was ridiculous, she later had a change of heart and the two began dating. However, their relationship was short-lived and they split up, only to rekindle their romance in 2010.
Their marriage ceremony in 2012 was a small, intimate affair, with Peep Show co-star Robert Webb as David's best man and Claudia Winkleman as one of Victoria's bridesmaids. Despite their busy schedules and successful careers, the couple has managed to maintain a strong and happy marriage.
In an interview, David explained that while he doesn't want to be coy about his wife, he also doesn't want to constantly talk about her in interviews. He joked that he didn't want to be seen as the person who can't stop going on about his wife. However, he also acknowledged that he is very happy with their marriage and the wonderful person that Victoria is.
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