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Richard Osman spilled on preparing for 'magical' wedding at 52 with love Ingrid Oliver
Pointless and now a bestselling novelist, fell head over heels in love with Ingrid Oliver, who prompted him to marry aged 52. According to Richard, who tied the knot earlier this month, their nuptials were "never not going to happen".The bachelor met his wife almost two years before their wedding when she was a contestant on his BBC show, House of Games.Although he rarely opted to socialise after filming sessions as he had to be up early again the next day, he felt an instant attraction to Ingrid and decided to make an exception."Happily [rowing Olympian] Matthew Pinsent was on the same show, he's such a lovely fella, and he said, 'Let's go for drinks,'" Richard recalled.He seized the opportunity to get to know the mysterious stranger better, declaring: "You know, this evening I think I will!"Richard and Ingrid hit it off that night, leading him to feel instantly that they could have a future together."It was a very pleasant surprise, but we were both ready for it...
