Richard Osman spilled on preparing for 'magical' wedding at 52 with love Ingrid Oliver

express.co.uk:

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...

it was never not going to happen," he explained.He added to the Mail on Sunday's You magazine: "Our hearts were open, and if your heart’s open the opportunity is there."Richard had two children with his ex, with the serious relationship ending 15 years ago, but he had never been married until 2022.He became a husband in the first weekend of December, shortly after turning 52.The delighted groom shared his feelings on Twitter after uploading a picture of the pair walking down the aisle."The most magical, joyful day on Saturday with my beautiful wife @ingridoliver100!" he exclaimed."Surrounded by wonderful friends and family, a day full of love and laughter.