Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis has shared a gushing tribute to his wife Jill Carter on their 30th anniversary together by posting rare photos of the couple.
The comedian and TV star, 49, has been dating the beauty therapist, 46, since they were teenagers, eventually tying the knot in 2002 at Allerton Castle, North Yorkshire.
Their October 31st anniversary date meant Leigh’s Instagram post was suitably spooky, sharing a range of photos of their Halloween outfits over the years.
Gushing: Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis has shared a gushing tribute to his wife Jill Carter on their 30th anniversary together by posting rare pictures of the couple
Tribute: The Celeb Juice host wrote to his wife in front of his 1.7 million followers, saying: “Happy anniversary to my most favorite and best!”
Writing to his wife in front of his 1.7 million followers, the Celeb Juice host said: “Happy anniversary to my most favorite and best!
’30 years together 19 married! How time flies when you’re madly in love!
“I’ve fed the dog, see you when I’m back from @gmb love you loads and loads xxx.”
Some of the photos showed Keith and Jill getting papped at celebrity events while others showed a more intimate glimpse of their relationship.
One snap showed the two sharing a kiss, while others showed them on date nights or on vacation together.
Flashback: One picture showed the two sharing a kiss, while others showed them on date nights, parties or on holiday together
Heartfelt: In the post, Leigh added: ’30 years together 19 married! How time flies when you’re madly in love!
Leigh’s TV star friends all congratulated the private couple in the comments, with Carol Vorderman leaving a heart emoji under the post and Emma Bunton writing: “Happy anniversary you lovely couple.”
Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh wrote: “Happy anniversary lovely couple!” and Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts similarly added: “Aww happy anniversary!!!”
Last year, Leigh gave a rare insight into his romance with Jill, admitting he is “punching above his weight”.
Smiling! Loved up: The comedian and TV star, 49, has been dating the beauty therapist, 46, since they were teenagers and eventually tied the knot in 2002 at Allerton Castle, North Yorkshire
Celebrity: Leigh’s TV star pals all congratulated the private couple in the comments, with Emma Bunton writing: “Happy anniversary you lovely couple. xx’
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at his close friend Matt Goss’s intimate gig at London’s Bloomsbury Club, Leigh revealed how Jill sees the ‘real him’ and is the one who ‘holds it together’ for his family.
The pair first met when she was 16 and he was 19, and the comedian admitted people found their relationship “cryptic”.
Looking back at the start of their romance, Leigh reflected that there was “nothing wrong with them dating” because Jill was “old enough”, with the pair defying the naysayers with their love and “still together today”.
They have since gone on to welcome daughters Matilda and Dolly, who the couple keep out of the public eye.
Halloween theme: Their October 31 anniversary date meant Leigh’s Instagram post was suitably spooky, sharing a range of pictures of their Halloween outfits over the years
Good times: The couple first met when she was 16 and he was 19, and the comedian admitted people found their relationship ‘cryptic’
Romance: Last year Leigh gave a rare insight into his romance with Jill, admitting he ‘punches above his weight’
When everyone meets her they say ‘he’s a hit’, and the star admitted it’s true when he added: ‘Why would I want to date someone who looks like me?
“Everyone should punch above their weight when dating!”
The Celebrity Juice star paid tribute to her husband of 19 years, calling Jill his “rock” who he “loves more every day”.
And while Leigh constantly entertains legions of fans on screen with his flamboyant alter-ego Keith, the star revealed that at home Jill knows and loves him for his true self.
Spooky: The couple have an anniversary on October 31, which calls for lots of spooky outfits as they celebrate 30 years of relationship and 19 years of marriage
Joker: Last year Leigh confessed he paid tribute to his 19-year-old husband, calling Jill his ‘rock’ who he ‘loves more every day’
He explained: ‘Everyone thinks we wake up and the comedy starts, but it’s not like that. She sees the real me, the grumpy me.’
He continued: “She keeps it together because in the family, Jill is a great woman.”
Continuing with further high praise for its partner, the former Bo’ Selecta! the star enthused: ‘Jill does everything, she’s the best. I love everything about her.
“She is so special and is a great mother to our children.”
Private: While Leigh constantly entertains legions of fans on screen with his flamboyant alter-ego Keith, Jill knows and ‘loves him for his true self’ (pictured in 2018)
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