John Whaite, a former Strictly Come Dancing participant, has stated that he is happily married to Paul Atkins.
The 34-year-old baker, who danced with Johannes Radebe in 2021, shared lovely black and white photos from his simple wedding to Paul in New York City.
‘Our big day in the Big Apple. Mr & Mr,’ the newlyweds wrote in a surprise post announcing the marriage.
John, who became famous on The Great British Bake Off, has been with Paul for 16 years, and according to his narrative, they ‘decided to take advantage of the spousal ISA provision.’
In the photo, the pair is seen smiling and gazing affectionately at one other while kissing and walking down the street.
John dressed casually with a kilt and leather jacket, whereas Paul wore a beanie cap and pants to keep warm throughout the winter.
Sharing intimate photos of the momentous day, the Steph’s Packed Lunch actress included a remark from Justice Anthony Kennedy on marital equality in 2015.
He wrote: ‘No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were.
‘As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage.
‘Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions.
‘They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.’
Congratulations flooded in for the couple, with Drag Race winner Danny Beard writing: ‘Congrats gorge .’
‘Amazing! Congratulations ,’ added Steph McGovern as Michelle Visage cheered: ‘CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH .’
‘Such wonderful news! Sending all the love to you both and be sure to share a NYC pretzel to mark tying the knot! ,’ commented Candice Flynn.
Source My Celebrity Life.