He won the hearts of the public on The X Factor, I'm A Celebrity and Dancing On Ice and Jake Quickenden has been sharing the moving details of his fairytale wedding in Ibiza. The reality TV favourite, who shot to fame competing in The X Factor in 2012 and 2014, married the mother of his son Leo with guests including Love Island's Chris Hughes.
The 34-year-old previously made fans cry as Chris shared video of Jake's wedding outfit. He looked dapper in a cream suit with a peach rose buttonhole with a special silver pin attached to his lapel.
Three attached pendants carried photos of his late brother and father and a message wishing they could be there for his big day. "Dad and Oliver I know you would be here today if you weren't in heaven so far away," the message read.
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As Chris read the words out loud he told Jake: "It's a lovely little touch." And the clip ended as Jake told him: "You're making me cry. Come on, Let's get married."
After saying 'I do' the groom has shared another heartbreaking detail on his Instagram. To make sure his late family members were part of his big day he set out chairs for them with wedding favours, adding a sign that read: "We know you would be here today if heaven weren't so far away."
Jake named his 18-month-old son Leo Oliver after his late brother Oliver who died at the age of 19 in 2002. Four years earlier Jake's dad Paul also passed away. Both had battled bone cancer.
Jake shared photos and video of himself and his stunning bride who dazzled in a lace high neck and long-sleeved bridal gown. In a clip of the pair walking down the aisle an emotional Jake was seen wiping away tears.
Another photo showed him touching his new wife's shoulder in the car. Jake, who won Dancing On Ice in 2018 winner and was runner-up on I'm A Celebrity in 2014 straight after competing in The X Factor. Posting an official photo of the bride and groom sharing a kiss he said their nuptials had been like 'a movie'
"Yesterday was a movie…. Mr and Mrs Quickenden can honestly say it was the best day of our lives. Amazing people, incredible food, loads of partying, lots of laughs & memories to last a lifetime," he penned.
The following day Jake and Sophie continued the celebrations with loved-ones. "One hour's sleep we go again. A movie," he said into the camera on his Instagram Stories.
Jake popped the question last August during the couple's romantic getaway to Rhodes, Greece. He shared a snap of the delighted pair sharing a smooch by the water.
He announced on Instagram: "She said yes!" The love of my life the mother to my beautiful Leo and Freddie, I love you so much."And he added: "This isn't a drill it's actually happening."
Jake is also a doting stepfather to Sophie's eight-year-old son Freddie from a previous relationship. Sophie wrote: "I said YES to the love of my life and my future husband."
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