John Bishop has been flooded with support from fans after celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary with wife Melanie.
The Doctor Who star shared a sweet post where he gushed over his wife Melanie, who was posing alongside John in her wedding dress from 1993. The couple share three sons together, but things weren't always smooth sailing for the happy couple.
John, 56, previously revealed that his start in comedy was inspired by his relationship being on the rocks as he and Melanie 'grew apart'. He said: "There was no huge fight or revelation about someone else. We just grew apart."
He continued: "Maybe it had something to do with having three kids so quickly. For six years there was always someone in the house in nappies. Our marriage just faded.
"You realise that the person you wanted to spend your life with no longer wants to be with you, or you with them. Suddenly it felt like walking round the house with drawing pins in your shoes."
John told the Big Interview in 2004 about how he performed his first stand-up gig while he was in the midst of an 18-month separation from his wife. He said: "I was as miserable as sin at the time because I was going through a rocky period in my marriage, so it was either a lap dancing bar or a comedy club so I went to the Frog and Bucket."
However, things seemed to work out okay for the pair as John shared a gushing post dedicated to his wife as they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Sharing snaps alongside his wife, who posed in her original wedding dress, he wrote: "30 years ago today @melbish1 walked down the aisle in that dress. She took my breath away then and still does today."
John added: "There are some things I wish I had done better and there are others that blow my mind because they went so well. After 30 years of marriage the one lesson I have learnt is that I am a stronger better man because she is the person who holds my hand and guides me through when all I can see is darkness .
"She still fits in the dress and my heart still fits in her pocket".
The couple's famous pals were some of the first to wish the pair congratulations. Carol Vorderman commented: "You're both amazing....huge congratulations happy people."
Jools Holland penned: "Sending love and congratulations xx," while Paddy McGuinness commented a red heart emoji.
Ruth Langsford added: "Happy Anniversary….what beautiful words".
Fans rushed to the comments to share their support for the couple on their milestone occasion.
One fan commented: "What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful wife … she must / should be very proud ! Behind every GOOD man there is a GOOD women .. and I do. believe this .. togetherness is all that counts .. you hold each others hand through darker and happier times .Many Congratulations I am envious of your love."
Another penned: "What lovely words. Great to read of a person in the public eye who has a strong marriage and has integrity. Enjoy your celebrations."
A third wrote: "Happy anniversary to you and Mel, the pics are beautiful too, here’s to the next 30."
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