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Kate Lally

This Morning fans 'work out' why couple's marriage has lasted

This Morning fans had their hearts melted during Tuesday's instalment of the daytime show when a "loved up" couple appeared to discuss their relationship.

Edna Martin, 87, and Simon Martin, 47, have been married since 2005, after meeting by chance at a concert. The two say it was "love at first sight".

Chatting to This Morning hosts Ruth Langsford and Rylan Clark - who are currently filling in for regular presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, they said they have had the last laugh at "haters" and that they "can't be without each other".

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Rylan said the love the pair has for one another made him "almost cry". The TV personality also said he "loved them" and joked he wanted to "take Edna home".

Edna said: "I believe there is someone out there who is your destiny... for everyone". Simon echoed this, saying Edna was "the one". Ruth said the average marriage lasts 28 months, with Edna adding: "See? We're overtaking".

Many watching at home were full of praise for the couple, with some thinking their small but frequent acts of affection were why their marriage has stood the test of time.

Taking to Twitter, Rachel said: "They've not let go of each other's hands once, that's why they're solid, it's the little things", while Martin Gray said: "What a lovely couple, they have brilliant chemistry. They’re so much more interesting than the age gap".

Tanya said: "What a beautiful couple on @thismorning can't stop smiling at them! Age really is nothing but a number with these two!", while Dave McKay said he could "see how genuine their love" is. Fi said: "What a sweet couple, it's not about age it's about two souls finding each other at whatever stage of life..."

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and the ITV Hub

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