I got spliced: Richard Arnold marries partner Stuart in London’s Hackney Town Hall
Richard Arnold, the familiar face from Good Morning Britain, has just tied the knot with his long-term partner. What made their celebration stand out? There’s plenty to spill, from kilts to dogs joining the party in style.
Love was in the air last Friday as Richard Arnold, Good Morning Britain's 56-year-old Entertainment Editor, married Stuart, his longtime companion. Sharing the joyful news live on Good Morning Britain, Richard surprised viewers and colleagues alike. The announcement, made on Monday, was met with cheer and a dash of tongue-in-cheek banter among the GMB family.
The ceremony unfolded at Hackney Town Hall, London. After many years together, having first begun their relationship in the early 2000s, Richard and Stuart made it official in front of close friends, family and a few notable faces from their lives.
A wardrobe twist and family reunions
Details from the big day drew plenty of smiles. Richard confessed, “That all came from wardrobe. That's how bad I am at organising these things,” revealing that his kilt was sourced straight from the Good Morning Britain wardrobe department. Away from tradition but full of personality, that quirky touch fit the atmosphere perfectly.
The guest list turned hearts too, with Richard’s sisters-in-law flying all the way from Melbourne and some of his “besties from the 80s” joining the London festivities. Stuart, ever discreet and rarely seen in public, shined quietly beside Richard. The wedding was complete with a show-stopping canine moment—Richard’s dog, dapper in a white bow tie labelled “I do too,” appeared in an Instagram snap alongside the newlyweds.
Public reactions: big love from the GMB family
The news had colleagues bursting with excitement. Kate Garraway piped up live with, “Aww, is that the first time you've said that?” upon hearing Richard say “That’s myself and my other half Stuart, and now my husband.” Susanna Reid sent her good vibes, posting, “THE BIGGEST BESTEST NEWS - massive congratulations and tons of love.” The positivity echoed around the media world, OK! Magazine reporting Amanda Holden’s “Omg” accompanied by “party popper” emojis and Ruth Langsford adding, “How wonderful! Congratulations and wishing you all the happiness in the world.”
Even Laura Tobin couldn’t hide her delight: “What!!! This is the best news EVER! Congratulations Dickie and Stuart.” Lorraine Kelly joined in with, “Congrats - gorgeous photo.” Safe to say, the happy couple felt the warmth from their showbiz circle. Richard’s own words wrapped it up perfectly on Instagram, captioning one photo “The splice of life!”
Inside their private world: a rare glimpse
Richard and Stuart have kept things low-key over their twenty‑plus years together. Glimpses into their home life have occasionally surfaced, like in a 2022 House Beautiful interview where Richard said, “Even though we live in central London and you hear the occasional siren, it really is an oasis. It's extraordinarily quiet, really.” and enthused about their garden: “Having never had an outdoor space before, I was really keen to get started on the garden straight away when we moved in.” Even though central London never truly sleeps, their world together is refreshingly peaceful.
What next for the newlyweds?
Richard’s on-air reveal, “I got spliced!” has only deepened fans’ curiosity about this private couple. After two decades side by side, Richard and Stuart's new chapter is here—surrounded by friends, laughter and even a dapper dog. Will the kilt make a return appearance at their next big event? Only time will tell, but the couple’s joy seems set to continue well beyond Hackney Town Hall.
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Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold marries rarely-seen partner and spills wedding details
