Janet Street-Porter Surprises Fans with Secret Wedding: “Fifth Time’s the Charm!”
In a surprising announcement on Loose Women, Janet Street-Porter revealed that she has secretly married her long-term partner, Peter Spanton, marking her fifth marriage. The 79-year-old presenter, known for her candid and lively personality, shared the exciting news during a heartfelt video message on Monday’s show, leaving both her co-stars and viewers pleasantly shocked.
Janet and Peter, a 70-year-old former restaurateur, have been in a relationship since 1999, but they’ve kept their romance relatively private. The couple tied the knot in a quiet and intimate ceremony in Great Yarmouth last Saturday, with their beloved dog, Badger, joining in the celebration.
In the video message, Janet shared her joy with the audience, saying, “Hi everyone, I’ve been keeping a big secret. It’s my big news for everyone. Peter and me, and Badger, got married on Saturday, so there you are. I finally did it,” she said, before adding with a smile, “I saved the best till last.”
Her co-stars on Loose Women reacted emotionally to the news, with Brenda Edwards expressing her delight: “Congratulations, Janet! That’s got me quite emotional. I love that.” Kaye Adams, adding a lighthearted touch, remarked, “Fifth time’s the charm!” to which Brenda responded, “It doesn’t matter, she’s got happiness, stop counting the numbers.”
The announcement quickly went viral on social media, with well-wishers flooding the comments. Fellow panellist Coleen Nolan expressed her happiness, writing, “OMG I’m so so happy for you both. Huge congratulations.” Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup jokingly wrote, “Congratulations… presume it precedes Peter’s canonisation?”
The couple’s relationship has spanned over two decades, with Janet’s previous marriages dating back to the 1960s. Her past unions included photographer Tim Street-Porter, Tony Elliott (editor of Time Out), Canadian filmmaker Frank Cvitanovich, and David Sorkin, whom she married in 1997 before divorcing in 1999. After over 25 years together, Janet and Peter have now officially tied the knot.
Janet, who is currently touring the UK with her one-woman show, Off The Leash, continues to enjoy a successful career, with upcoming performances in Blackfriars, Southampton, and Hampshire.
