Victoria Derbyshire has revealed that she married her longtime partner Mark Sandell as they wanted a “big party to celebrate” after her battle with breast cancer.
The Newsnight presenter, 54, warmed to her radio producer boyfriend, saying he was “unbelievable” during her illness.
Victoria, who is now ’embracing 50′, is also hoping to be considered for the latest series of Strictly of Dancing.
Wedding bells: Victoria Derbyshire, 54, has revealed she married long-term partner Mark Sandell because they wanted a ‘massive party to celebrate’ after her battle with breast cancer.
The couple, who share sons Oliver, 18, and Joe, 15, married in 2018 after the TV presenter was cleared by a doctor.
After 301 days of treatment, including six chemotherapy sessions and 30 radiation therapy sessions, the mother-of-two was cleared with an 11 percent chance that the cancer would come back.
She said Women & Home: ‘Mark totally stepped up. He was awesome. He went out of his way to take care of me and the children.
Love: The TV presenter, 54, gushed about her radio producer boyfriend, saying he was “incredible” during his illness
We got married after I got the go-ahead. We wanted to have a massive party and celebrate with our children, Mark’s daughter, my stepdaughter, Lizzie, and with our family and friends. It was incredible,’
She went on to reveal that her secret to a happy relationship was laughter: “Mark is really funny and that’s just a joy.”
‘You also have to realize when the other person needs a little support. be a team. And don’t worry about the small stuff.
Back to health: The couple, who share sons Oliver, 18, and Joe, 15, married in 2018 after Victoria was given the all-clear by her doctor
Elegant: Stylish: Victoria looked gorgeous in the glossy magazine photo shoot, modeling a variety of stylish ensembles.
Adding: “I don’t care about dirty clothes on the floor or toothpaste spills, there are bigger fish to fry.”
Victoria looked gorgeous in the glossy magazine photo shoot, modeling a variety of stylish outfits.
She accentuated her age-defying features with makeup and exuded confidence on camera.
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He went on to discuss the death of Dame Deborah James, who sadly lost her own battle with cancer at just 40 years old in June 2022.
‘The day she [Deborah] died, my mom sent me a text saying, ‘Vic, I love you so much, I really feel for Deborah’s family. Because I was lucky’.
“None of us know how much time we have left, so I want to have amazing life experiences and enjoy them.”
Gorgeous: She accentuated her age-defying features with makeup and exuded confidence on camera.
One of the things she hopes to do is strut her way to the Glitterball trophy as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
She said: ‘If I’m asked to do Strictly, which I honestly don’t think I’d do, I would totally consider it. I’m not sure if that would be the right thing to do because I do Newsnight.’
‘But hey, I did it, I’m a celebrity… two years ago, and now I’m on Newsnight and people are okay with it. People are less likely to put you in boxes these days. ‘
RIP: He then spoke about the death of Dame Deborah James, who sadly lost her own battle with cancer at just 40 years old in June 2022.
He then went on to talk about aging, saying that he was now “embracing 50”.
‘My sister had a 50th birthday party in August and she had a board of pictures of us when we were younger and oh my gosh, I looked ridiculous!’
She laughed: ‘No fashion sense and stupid makeup. I hope I’ve learned to look a little less stupid and a little more elegant.
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Honest: ‘The day she [Deborah] died, my mom sent me a text saying, ‘Vic, I love you so much, I really feel for Deborah’s family. Because I was lucky’