Channel 5 presenter Dan Walker was spotted in a rare joint public appearance with his wife of 23 years, Sarah, this weekend. The couple attended the lavish wedding of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, at Bath Abbey.
A Star-Studded Celebration in Bath
The 48-year-old broadcaster and his wife Sarah, whom he married in 2001, arrived hand-in-hand at the historic venue looking in high spirits. Dan cut a dapper figure in a classic black tuxedo, while Sarah stunned onlookers in an elegant purple dress, complemented by a fur coat and nude heels. The wedding, described by guests as 'unforgettable', drew a host of famous faces from the worlds of sport, television, and entertainment.
Walker, who competed alongside Adam Peaty on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the 'wonderful' day. He posted a photo of the couple's illustrated order of service and gushed about the celebrations in a heartfelt caption.
Walker's Gushing Tribute to the Newlyweds
"We had a lovely time celebrating with @adam_peaty & @hollyramsayy yesterday," he wrote. "Great wedding, top people, wonderful service, unforgettable reception, brilliant speeches and we got to sing some bangers in the church too." His post also featured a page from the service booklet showing the words to the hymn 'Be Thou My Vision', which he used as the soundtrack to his Instagram story.
The public outing with his wife comes at a time when Walker's friendship with his former Strictly professional dance partner, Nadiya Bychkova, continues to be a topic of discussion. The pair, who reached the quarter-finals together in 2021, have maintained a close bond in the years since the show ended.
Business Ventures and a 'Genuine Bond'
Reports have recently revealed that Dan and Nadiya have cemented their four-year friendship by launching a showbiz production company together. The new venture, named Butterfly Entertainment, was set up last month and lists both Walker and Bychkova as directors with equal shares. The company's business is described as the production and programming of motion pictures, television, and performing arts.
A source explained the development, stating, "They formed a genuine bond on the show and have maintained a relationship ever since, albeit a relatively low-key one. After four years of remaining close, it's perhaps not surprising they have gone into business together."
The friendship has been the subject of much attention, with the pair frequently sharing snaps of their meet-ups on social media—a contrast to Walker's typically private family life with Sarah and their three children. In March, Dan supported Nadiya on her tour, interviewing her on stage, and the duo later posed for a glamorous magazine shoot. They were also spotted in a London restaurant recently, said to be brainstorming new projects.
Despite the speculation surrounding his friendship with the Ukrainian dancer, sources have previously described Walker as a "pillar of strength" for Nadiya, particularly following her split from her fiancé and the father of her child. Dan and Sarah, who met at Sheffield University, have consistently kept their long-standing marriage away from the public spotlight.
