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Bradley Walsh has been married to Donna Derby since 1997 (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Bradley Walsh's wife Donna Derby looks unrecognisable in a sizzling music video from the late 80s.
Donna, a choreographer and ex-professional dancer, rose to prominence in the late 1980s when she was chosen to star in Robert Palmer's music video for his 1988 hit, Simply Irresistible.
Donning a figure-hugging bodycon dress and a swipe of deep red lipstick, Donna performed behind rock star Robert Palmer in the 1988 hit which created quite a buzz upon its release.
Donna's illustrious dance career saw her grace the stage on The Russ Abbot Show in 1987, and she shone on The Kenny Everett Television Show from 1987 to 1988.
In more recent years, Donna has lent her expertise as a choreographer for the Miss World pageant, meaning she had already established her fame before meeting her now-husband Bradley in 1992.
Donna rose to prominence in the late 1980s when she was chosen to star in Robert Palmer's music video (Image: YouTube)
The couple tied the knot in 1997 and share 25-year-old son Barney.
During an appearance on The One Show in 2023, Bradley revealed that his famous friend, Brian Conley, played matchmaker and introduced him to Donna.
Brian, who starred as Rocky Cotton in EastEnders from 2021 to 2023, used to be Bradley's neighbour in Watford.
Bradley reminisced about how Brian facilitated his meeting with Donna, saying: "He introduced me to my wife. She was a commercial TV dancer and worked on one of Brian's shows.
"We were walking through old London weekend television studios and he was having a cup of tea in the green room and I said I was going to Somerset."
When Donna walked by, Brian took the opportunity to introduce them. "He said this is Donna, and that was it!"
In the early 2000s, it was his wife Donna who gave him the nudge he needed to join Coronation Street, a move that significantly boosted his career trajectory.
Bradley and Donna share son Barney (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Bradley has been vocal about his admiration for his wife, previously telling the Mirror: "I wouldn't swap my missus for the world. Donna isn't just beautiful, she's the most fantastic wife and mother. It's because of her I signed with Coronation Street.
"She's the one who recognised what it could do for me, even though it would mean being apart."
His stint on Corrie lasted from 2004 to 2006, after which he left at his request to explore new opportunities.
Since then, Bradley has become a staple on British TV, hosting The Chase since 2009, where he reportedly earns a staggering £375,000 a week.
The Watford-born star also has a daughter, Hayley, from a previous relationship, and recently embraced the joys of becoming a grandfather when Hayley had her first child in 2021.
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