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Rochelle and Marvin Humes are one of the most influential couples on TV (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Marvin and Rochelle Humes, one of the entertainment industry's most influential couples, have been a dynamic duo both on and off screen.
They've co-hosted BBC One's The Hit List and occasionally presented ITV's This Morning, all while maintaining a relatively private and affectionate relationship behind the scenes.
The JLS heartthrob and The Saturdays sensation have been happily married for over 12 years, having said their vows twice in 2012 and 2022. They are now proud parents to three adorable children: Alaia-Mai, Valentina, and Blake.
However, Marvin, 39, and Rochelle, 35, who first met as young teenagers, confess that their love story wasn't always smooth sailing.
During the height of their musical careers, they crossed paths in 2010 when their respective bands were scheduled to perform at the same event in Ireland.
Reminiscing about their early encounters, Rochelle shared: "We met actually when I was younger, when I was probably about 16. Nothing [romantic]. Fast forward a few years on, he was in JLS, I was in The Saturdays. We were at a club, and they had put all the bands together."
"I went to the toilet and my bag was on the chair. He took my phone out of my bag, called himself from my phone and got my number", reports the Mirror.
The happy couple have been married for over 12 years (Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
She continued with a chuckle: "It was weird. In a creepy, restraining order way."
Rochelle was taken aback but intrigued by Marvin's audacious flirting technique. However, there was a hiccup as The Saturday's manager cautioned her to steer clear of the JLS star.
The pop singer Rochelle Humes recently divulged how she defied warnings about dating a boyband member, choosing to pursue a clandestine romance with JLS star Marvin.
Reflecting on the early days of their relationship during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show in 2021, Rochelle admitted: "I remember having this meeting with our A&R manager, and I remember him saying to us, 'it's going really well, it's quite hard for girl bands because girls have to like you and not feel intimidated... The only thing you can do to mess this up is date someone from a boy band. If any of you date JLS then you're screwed'. We were sort of dating in secret."
The pair share three children together and have renewed their vows twice (Image: Instagram)
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Their relationship, however, couldn't escape public scrutiny as Marvin briefly appeared on The Saturdays' reality TV programme, where he disclosed that he had crossed America just to see Rochelle for a few hours.
Despite moving in together, the couple didn't last due to intense work schedules and trivial disputes, leading to their breakup in November 2010, following eight months of dating.
Marvin shared the unfortunate news with fans on JLS' Twitter account, posting: "I'm very sad to say that it is all true... Rochelle and I have split up... thank you for all your kind messages of support... love you guys... Marv x."
Meanwhile, Rochelle communicated her sentiments through her personal Twitter account, stating: "Hey guys thanks for messages! It's all a bit odd to share a break-up! We have split but, we are still very much friends! You guys are lovely."
Just two months after a brief split, Marvin and Rochelle realised they were meant to be together, with love rekindling their romance. The next year, during a dreamy holiday in Antigua, Marvin made the ultimate gesture of commitment by proposing to Rochelle on New Year's Eve with an exquisite £45,000 ring.
Rochelle couldn't wait to share the joyous news with her followers, posting a photo on Instagram of the couple in their swimwear, looking blissfully happy as she flaunted her new diamond ring.
"It's official, Marvin proposed to me today, wanted to tell you before someone else did! So excited to be Mrs Humes," she exclaimed.
Rochelle and Marvin tied the knot in July 2012 (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Their wedding in July 2012 was nothing short of spectacular, complete with a gospel choir and performances from stars like Olly Murs and Alexandra Burke, alongside members of The Saturdays and JLS. Rochelle was a vision in a strapless Vera Wang dress, while her bandmates looked elegant in coordinating navy bridesmaid dresses.
Reflecting on the moment he saw Rochelle walking down the aisle, Marvin recalled: "Oh man, she looked unbelievable; more beautiful than I've ever seen her look. Her face, her smile, the dress, everything... She was absolutely stunning."
In the following year, Rochelle and Marvin Humes welcomed their daughter Alaia-Mai into the world. Their family grew once more in 2017 with the birth of their second daughter, Valentina Raine.
"Our world is now complete," Rochelle expressed at the time. However, destiny had more in store for them as they greeted their son Blake Hampton in 2020.
Fast forward to August last year, the couple celebrated a decade of love at Lake Como by renewing their vows. Rochelle donned an exquisite white dress and veil, elegantly inscribed with 'Ten down. Forever to go.'
Preparing for the vow renewal alongside her daughters, the family of five made a memorable entrance down the aisle at the historic Villa d'Este, a 16th-century Royal residence turned opulent hotel.
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