Veteran broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter has announced her fifth marriage in a heartwarming revelation on live television. The 79-year-old media personality shared the joyous news during Monday's episode of ITV's popular daytime show Loose Women, where she has been a regular panellist for the past decade.
Emotional Television Announcement
Appearing on the programme alongside her new husband Peter Spanton and her beloved dog Badger, Street-Porter made the emotional declaration to viewers nationwide. "It's my big news for everybody watching," she announced with visible happiness. "Peter and me and Badger got married on Saturday. There you are, I finally did it."
Reflecting on this latest chapter in her personal life, the journalist added a poignant sentiment that resonated throughout the studio: "I saved the best till last." The couple have been acquainted for an impressive twenty-seven years before deciding to formalise their relationship through marriage last weekend.
Colleagues Offer Warm Congratulations
Her fellow Loose Women panellists responded with genuine excitement and heartfelt congratulations. Scottish broadcaster Kaye Adams playfully noted that Spanton represents "number five" in Street-Porter's marital history, while television personality Brenda Edwards offered a more philosophical perspective, countering: "It doesn't matter, she's got happiness – stop counting the numbers."
Additional well-wishes came from Coronation Street actor Sue Cleaver and fellow television presenter Nadia Sawalha, creating a warm atmosphere of celebration within the studio. The collective response highlighted the affection and respect Street-Porter commands among her broadcasting peers.
A Notable Marital History
Janet Street-Porter's journey to this fifth marriage encompasses a rich personal history documented in her public life. Her marital timeline includes:
- First marriage to photographer Tim Street-Porter in 1967, as detailed in her 2006 memoir Fall Out, ending in divorce eight years later
- A two-year marriage to Time Out editor Tony Elliott during the 1970s
- Union with Canadian film-maker Frank Cvitanovich in 1979, concluding in 1981
- Fourth marriage to David Sorkin in 1997, which lasted just two years
Throughout these relationships, Street-Porter has maintained her distinctive career as a writer, journalist, and broadcaster, establishing herself as one of Britain's most recognisable media figures.
Current Professional Endeavours
Beyond her personal celebrations, Street-Porter continues her professional engagements with notable energy. She is currently touring with her one-woman show Off The Leash, with upcoming performances scheduled in Blackfriars, Southampton, and various Hampshire venues. This theatrical venture represents just one aspect of her multifaceted career that spans journalism, broadcasting, and public speaking.
Contrasting Relationship Developments
In a contrasting development within the Loose Women family, Street-Porter's colleague Ruth Langsford recently finalised her divorce from former partner Eamonn Holmes. Langsford has described the separation as "painful", while Holmes has reflected publicly on the challenges of balancing professional and personal commitments.
Earlier this year, Holmes admitted that if he could "go back and change anything", he would "try to find a better balance between my career and my personal life." Notably, during an interview with Mind Jump magazine, a question regarding the GB News presenter's "biggest regret" was reportedly left unanswered "intentionally."
Since their separation, Holmes has been dating relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, while Langsford has expressed contentment with her newfound independence. Holmes has also undergone significant medical procedures including a double hip replacement and spinal surgery following severe back pain that emerged after the divorce announcement.
These parallel narratives within the Loose Women presenting team highlight the diverse relationship journeys experienced by public figures, with Street-Porter's joyful announcement providing a celebratory counterpoint to her colleague's more challenging personal transition.
