Kelly Brook Shares Candid Marriage Insights with Husband Jeremy Parisi
Model and television personality Kelly Brook has offered a remarkably open glimpse into her married life with husband Jeremy Parisi. The 46-year-old star, known for her roles on Britain's Got Talent and various modeling campaigns, has revealed intimate details about maintaining romance and sexual connection in a long-term relationship.
A Decade-Long Romance
Kelly Brook and Jeremy Parisi first began their relationship in 2015, when the British model met the 40-year-old French-Italian actor and model. Their connection blossomed over several years, culminating in their marriage ceremony in 2022. Despite nearly a decade together, Brook insists the couple maintains the same passionate connection that characterized their early days as a couple.
"We still fancy each other. I think that's important," Brook told The Sun newspaper. "We are still romantic. Not sickly, but we really like each other and spending time together."
Maintaining Intimacy Through Planning
In a surprising admission ahead of Valentine's Day, Brook revealed that she and Parisi maintain a strict rule about their sexual relationship. The couple has committed to intimate relations at least once per week, viewing this as essential for maintaining their connection.
"I do think that a week is a long time to go without sex with a partner," Brook explained. "After a week, one of you has to instigate it. If no one's instigating it, that's weird."
The model noted significant differences between their home life and holiday experiences. While traveling together, the couple engages in daily intimacy, but domestic routines present challenges.
"When we're on holiday, we're at it every day, but at home it gets a lot more difficult to maintain that," she confessed. "Sometimes, the dog sleeps in the bed and it makes it feel like we are housemates."
Realistic Relationship Expectations
Brook emphasized that her marriage experiences the same ebbs and flows as other long-term relationships. She acknowledged that maintaining constant sexual excitement proves challenging amidst daily responsibilities.
"It's hard to keep it sexy all the time. We are definitely not at it every day at home," she admitted. "I work every day on the radio, and sometimes you just can't be bothered."
The television personality stressed that intimacy extends beyond physical relations, highlighting the importance of emotional connection.
"But with relationships, it's not all about sex. It's about intimacy, so it's sometimes just about cuddles and doing nice things for each other."
Separation Challenges and Public Appearances
The couple faced significant separation when Brook participated in ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2025. Parisi openly discussed missing his wife during this period, describing himself as "a lovesick puppy" without her daily presence.
Parisi told the Daily Mail: "I have been in the supermarkets and naturally went to buy Kelly's favourite things, as I cook her breakfast every day. But I quickly realised she's not here, which is sad."
He expressed particular pride in watching his wife on television, noting: "Kelly looks fantastic on screen. I don't know anyone else who could look that glamorous jumping out of a helicopter. She is so beautiful inside and out, and I'm really proud of her."
Reality Television Experiences
Fans received unprecedented access to the couple's dynamic when they competed on BBC's Race Across The World in 2024. The experience, which followed shortly after their wedding, served as an unconventional honeymoon and relationship test.
Brook explained their decision to participate: "We'd just got married and hadn't had a honeymoon, so the timing was right. It was something we could do together, completely out of our comfort zone."
The model described how the experience revealed their complementary strengths, with Parisi handling logistics while she provided navigation and social skills.
Parisi reflected on the personal growth prompted by their television adventure: "I'm less shy now. I spoke to so many people during the race that as soon as we got home, I started chatting to people in the street. I'm less grumpy. Less French."
Advice for Long-Term Couples
Brook offered practical suggestions for couples seeking to maintain romance, particularly as Valentine's Day approaches. She emphasized the importance of dedicated time away from daily routines.
"We really focus on going on holiday and having weekends away to get that time together," she advised. These intentional breaks from normal life help the couple reconnect and maintain their physical and emotional intimacy.
The model's candid revelations provide rare insight into the realities of maintaining passion in a celebrity marriage while balancing public careers and private lives.
