Sue and Alex Tatham, who met on the iconic ITV show Blind Date in 1988, have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and shared the secret to their enduring marriage. The couple appeared on Good Morning Britain today, recounting their journey from a television match to a lifelong partnership.
Alex was the 'picker' on the show, choosing Sue from three unseen contestants. Despite living in different parts of the country—Sue in the Midlands and Alex in London—they maintained a weekend relationship, got engaged, and married. Sue recalled realising the relationship was serious when she felt sad after Alex's first visit home.
The couple attribute their success to 'shared values' and a similar outlook on life. Alex explained, 'If you have similar values and you want the same things from life, and you grow towards each other in a marriage, that's a really important thing.' Presenter Richard Madeley agreed, noting that growing in the same direction is partly luck.
Blind Date, originally hosted by Cilla Black and later by Paul O'Grady, introduced singles who could not see each other, with the picker choosing a date based on questions. For Sue and Alex, that format led to a lasting bond.
