Richard Arnold, a presenter on Good Morning Britain (GMB), has confirmed he married his partner of 23 years in a low-key wedding in London over the weekend. The ceremony took place on Friday at Hackney Town Hall.

Arnold, 56, initially caused confusion with an Instagram post on Saturday that many interpreted as an engagement announcement. The post included a photo of himself and his partner, Stuart, with their Cockapoo, Clementine, wearing a bow that read "I do too."

During Monday's GMB broadcast, Arnold clarified that he and Stuart had already tied the knot. He explained that he had borrowed his kilt from the show's prop cupboard for the occasion. Arnold also shared that he informed his mother of the nuptials only hours before the ceremony, noting that she is not in the best of health.

Arnold acknowledged the confusion stemming from his Instagram post, which included an engagement ring emoji, and humorously remarked, "this is why middle-aged men should put their phones down!" He referred to Stuart as his "husband" for the first time publicly, a moment that elicited a giddy reaction from co-host Kate Garraway.

Describing the wedding as "low-key, non-fussed," Arnold detailed how he left GMB on Friday, picked up celebratory drinks, and then informed his mother of his marriage plans. His mother responded with "good for you!"

Arnold's marriage announcement followed his Instagram post, which garnered congratulatory messages from celebrity colleagues and friends, including Susanna Reid, Ruth Langsford, Charlotte Hawkins, and Lorraine Kelly.

Arnold has largely kept his private life out of the public eye. He and Stuart have been together since the early 2000s and live in London with their dog, Clementine. While he rarely posts photos of them, Arnold has occasionally mentioned Stuart on GMB, recalling an argument over a shower attachment in August.

In 2024, Arnold had expressed a desire to marry, stating he and his partner had been together for 19 years and that he was "waiting" for a ring.

Arnold first gained recognition as a TV critic for GMTV in 1997 and later became the Entertainment Editor for GMB when it launched in 2014.