John Bishop paid tribute to his wife Melanie as they celebrated 30 years of marriage on Monday.
The Liverpudlian comedian wed his other half in 1993 and welcomed three sons in the first six years of their marriage.
Previously, Bishop revealed that his comedy career was born during an 18-month separation from Melanie, citing that they had “grown apart” at the time.
Reflecting on his first comedy gig to the Big Issue in 2004, Bishop said: “I was as miserable as sin at the time because I was going through a rocky period in my marriage, so it was either a lap dancing bar or a comedy club, so I went to the Frog and Bucket.”
He later told The Mirror in 2014 that it was that comedy gig that helped bring him and Melanie back together again.
He added: “We met up after the show and she said seeing me up there reminded her of me as I used to be. When I was a good laugh.”
Following that fateful show, the couple — who are now based in rural Cheshire — are stronger than ever as they marked their 30th wedding anniversary on Instagram.
Posting a snap of himself and Melanie, who donned her wedding dress for the occasion, he wrote: “30 years ago today @melbish1 walked down the aisle in that dress. She took my breath away then and still does today.”
The TV star shared that they had celebrated their milestone with their wedding party from their special day, who he said are “still the most important people in our lives and whose support has helped reach this far”.
He added: “There are some things I wish I had done better and there are others that blow my mind because they went so well.
“After 30 years of marriage the one lesson I have learnt is that I am a stronger, better man because she is the person who holds my hand and guides me through when all I can see is darkness.
“She still fits in the dress and my heart still fits in her pocket.”
Aftering sharing his heartfelt post, Bishop was indunated with well wishes from fans who applauded their anniversary.
One fan wrote: “What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful wife … she must/should be very proud! Behind every GOOD man there is a GOOD woman .. and I do believe this .. togetherness is all that counts .. you hold each others hand through darker and happier times. Many Congratulations.”
“What beautiful words Happy Anniversary,” another penned. “That’s a lovely tribute! Congratulations”.
A third added: “Congratulations John and Mel on 30 beautiful years. May you have 30 more wondrous happy years together.”
