STRICTLY star James Bye has revealed that he and wife Victoria are renewing their wedding vows.
The EastEnders star – who was given the boot last week on the BBC dancing competition – enjoyed a wholesome day with his partner as they get back to normality after his exit from the show.
James Bye and wife Victoria are renewing their wedding vows in January
Victoria said she was chuffed to share the ‘big news’ with fans
In a touching post, Victoria was chuffed to announce that the pair would be renewing their vows, 10 years after they first tied the knot.
Sharing a series of loved-up snaps with 38-year-old James, Victoria wrote: “Big News. You know when you have one of those days that are so needed.
“Just a day of being together… of doing silly meaningless things like going to the post office or sorting through the random pile of paperwork that seems to accumulate weekly on the kitchen worktop.
“You don’t do anything particularly special. You’re just together. And we really needed that this week.”
James, who has been busy in the rehearsal studios for the last few months, had some quality time with his wife as they went shopping and then tucked into a pub lunch.
Victoria continued: “It was the perfect day we needed. We bustled together against the cold, my hand in his pocket and it was just the tonic.
“We haven’t had much time together the last few months… and the time we have had we’ve been trying to make everything all ‘familyfied’ and normal for the boys, so to have a day just us – well, it was bloody lovely.
“And so, it seems the perfect time to tell you our exciting news (because we finally had time to chat about it together).
“If you don’t know already…. we’re renewing our vows! Yay!”
Victoria revealed she has already chosen her bridal gown for the occasion, which is just two months away.
“It’s something we’ve always wanted to do when we hit the 10 years married mark… ok, it’s actually 11 but we couldn’t get our act in gear in time,” she went on.
“And so, in about 10 weeks – January 2023 – we’ll be winging the whole clan over to the same beach we honeymooned on in sunny St Lucia baby!”
The EastEnders star found himself in the bottom two with popstar Fleur East, 35, on last Sunday’s results show.
After battling it out in the dance off, the judges unanimously saved Fleur and James was eliminated.
Mum-of-three Victoria said she was proud of her husband’s journey in a lengthy post.
During his exit speech, an emotional James said: “All I could do was go out there and do my best.
“I’m dancing against Fleur East; I went out there and give it my best but she was phenomenal, so I was up against it anyway.
“I had the best time on the show, I’ve got a friend for life, all I can do is thank the family.”
Host Tess Daly said: “When you came to us, you had two priorities, one was to have fun and two was to make your boys proud.”
Breaking down in tears, the actor said: “Don’t say that Tess.”
Pro dancer Any added: “You came in here to show your boys you can throw yourself into any challenge, you’re the best role model they could ever have, you’re positive, you’re fun, thank you.”
Getting choked up, James was forced to wipe away his tears as he took to the dancefloor for his final dance.
The pair tied the knot 10 years ago
