Good Morning Britain's entertainment editor Richard Arnold, 56, announced his engagement to his partner Stuart on Saturday, September 20, 2026, after 23 years together. The broadcaster shared the news on Instagram with two photos, one showing him in a kilt with a vibrant pink sporran, arm around his husband-to-be, and another featuring their Cockapoo, Clementine, wearing a ribbon reading 'I do too', suggesting the dog played a role in the proposal.
Co-stars flood social media with congratulations
Arnold's post was met with an outpouring of support from his ITV colleagues. Susanna Reid commented, 'THE BIGGEST BESTEST NEWS – massive congratulations and tons of love ❤️❤️❤️', while Amanda Holden wrote 'Omg???????'. Ruth Langsford added, 'How wonderful! Congratulations and wishing you all the happiness in the world ❤️❤️ The pink sporran is on point! ?'. Kate Garraway said 'Fantastic!!!', and Lorraine Kelly wrote 'Congrats – gorgeous photo ?'.
Arnold, who typically reports on celebrity news, has kept his personal life largely private, but it is known that he and Stuart have been together since the early 2000s and live in central London. In 2022, he told House Beautiful that he loves the 'outdoor space' at their property, calling it a 'sanctuary' where they make 'fantastic memories', and mentioned that their neighbours keep bees and bring them homemade honey.
From lockdown man cave to anniversary jokes
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Arnold presented Good Morning Britain from his shed, which he calls his 'man cave'. On air, he joked about his partner, saying, 'It's my man cave, and believe me, I need it because the other half and I, like many people, have been working from home, and I've discovered that the other half – who is tuning in, so happy anniversary – is one of those people who talks into his phone like that. So every time I see him do it, I have to leave the house, otherwise I'll shave his eyebrows off!'
In 2024, Arnold had hinted at the engagement, joking that he was waiting for Stuart to propose. He said, 'We've been together for 19 years now, my partner and I; it feels like five minutes, underwater. Still no ring on my finger, but I'm waiting.'
Career highlights and television history
Arnold became a television regular in 1997 when he joined GMTV as its TV critic. He hosted his own summer programme, the Richard Arnold Show, in 2007 and 2008, and became a UK entertainment reporter for Australian breakfast show Sunrise in 2009. He spent two years as Daybreak's showbiz editor before its cancellation, then joined Good Morning Britain in 2014 as entertainment editor.
He has also appeared on reality and game shows, including Celebrity MasterChef, The Chase, and Stars in Their Eyes. In 2012, he competed in Strictly Come Dancing, being eliminated with his professional partner Erin Boag in the seventh week.
