Noel Edmonds breaks down as he makes emotional confession about his marriage
Telly legend Noel Edmonds was moved to tears in the latest instalment of his ITV series Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure as he divulged his heartfelt plan to marry wife Liz yet again - marking the fifth time.
The 76-year-old Deal or No Deal icon got emotional when discussing the renovation of a dilapidated chapel on his £15m New Zealand property, revealing his dream of exchanging vows there once more with the "love of his life".
Choking back tears, he shared: "The plan is to restore it completely," and continued, "And Liz and I will get married for a fifth time. To restore the chapel and have all our friends here somehow... it's a really important milestone on this journey."
His show captured the poignant scenes as he embarks on converting River Haven, his South Island eco-retreat and vineyard, into an idyllic sanctuary for his nearest and dearest.
Noel gave the audience a peek at the unique features of his estate, including the vine-covered pub named The B*gger Inn and the chapel, now just home to insects, which he hopes to morph into a homage to his affection for Liz, whom he wed back in 2009.
During the moving episode, Noel invited viewers along as he envisioned the chapel's future and then romantically proposed once again to Liz amidst bubbles in a hot tub, reports the Express.
While immersed in water, he pitched to her: "I've had an idea, bear with me," before expressing, "We've never been married in New Zealand, our home.
"And I propose that we restore the chapel at the farm and on our wedding anniversary I want to walk you down the aisle of our own chapel and have the wonderful Russell, the local minister, marry us. Again. Deal or No Deal?"
Liz responded with laughter: "Go on then!" as Noel got down on one knee - slightly submerging underwater - and made it official for the fifth time. "How could I refuse?" she added.
Speaking to the cameras, Liz said: "He's a big romantic, which I'm pleased about. Because after almost 20 years, he still wants to marry me."
Noel previously disclosed they've already been married four times in various locations - including a civil ceremony in the Cotswolds, a blessing in France, and even an impromptu wedding on a cruise ship with the captain officiating.
"It became a bit of a joke with our friends," he confessed. "But now we want a Kiwi one - and there's a compelling reason. We own a chapel!"
The couple first met in 2006 when Liz was a stand-in makeup artist on Deal or No Deal. Three years later, they exchanged vows in what became the first of many "I dos".
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