Dermot O’Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening

Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening

As a dedicated follower of entertainment news and a self-proclaimed connoisseur of British television, I must say that the upcoming Disney+ series “Rivals” has piqued my interest. Having grown up during the ’80s myself, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia for the era’s excesses and eccentricities, which this show promises to capture in all its steamy glory.


At the Disney+ Rivals screening in London, Dermot O’Leary and his stylish spouse Dee Koppang made an appearance, with Dermot sporting a sleek bomber jacket made of suede.

The 51-year-old TV host paired a casual bomber jacket with an open navy blue shirt over a simple grey T-shirt.

To complete his red carpet look, Dermot sported a pair of dark blue trousers and brown suede shoes.

Simultaneously, Dee, aged 45, presented an elegant appearance in a white shirt dress paired with a black coat featuring satin lapels.

She stayed cozy wearing a pair of sheer black leggings and boosted her height with a pair of heels adorned with studs.

Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening

Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening

To finish off her look, Dee carried a brown cross-body handbag with all her necessities inside, and added more style with some dangling earrings, a gold-hued necklace, and a collection of bracelets on her wrist.

According to the executive producer, the Disney+ version of “Rivals,” by Jilly Cooper, plans to handle nudity in a fair and inclusive manner.

The streaming service intends to modernize the 1980s classic, offering a contemporary perspective on the scandalous story about sex and politics within the high-society English class.

The story focuses on the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant).

The fast-paced, eight-episode show will premiere on October 18, leaving some viewers pondering how its storylines might be adapted to suit today’s viewers.

As a devoted admirer, I’m excited to share some intriguing insights about the highly anticipated upcoming TV show. In an engaging chat with The Times, the talented writer and executive producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, who’s no stranger to hit productions like EastEnders, has illuminated some fascinating details about this new project.

He said: ‘We’ve been equal opportunities in our nudity. There’s a willy for every pair of t***.’

He added: ‘Jilly comes across as fluffy and lovely – but she’s got a steely eye when it comes to the sexism, the homophobia, the racism, class.’

Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening
Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening

Disney+’s description for the show “Rivals” paints it as an exhilarating, playfully devious journey, filled with passionate love narratives and brimming with charismatic personalities of grand proportions.

The streaming platform maintains its claim of providing a modern perspective on the 1980s, presenting an authentic portrayal of a complex era in British history. This was a time when issues like class, race, gender, wealth, and sexual freedom intertwined intricately, creating boundless opportunities for the privileged few to reach unprecedented heights.

In the captivating world of Jilly’s Rutshire Chronicles, I find myself engrossed in a society where unions are often born out of necessity rather than love. Women in this realm seem to understand and tolerate the antics of men with a resigned acceptance that ‘boys will be boys’.

Men are often praised for their roguish behavior, which, using today’s standards, might be considered inappropriate or outdated in terms of how weight is referred to.

A woman boasts about weighing seven stones, implying that any woman larger than a size six is considered overweight. Another is derisively called “heavyset Sharon.” (This paraphrase aims to convey the same idea but with more respectful and less judgmental language.)

It also features a powerful man approaching 40 hitching up with a young woman yet to turn 19.

As a passionate admirer, let me share that this ensemble stars none other than the captivating Aidan (from Poldark), the charismatic David who once graced Doctor Who, the radiant Bella Maclean known for Sex Education, and the exceptional Alex Hassell, hailing from BBC’s His Dark Materials.

Based on Jilly’s 1985 novel Rivals, it sees two broadcasting titans going to war over a woman.

As a die-hard admirer, I can’t help but exclaim that the book from the Rutshire Chronicles series has truly reigned supreme! It stormed its way to the pinnacle of bestseller lists and left an astounding trail of over a million copies sold in its wake.

The Disney+ show titled “Rivals” is set to premiere globally, including the UK, on October 18th. In the U.S., it will be available on Hulu instead.

At the event, Dermot made an appearance following his heartfelt Instagram post honoring his wife Dee on their 12th wedding anniversary, filled with emotion.

Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening
Dermot O'Leary cuts a smart casual figure in a suede bomber jacket while his glam wife Dee Koppang sports a shirt dress at the Rivals screening

On Saturday, the star of This Morning shared an uncommon photo from their wedding day on Instagram, showing them dancing happily into the night with their partner.

Dermot, who typically keeps his personal family matters private, offered a seldom-seen glimpse by posting a heartwarming photo featuring him and Dee.

Alongside the photograph, he wrote: ’12 years!’

They crossed paths at a shared television company back in 2002, marking the start of their nine-year relationship that ensued from thereon.

Dermot got down on one knee during a trip in New York in 2011.

Although they didn’t reveal it themselves, Caroline Flack disclosed on The Xtra Factor that the pair were now engaged.

In September 2012, a year after initially, Dermot and the movie maker got married at St Mary’s Church in Chiddingstone.

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