Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life

Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life

As a lifestyle expert who has been following the world of entertainment for decades, I must say that it is always a delight to witness the intertwining of personal and professional lives. The story of Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, the on-screen parents from Outnumbered, falling in love off-screen is a classic example of this beautiful phenomenon.


The kids from the show “Outnumbered” remembered being surprised when they found out that actors Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, who played their parents on screen, were actually a couple off-camera.

From 2007 to 2016, the humorous family sitcom “Outnumbered” was broadcast on BBC. It has been announced that the show will make a comeback in 2024 with a special Christmas episode.

Following the completion of the program, an unexpected twist unfolded when Hugh, aged 62, and Claire, aged 59, astonished their “offspring” Tyger-Drew Honey, Daniel Roche, and Ramona Marquez by disclosing that they had developed feelings for each other in reality.

On a Thursday, Tyger (aged 28), David (aged 24), and Ramona (aged 23) shared with The Sun about the extraordinary instance when they discovered something surprising.

Daniel said: It was great news, to be honest. We’ve known both of them for a long time.

Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life

Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life

It’s as if we’re on a movie set with just three children, and most of the cast are adults. We even had our own private spaces to relax. The kids have such a strong bond and their interactions feel authentic. I’m really glad they’re getting along so well!

Ramona mentioned, “Mum suggested, ‘Couldn’t they adopt you so your family would be like the one on Outnumbered?’

In this cast, Hugh and Claire took on the roles of Peter and Sue Brockman respectively, while Tyger played not just one but multiple characters: the eldest son Jake, the middle son Ben, the only daughter Ramona, and the youngest child Karen.

On a Wednesday, the youthful performers charmed spectators as they graced the stage during the 29th National Television Awards ceremony.

Even though they didn’t receive an award personally, the actors were thrilled to present the Comedy award to Mrs Brown’s Boys.

Three-time NTA nominee Outnumbered announced its return in May of this year.

According to the BBC, it’s been confirmed that a new episode from the series will air during December, making it the first one in eight years.

During its duration, the show Outnumbered welcomed an array of distinguished guests, such as Jacob Anderson from Game of Thrones, Harry Shearer, and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life
Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life

The sitcom “Outnumbered” broadcasted 31 episodes spanning over five seasons and four holiday specials, which aired in the years 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2016.

In 2012 alone, it attracted more than nine million viewers, and even the final series drew over six million. In contrast, the first series managed only about 2.5 million viewers.

Instead of being provided full scripts to memorize, the children at that time were presented with main storylines and encouraged to create their own dialogue and actions based on those guidelines (improvising). This was different from Hugh and Claire who had detailed scripts to learn.

The comedy series “Outnumbered” was honored with a Royal Television Society Award for Best Scripted Comedy, in addition to garnering three British Comedy Awards and four nominations at the BAFTA TV Awards.

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2024-09-13 00:40

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