'He was so teary!' Strictly's Ore Oduba and his wife Portia speak out on their emotional wedding... as besotted couple reveal they talked about kids after just two months of dating

Published: 13:30 GMT, 21 November 2016 | Updated: 11:37 GMT, 22 November 2016

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He proposed to his girlfriend in an emotion-filled moment in front of her loved ones at her family home in 2014.

And Ore Oduba admitted he was equally overcome when he tied the knot with Portia last year - as the stunning blonde revealed he was 'so teary' throughout the day.

Speaking to Hello! magazine, the 31-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star added that the couple talked about having kids just two months into their five-year relationship.

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Loved-up: Ore Oduba, 31, admitted he was overcome with emotion when he tied the knot with Portia last year - as the stunning blonde revealed he was 'so teary' throughout the big day

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The couple returned to their wedding reception venue, Penshurst Place in Kent, for a photo shoot with Hello.

Portia recalled their wedding day saying: 'My over-riding memory is of Ore's emotions - he was so teary throughout the day.'

The sports presenter, who celebrated his first wedding anniversary with Portia recently, said he knew from the moment he saw Portia that she was 'The One'.

'From the first two months, we talked about wanting children. The way we are with each other hasn't dipped or changed,' he said. 'I know it will always be fine when Portia is here.'

Cute couple: TheStrictly Come Dancing star added that the couple began talking about kids just two months into their five-year relationship

Sweet: Portia recalled their wedding day saying: 'My over-riding memory is of Ore's emotions - he was so teary throughout the day'

The Manchester-based couple met more than five years ago at an event at Loughborough University, where Ore studied.

The BBC host revealed that after Portia warned him against popping the question in public, he decided to plan several 'decoy' proposals.

Ore took the blonde beauty for several romantic excursions, including a birthday lunch to London's famous landmark The Shard and a trip to Dubai straight after.

But it was only when the pair returned from the holiday that Ore landed the real surprise - proposing to Portia in front of her loved ones at her family home in Kent.

Long-term loves; The Manchester-based couple met more than five years ago at an event at Loughborough University, where Ore studied

Seeing double! The blonde beauty cuddled up to Ore's Strictly professional dancing partner Joanne Clifton

He previously told The Mirror: 'On my wedding day I cried from 11 in the morning until 2am that night.

'There's a picture of me wailing, my best men there laughing and Portia absolutely cracking up next to me – I am the only one crying.'

Reminiscing about their first dance at their wedding, Portia said: 'Everyone says, 'Your wedding dance must have been amazing.' But it was just a little dance.

'Ore whispered, "Shall I lift you up?" I said "No" while smiling through my teeth. Now I see him lifting Jo up and spinning her around.'

Bust a move: Ore and his professional partner, Joanne Clifton, are currently in joint second place on the leaderboard, tied with Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton on a score of 38 points

Leading man: Oduba has become a favourite on the Strictly dance floor and has consistently earned impressive scores from the judges

The Strictly star has also credited his wife for keeping him grounded during the show.

He said: 'It's easy for this show (Strictly) to become like a runaway train. Portia being so supportive has made it all possible.

'She keeps me grounded. She's my choreographer, stylist, physiotherapist as well as wife.'

The latest issue of Hello! magazine is out now

Oduba has become a favourite on the Strictly dance floor and has consistently earned impressive scores from the judges.

He and his professional partner, Joanne Clifton, are currently in joint second place on the leaderboard, tied with Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton on a score of 38 points.

He also said his fellow dance contestant Ed Balls is a 'Strictly phenomenon'.

Meanwhile, it is believed that Ore will be joining Holly Willoughby as a co-host on ITV's This Morning on Thursday.

The TV host will reportedly fill in for regular host Phillip Schofield, who has other filming commitments that day, according to The Mirror.

A source told the newspaper: 'He has agreed with BBC bosses to take some time out from rehearsals to do the show. Everyone is really excited.'

Speaking about the gig, Ore said: 'I’m really excited to be hosting This Morning with Holly. I’ve watched and loved the show for years. For me, it’s one of TV’s crown jewels.'

The latest issue of Hello! magazine is out now