Mark Wright EXCLUSIVE: Presenter reveals he 'can't wait' to have kids with wife Michelle Keegan and admits he books flights for family and friends so they have to visit him
He captivated viewers as he made his debut as a This Morning host alongside Mollie King on Friday.
And fresh from his return to UK television from US show Extra, Mark Wright opened up about his hopes for a family with wife Michelle Keegan, staying in touch with loved ones and his wildest stateside moment in an exclusive chat with MailOnline.
The former TOWIE star,31, who wed Our Girl actress Michelle in 2015, showed off his softer side on the daytime show as he revealed the couple had discussed baby names and had been asked when they were planning to have children.
Stateside star: Fresh from his return to UK television from US show Extra, Mark Wright opened up about his hopes for a family with wife Michelle Keegan, staying in touch with loved ones and his wildest stateside moment in an exclusive chat with MailOnline
Exciting:The former TOWIE star,31, who wed Our Girl actress Michelle in 2015, showed off his softer side on the daytime show as he revealed the couple had discussed baby names and had been asked when they were planning to have children
Discussing his dreams of being a dad he said: ''I can't wait to be a dad, I love kids.'
On chatting with Alex Jones about becoming a mother he said:'She's just had a child and children, hopefully for me will be something that happens to me in my life in the future.
'I was in the moment and wanted to ask it. I've got no fear or shame talking about Michelle.'
The Stateside sensation leads a jetsetting lifestyle, travelling to see family and friends in the UK and reuniting with Michelle.
The handsome star admitted he is partial to booking flights for his loved ones, so that they have 'no choice' but to visit.
Starting a family: Discussing his dreams of being a dad he said: 'I can't wait to be a dad, I love kids.'
He said: 'I book a lot of them flights for friends and family to come and visit me. I give them no choice, if I'm the one who's booked them a flight.
'I miss them every day when I'm not with them. It's something I have to think about in the future, how long I want to be away from them for.'
Giving his tips for maintaining a long-distance romance, the star said he and Michelle fly to one another every three weeks.
He added:'Don't listen to the rulebook, the rulebook will say 'long distance can't work', there's no way this couple are going to work, it's bulls**t, at each other's feet every day doesn't work, it depends on the couple, if you love each other you make it work .
'I wouldn't suggest going months and months without each other , make it work, put it into your schedule , make sure you see each other enough, it keeps the heart fonder.'
Cute couple: The handsome star admitted he is partial to booking flights for his loved ones, so that they have 'no choice' but to visit
The star is revelling in his return to UK television screens, since making his on-screen debut in the original 2010 series of TOWIE.
Of his This Morning debut, he said: 'It's been amazing, England's my home , always will be, English TV will always be my number one priority.
'Honestly I loved it, This Morning's a show that I've watched all my life. My family watch it. My nan and granddad are at home watching it, my aunties were watching it.
'When I heard that music first come on, it was almost like I forgot I was hosting it. I'm the one doing the link. I couldn't believe it. If I was ever to give myself a pat on the back and say I'm so proud, it's right now, it was a pinnacle moment in my career.'
Mark has won legions of fans in America since he landed a hosting spot of Entertainment show Extra, and revealed his wildest moment in the States came during a bash with Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx.
Kids names:This comes after Mark gushed about his wife and their hopes to have children during his presenting stint on the ITV show (above with co-host Mollie King)
He said: 'I ended up getting drunk, Michelle was there with her dad, her stepmum so we had a party. I was also forgetting that I was working.
'I came to interview Jamie at the end, I've done him a few times. I get on with him a lot and he had had a drink, I had had a drink so it was wild. It ended up being brilliant.
'I definitely had a few drinks. I forgot I was working.
This comes after Mark gushed about his wife and their hopes to have children during his presenting stint on the ITV show.
The star told guest Alex Jones they are always talking about when the right time would be to start a family and have a whole host of baby names they like.
Asking how Alex juggles presenting the One Show and being a mother, Mark said: 'It is what you expected? Do you sometimes think “When are we going to have kids?” We constantly have this conversation about when the time would be right.’
Alex replied: 'It’s hard-going, it’s lovely. Teddy is one and a half. He’s busy, he’s starting to walk, talk. Our house is a wreck. The jacket I’ve just pulled off has Weetabix stuck to it. It’s a balance but you get through it and spend the weekend together.'
She continued: 'Most of it is wonderful of course it’s tiring to have a working life. But you'll know when the time is right and you’ll work it out between you.’
Chic: Mollie cut a stylish figure in a striped t-shirt and white flared trousers
Reminiscing over his relationship with Michelle, Mark said: ‘You know we got married the same year, we're in the 2015 club.'
To which, Alex replied: 'It’s gone so quick hasn’t it?'
And during a debate about if parent’s should be able to rename their children, Mark said: 'We are not trying for kids, me and my wife yet, but we do talk about kids names all the time.'
The television presenter later revealed Michelle does all the cooking in the household, as he said: 'My wife is amazing at cooking her go to dish is prawn with chilies.'
Delicious: The television presenter later revealed Michelle does all the cooking in the household, as he said: 'My wife is amazing at cooking her go to dish is prawn with chilies'
Sweet: Meanwhile, Michelle proved to be Mark's number one fan as she took to Instagram to share a sweet message to her husband.
Biggest supporter: Watching the ITV programme, the Our Girl actress posted a clip of Mark on the show, captioning the love-heart filtered video: 'Go on @Wrighty you got this!'
Naughty! Michelle wasn't the only one to show their support to the former TOWIE star, best pal Olly Murs shared a very cheeky picture on Twitter in his boxers to cheer Mark on
Meanwhile, Michelle proved to be Mark's number one fan as she took to Instagram to share a sweet message to her husband.
Watching the ITV programme, the Our Girl actress posted a clip of Mark on the show, captioning the love-heart filtered video: 'Go on @Wrighty you got this!'
Michelle wasn't the only one to show their support to the former TOWIE star, best pal Olly Murs shared a very cheeky picture on Twitter in his boxers to cheer Mark on.
He wrote: 'I’ll be watching @MarkWright_ son!! Just getting ready for the wedding! Go smash it mate on @thismorning with @MollieKing'.
Commenting on the singer's racy snap, Mark said: 'He’s standing there in his boxer shorts! Looking well my man.’
The handsome hunk has been spending time with his wife Michelle as he steps up to presenting This Morning on Fridays, while he taking a break from his presenting duties in the US on Extra.
The brunette beauty lives in Mark's native Essex yet their glitzy careers, including his presenting role on Extra in LA and her work on Our Girl in South Africa, means their time at home can often be sparse - a tough fact for a self-proclaimed 'home bunny'.
Loved-up: The handsome hunk has been spending time with his wife Michelle as he steps up to presenting This Morning on Fridays, while he taking a break from his presenting duties in LA
