Ah, you’re thinking about the 2008 phone-hacking scandal, aren’t you? Jonathan had to take a three-month suspension from the BBC. The tabloids went bananas.
But here’s the thing: Jane stayed. She didn’t even flinch. When he came home, she reportedly said, “Right, you’re off work? Good. Let’s go on holiday.” That’s loyalty, folks.
They took their kids to Disneyland. Because nothing says “marriage counselling” like a giant mouse and a lot of queues.
The Secret to Their Longevity (Please Don’t Be Disappointed)
Jonathan once said in an interview that the secret is “not divorcing.” I know, I know—profound. But he also jokes that they “argue about everything” and then make up.
Inside Jonathan Ross' marriage and his wife's successful career - The
Jane, a brilliant screenwriter and TV presenter, is clearly the brains of the operation. He calls her “the smartest person in the room.” She calls him “the loudest.” It’s a beautiful balance.
They also make time for date nights. Yes, even after 35 years. He takes her to see niche Japanese horror films. She takes him to art galleries. It’s weird, it works.
