Emmerdale’s Dean Andrews may be going through turmoil on-screen as Will Taylor, but in real life, he has just celebrated his first wedding anniversary after his wife gave him an ultimatum.
Emmerdale’s Dean Andrews’ character in the soap Will Taylor hasn’t been having the easiest time on-screen, as he has been in the frame for attacking his ex Rose Jackson as she mysteriously disappeared recently – but was cleared of suspicion during this week’s episodes.
And with an upcoming blackmail storyline set for Will as the victim, things don’t appear to be looking up for him anytime soon. But in the real world, actor Dean has been enjoying his first year of marriage after tying the knot with his long-term love Helen Bowen-Green last summer.
The couple said ‘I Do’ in a beautiful ceremony at a barn-style venue attended by his on-screen wife Claire King, aka Kim Tate. Helen looked absolutely stunning in a detailed lace gown with a flowing train and cut-out details at the top of the sleeves, while Dean looked dapper in a black tuxedo.
At the time, Dean admitted that he wed Helen after she told him she wouldn’t get married when he was over 60 – so the pair married on his 60th birthday to say get ahead of the ultimatum. Speaking to The Mirror, he said: “We never found time to get wed. And then Helen said ‘I won’t marry someone over 60.’ So I thought. ‘I better get that sorted.’.
“People did say ‘Deano, why get married at 60?’ but I’m happy to have found love with such a wonderful woman and [wanted to] celebrate that.”
After the wedding, fans were treated to a hilarious snap of Dean with his real-life and on-screen wives, Helen and Claire, posing together outside the wedding venue.
Claire looked sensational in a vibrant orange pantsuit paired with a floral blouse and an eye-catching multicoloured fascinator, as she playfully lifted her leg and made a face for the camera. While Helen was spotted cheekily flicking a V-sign behind her new hubby’s head in the photo.
Dean humorously captioned the moment, saying: “I was hoping my two wives would be a little more upset when they found out about each other but it looks like they don’t give two hoots. @hbg_indiarose #claireking @ emmerdale.”
Marking their first wedding anniversary earlier this month, Dean wrote: “I married this beautiful lady @helenbowensomething_ a year ago. It’s been the best of years and we have many more to come. Love you endlessly”.
The doting father has two daughters from an earlier relationship – Sharny, 37, and Alice, 31 – and basks in granddad joy with Alice’s little girl Ida-Rae, often sharing snaps on his social media.
