For years, David Mitchell, the beloved Peep Show star and bestselling author, seemed to have it all—critical acclaim, panel-show stardom on Would I Lie to You?, and literary success. Yet, as he revealed in a candid September 2025 Guardian interview, a void haunted him: the absence of a real relationship. Mitchell, 51, admitted to fearing lifelong singledom, even questioning his sexuality during his school years, wondering “if I might be gay.” His lonely nights, filled with self-doubt, turned into “an enormous sadness” until he met Victoria Coren at Jonathan Ross’s 2007 Halloween party, sparking a love story that’s melting hearts on X (#DavidVictoriaLove).

Mitchell was “completely smitten” with Coren, a poker champion and Only Connect host, but she was in a relationship. For three agonizing years, he pined, calling it a “shadow over my life.” By December 2010, their romance ignited, with Mitchell saying, “It was very clear—this was different.” Their instant connection led to a 2012 wedding and two daughters, Barbara and June. “The long wait was worth it,” he shared, crediting Coren’s wit and warmth for transforming his life. Now, their family thrives in London, a far cry from his lonely days.

Fans on X swoon, tweeting, “David’s love for Victoria is pure rom-com gold!” Critics note his past shyness but praise his vulnerability, with one post reading, “From doubt to dad—Mitchell’s story hits hard.” The couple’s playful banter, seen on Taskmaster joint appearances, fuels their charm. Did Mitchell’s wait forge an unbreakable bond, or was it fate? As their daughters grow, this tale of patience and passion proves love conquers all, leaving a nation enchanted by their journey from longing to bliss.