Fay Ripley Credits The Traitors Host Alan Cumming for Marriage Introduction

Fay Ripley, known for her role in ITV's Cold Feet, revealed on The One Show that she owes her marriage to Alan Cumming, host of The Traitors US, who introduced her to her husband, Australian actor Daniel Lapaine, while she was staying with him in New York. Ripley and Lapaine married in Tuscany in 2001 and have two children together. She highlighted the importance of not being apart from her husband for too long, noting a friend’s advice that three weeks is the cut-off point for needing each other. Daniel Lapaine, known for roles in Black Mirror and Vera, has described their relationship as mutual hunting, and the couple often manage time apart due to their careers. Ripley has also shared that her secret to a lasting marriage is marrying a younger man and using a bit of playful fear to maintain the relationship. Their marriage has been described as loving and enduring, with Ripley often expressing gratitude and affection for her husband despite the occasional humorous disagreements.