Christopher Dean and his partner, former Dancing On Ice co-star Karen Barber have been together since 2011, but despite a 14-year-strong relationship, the duo have never tied the knot.
The ice skating judge, 65, and former head coach, 62, were both married previously before they fell in love, which has left some of their fans wondering why they have chosen not to walk down the aisle during their private relationship.
As Dancing on Ice comes to a close, here's everything we know about the couple's relationship…
Who is Christopher Dean's wife?
Christopher has two ex-wives – Isabelle Duchesnay and Jill Trenary. The Olympic ice skater married French-Canadian World Ice Dance Champion Isabelle in Montreal, Canada in 1991, and she looked beautiful in a traditional long-sleeved wedding dress. The couple divorced after two years of marriage.
© GettyHe then wed American skater Jill in October 1994, and his bride was pictured in an off-the-shoulder gown with a full skirt. The pair went on to welcome two sons together, Jack Robert and Sam Colin.
In March 2010, Christopher's agent confirmed that the couple had decided to separate. Speaking of DOI, she told the News Of The World at the time: "The success of the show, with long, long separations over almost five years now, isn't conducive to a happy marriage. It was the breaking point." She added that his relationship with Karen is "hurtful."
Despite denying romance rumours with Karen in December 2010, Christopher was pictured kissing the star outside a London restaurant in January 2011.
Who is Karen Barber's husband?
Karen was previously married to skating coach Stephen Pickavance and the couple are parents to two daughters, Emma and Laura.
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Shortly after the photographs of Karen and Christopher were released, she confirmed that her 21-year marriage had ended some time before.
© RexHowever, the news of Karen's new relationship still came as a shock to Stephen, who told News of the World: "I've been through hell. I'm in pieces and I don't know how I've coped."
Are Christopher Dean and Karen Barber married?
Karen and Christopher released a joint statement in 2011, explaining: "We have been great friends for more than 30 years. Following recent media speculation, we feel the necessity to confirm that this year has seen a change in our relationship, but we are taking things very slowly, as it is early days.
"We'd very much like to thank our dear friends, who have been so incredibly supportive to us. We both have families with children, so we ask the media to please respect their privacy."
© GettyThey have not addressed the subject of marriage publicly, so it is not known if they would consider saying 'I do' in the future. However, it is possible that they do not wish to tie the knot and have found happiness without marriage.
