For more than ten years, Stephen Mulhern has been one of British television’s most familiar faces — quick-witted, warm, and seemingly an open book on screen.

But behind the laughter and late-night shows, one part of his life remained fiercely guarded.
Until now.

For the first time in a decade, Mulhern has decided to speak — not for publicity, not to fuel headlines, and not to court attention — but to protect the man he loves.

“We’ve known each other for 10 years. We’ve been in love for five,” Stephen revealed quietly.
“And I’ve stayed silent for far too long.”

A Silence Built on Protection

Those close to the presenter say the decision did not come lightly. Mulhern has long believed that privacy was the safest way to shield his relationship from scrutiny. While rumours about his personal life surfaced and faded over the years, he chose not to correct them — even when his name was repeatedly linked to others.

The whispers.
The assumptions.
The speculation.

Stephen endured it all.

“I could live with the stories,” he admitted. “I could live with people guessing wrong about me.”

But there was one thing he could not accept.

“Watching someone I love be hurt by those stories — that’s where it stopped.”

When Silence Became Painful

As false narratives continued to circulate, the cost of staying quiet began to outweigh the protection it once offered. What had started as a shield slowly became a source of harm — not for Stephen, but for the person he had tried so hard to keep safe.

“I won’t let him be damaged by stories that aren’t true,” Stephen said.
“Not anymore.”

Those words mark a turning point for a man known for keeping his private life firmly off-camera. This was not a dramatic reveal, nor a carefully staged announcement. It was, by all accounts, a deeply personal moment — one driven by loyalty rather than headlines.

Not a Reveal — A Line in the Sand

Insiders stress that Mulhern’s decision is not about naming names or inviting scrutiny into his relationship. Instead, it is about setting a boundary.

“This isn’t a coming-out story,” one source explained.
“It’s a defence. A line drawn to say: enough.”

Stephen himself echoed that sentiment, making it clear that the truth was shared only because silence had begun to hurt someone he loves.

“I stayed quiet to protect him,” he said.
“But I won’t let him be hurt by rumours linking me to someone else. I just won’t.”

A Different Kind of Confession

In an industry where personal revelations are often timed for impact, Mulhern’s words have landed differently. There was no spectacle — only honesty.

The man who has made the nation laugh for years has finally allowed himself one moment of openness.
And fans, stunned by the unexpected confession, are seeing a side of him rarely shown.

Not a performer.
Not a presenter.
But a partner choosing love over silence.

And for Stephen Mulhern, that choice may be the most meaningful one he’s made yet.