First Dates star Fred Sirieix in tears over daughter's Olympic medal win
First Dates star Fred Sirieix has shared his pride after his daughter won her first-ever Olympic medal at the Paris Games.
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, who is a diver, took the bronze for Team GB alongside Lois Toulson in the women's 10-metre synchronised platform.
Sharing the big moment in a video on his social media accounts, Fred – who is also part of the BBC's Olympics broadcasting team – posted his joy at the huge achievement.
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"What emotions! What a beautiful moment! How many tears!!!!" he wrote. "I’m bursting with pride, joy and happiness. Well done and congrats @andreassirieix and @LoisToulson."
This isn't the first time that Fred has expressed his pride in his daughter's sporting achievements – he posted a celebratory message on social media after Andrea won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
"I feel like a king! I feel like a king!" he told the BBC at the time. "It's the Commonwealth Games, and my daughter gets gold. It can't get better than this, can it?
"She lives and breathes diving. She won and, phew, I can relax! Brilliant."
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The Paris Olympics began last week (July 26) with its opening ceremony, and will continue until August 11.
The event has already seen a number of notable TV moments, including a Tom Daley interview being gatecrashed by his son after the diver won his fifth Olympic medal.
During the chat with the BBC, his youngest son Phoenix threw his cup towards Tom, the diver saying: "That was when I was at my happiest because my family were here and they got to see that – and Phoenix is trying to kill people by throwing his juice cup."
Addressing his future and the potential to do the 2028 Olympics, Tom added: "I don't know. Right now, I want to enjoy today and then we'll see what the future holds."
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