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Published: 12:37 EDT, 21 August 2025 | Updated: 12:47 EDT, 21 August 2025
Jarrod Bowen gave and insight into his and Dani Dyer's emotional wedding day and revealed what he really thinks about her upcoming stint on Strictly.
Speaking in the latest episode of Ironcast with Chris Scull and Carlton Cole, the footballer, 28, recalled 'the moment it all felt real' as he teared up.
The former Love Island star, 29, and the West Ham captain tied the knot during an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family in June.
Jarrod admitted that he 'got bored' waiting around in the morning before the ceremony but it soon hit him when people started arriving.
He joked: 'When I saw everyone I was like "oh God, someone has turned the pollen up in here."
Jarrod also recounted his wife's dad, Danny Dyer's speech, and revealed how the EastEnders actor struggled to keep it together.
Jarrod Bowen gave and insight into his and Dani Dyer's emotional wedding day and revealed what he really thinks about her upcoming stint on Strictly
The former Love Island star, 28, and the West Ham captain tied the knot during an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family in June (pictured last month)
'He had this script and his hand was shaking, then is lip was going. Then he started talking about me and how close we are and that's what got him,' he laughed.
'I think he was declaring is love for me rather than his little Danny on the day.
'I said it in my speech I think if Danny senior could have been up there and taken my hand in marriage he would have.'
Dani was announced as one of the celebrities taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing just a few weeks ago and is already the favourite to win.
Giving an insight into his wife's dancing skills, Jarrod added: 'Deep down she is competitive, I know she has that inner drive.
'I have no idea what her dancing is like I've only seen her after a few tequilas. I'm not doing any practising with her.
'I do think she will be good though when she puts her mind to something, she's good.'
After the contestants were announced last week, Dani became the early favourite to lift the Glitter Ball trophy with bookies having her at 4/1.
Meanwhile, professional football manager and former player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink comes in last at 25/1 meaning viewers could see him be the first to head home.
Speaking in the latest episode of Ironcast with Chris Scull and Carlton Cole, the footballer, 28, recalled 'the moment it all felt real' as he teared up
He joked: 'When I saw everyone I was like "oh God, someone has turned the pollen up in here"
Dani was announced as one of the celebrities taking part in this year's Strictly just a few weeks ago and is already the favourite to win, with Jarrod saying: 'Deep down she is competitive'
According to Ladbrokes' figures, YouTuber George Clarke comes in second to Dani at 6/1.
The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner and Vicky Pattison became the latest stars to join the ensemble when they confirmed their participation in the BBC show on Thursday.
They followed the announcement of trailblazing model and influencer Ellie Goldstein, Drag Race star La Voix and rugby player Chris Robshaw.
But it seems Dani in particular already has everyone talking, before the full line-up has even been announced.
Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: 'Dani Dyer is the current pick of this year’s Strictly pack, but with contestants still to be announced, we could soon see someone waltz past her to the head of the betting.'