Chris Bath & Jim Wilson: The love of our lives

Side by side on screen, they’re fondly known as the Seven Network’s Mr and Mrs News.

Sunday Night presenter Chris Bath and self-confessed sports nut Jim Wilson are TV journalists who work happily together, and just happen to be married in real life.

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In an exclusive interview with New Idea, the pair reveal they were colleagues for years before Chris discovered ‘Jim was this amazing person I never knew he was’.

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Having met 15 years ago 'through an earpiece', Chris and Jim reveal they never thought they'd end up married.

"She thought I was the boofy sports guy," says Jim.

Chris and Jim's full interview - this week in New Idea!

"I used to bag Jim on air... It was hilarious – we used to sledge each other," says Chris.

After courting for four years, Jim decided he wanted to pop the question but he needed to consult two very important people first - his son Joey, and Chris's son Darcy!

"I said: ‘Boys, I’m letting you in on a bit of a secret... I’m going to ask Bathie to marry me'."

Chris and Jim's full interview - this week in New Idea!

Following a four-year courtship, Chris, 46, waltzed down the aisle with Jim, 45, at a romantic country ceremony last year as they blended their families.

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Seven months after they wed in 2012 in what’s believed to be an Australian first, the Seven Network made the popular newlyweds joint anchors of its 6pm Sydney news bulletin.

For the full exclusive interview and gorgeous photoshoot grab this week's issue of New Idea - out now!