Romesh Ranganathan Reflects on Comedy's Impact on 15-Year Marriage
- Romesh Ranganathan shared that his focus on his comedy career strained his marriage with Leesa.
- The couple experienced a period of disconnect, communicating only for practical reasons.
- After working through their challenges, they renewed their marriage vows and celebrated their love.
Romesh Ranganathan, a 46-year-old comedian and TV presenter, has opened up about the challenges he faced in his marriage to Leesa, which has lasted for 15 years. He admitted that his commitment to his comedy career had a detrimental effect on their relationship, leading to a phase where they communicated only for functional reasons. This neglect caused their marriage to feel like a 'relationship in name only.' Despite these struggles, the couple worked hard to rekindle their love and renewed their marriage vows a year ago, celebrating their commitment with a party at their home in Sussex. Ranganathan emphasized that, although there were tough times, Leesa never pressured him to abandon his career, showing her support throughout their difficulties. He expressed his deep love for her and acknowledged the importance of investing in their relationship to overcome the challenges they faced together.