TV profile and presenter Dorthe Skappel (58) is best known for leading the entertainment program “Good evening Norway” since the start in 1997. Now she is relevant as one of the participants in “Farmen kjendis”, which is broadcast on Norwegian TV screens over Christmas.
Although she has been a famous figure for almost 25 years, she is still quite private when it comes to, among other things, the family.
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She has been married to teenager Jon Skappel (59), whom she met already as a teenager, for 36 years, and together they have daughters Maria (35) and Marthe (30).
– We met when I was 15, it was such a real childhood infatuation. We had a period when I lived in Paris which was a bit difficult, but when I got home we basically found out that we belonged together in a way (…). And we have been together ever since, the 58-year-old said when she recently visited Tone Damli’s podcast “Robbery with Tone”.
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Independent individuals
Dorthe emphasizes in the podcast that it in no way means that the relationship between her and her husband has only been a dance on roses, but that they too have faced challenges you have to work your way through – but that she does not think the grass is greener on the other side .
Dagbladet became curious about the secret behind the long relationship, and therefore hung up on the TV queen to hear what she had to say.
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– I’m a little unsure, really. I think it is very individual from person to person, and couple to couple – but to have respect for each other and that you have two completely independent lives, I think is important, she says, and adds:
CLINKED TO: The couple clinked during the Golden Route in 2012. Photo: Andreas Fadum / See and Hear
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– I have my life and Jon has his, but we are good together too. As long as you are fine in your own, you are fine together. One must keep oneself in the relationship.
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Learn from each other
The “Good evening Norway” host explains that when you have been with a person for as long as she and Jon have, you grow “together”.
– We learn things from each other. I take something from him and he takes something from me.
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When describing her marriage, she uses words such as “harmonious” and “respect”, but also adds that she thinks it helps that they have a common family:
– We have children and grandchildren together, and I think that makes it easy in a way. We do not have to deal with anyone else outside the nuclear family, at the same time as it is good to be able to share the joy of a grandchild or children together.
Dorthe and Jon are the grandparents of three.
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Respect
A relationship consists of several phases. At the very beginning, you are often newly in love and everything is exciting and new. After 43 years, the new love has passed for a long time, but that does not mean that Dorthe thrives any less in the phase they are in now.
– Now we are there that we have a deep and sincere respect for each other. I really admire Jon in what he does, and I think he is good at what he does. He is a nice person and I am sincere likes him as a person.
AT PARTY: Dorthe and Jon Skappel during the premiere party for the James Bond film «Quantum of Solace». Photo: Knut Falch / NTB
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– What do you value most about Jon?
– His love, the 58-year-old answers in cash.
– He is so loving with everyone he meets and loves, and that is perhaps one of the nicest things I know. And then he stands strong in himself, and is so confident in himself – and I think that is incredibly nice.
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– Taught us some tricks
Dorthe admits that neither she nor Jon are so good at everyday romance, but that she greatly appreciates the small things her husband does:
– I get very happy when he gives me a warm hug, or breakfast in bed. I actually get coffee in bed every day, and I’ve had that in all the Lord’s years, she says, and adds:
– He once told me that even though I was not aware of it myself, I smile in my sleep when he comes with the coffee.
This is how Dorthe Skappel was persuaded to “Skal vi danse”
In 2015, it became known that the couple, together with a couple of friends, were to build a cabin on the Swedish holiday island of Koster. They are also currently helping their eldest daughter, Maria, build a boathouse.
– We like to have projects. And we are very happy to be physical, such as clearing forests, chopping wood or other outdoor activities. It brings us very much together.
