I didn't believe it because it was in teh Daily Mail and now it's true. :/

But, y'know, yay! He does seem loads happier, and she's FROM MY CHILDHOOD AND IT'S WEIRD SHE'S A GROWN-UP NOW and whatevs. I hope Brookerfandom sustains and does not sideline her because a) woman and b) of colour = c) WOC. Also, ridiculously pretty. Luff her omg. I think there might be strange Dara O'Brien crossover fic, due to that Mock the Week episode where he professed love for her?