'We're really happy' Stephen Fry's husband Elliot Spencer says age gap isn't important

STEPHEN FRY'S husband has spoken out for the first time since the pair got hitched last month.

Elliot Spencer has said that he and Stephen Fry are 'really happy'AKM GSI

Elliot Spencer has said that he and Stephen Fry are 'really happy'

Elliot Spencer, 27, has given his first interview and has admitted that people's comments about the age gap between him and Stephen doesn't bother him at all.

"I am aware of what’s been said, but all that matters is how much we love each other. We really do – and we’re really happy," the comedian told The Sun.

"It’s been nice that we’ve been treated like any other couple. That’s important to us."

Stephen and Elliot made their first proper public appearance at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday evening, as Stpehen hosts the ceremony.

Stephen and Elliot got married on January 17 in NorfolkREX

Stephen and Elliot got married on January 17 in Norfolk

I am aware of what’s been said, but all that matters is how much we love each other. We really do – and we’re really happy

Elliot Spencer

Speaking about the moment that Stephen got a kiss on the cheek from Hollywood stars Michael Keaton and Edward Norton, and then told the actors: "You’ve made a married man very happy and another one very unhappy," Elliot laughed.

"Well, I was actually jealous of Stephen because he got to experience that," he told the newspaper.

"And then there was something even more fun from Cuba Gooding Jr! But I thought he did a great job.

"I was really proud of him and it was a cool thing for me to be able to watch."

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Elliot and Stephen tied the knot on January 17 in the Norfolk town of Dereham.

The 57-year-old star confirmed their engagement at the beginning of the year via his Twitter page.

"It looks as though a certain cat is out of a certain bag. I'm very very happy of course but had hoped for a private wedding. Fat chance!" he posted.

The couple did manage to keep their nuptials private, and later shared a snap of them on their happy day via the social media site.

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