Harry Potter's James and Oliver Phelps' lives off-screen from marriage to 'shameful' admission

James and Oliver Phelps, famed for their portrayal of Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter series, have teamed up with some former co-stars for a captivating new show. The competition programme merges the charm of Bake Off with the magic of the Harry Potter universe, as contestants whip up extraordinary edible masterpieces to impress a panel of professional judges.

The Phelps twins bring their unique charisma and insider stories to the table as hosts of the show. Despite acknowledging that they will forever be associated with their roles in Harry Potter, they've led active lives beyond the franchise.

Born in Birmingham, the 38-year-old twins are separated by a mere 13 minutes, with Oliver being the elder. They received tutoring on set during the filming of the Harry Potter movies.

Despite having no prior acting experience, they decided to ditch school to attend an open audition, landing the coveted roles. Beyond acting, James has worked as a runner on the sets of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and The Da Vinci Code.

The twins have also participated in the Harry Potter Exhibition, promoting it through tours across various countries. Oliver made his stage debut in 2018, starring in The Case of the Frightened Lady, reports the Express.

Together, they host a podcast where they delve into their personal lives during chats with celebrity guests.

James tied the knot with Annika Ostle in 2016, and the couple are proud pet parents to two dogs named Tonto and Jason. His wife battles endometriosis, a condition that prompted James to participate in the London Marathon in 2023 to raise awareness for this painful condition.

Oliver exchanged vows with Katy Humpage in 2015, and they are doting parents to two daughters, Autumn and Emilia.

Oliver shared an anecdote about inadvertently spoiling a couple's engagement moment while vacationing in Sydney, Australia. He was enjoying the Sydney Harbour fireworks when he was asked by a man to move aside.

Oliver, standing firm, later felt mortified upon realising the man's intention to propose to his girlfriend.

"I've had a few shameful incidents on holiday too," he confessed to The Times while recounting the event.

"A few minutes before the clock struck midnight a guy started to bug me for my space."

"Being stubborn I didn't want to give it up and miss out on a romantic moment, so I refused to budge, [but] eventually I moved to one side when the fireworks had finished and there was just a cloud of smoke left."

"The guy proceeded to get down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend, with not a firework left in sight - I felt terrible," he expressed regret.

In June 2022, the brothers made their way back to Australia for a series of Harry Potter fan gatherings in Sydney and Perth.

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking airs on Prime Video from December 17