Martin Odegaard’s wedding disrupted by security incident

During Martin Odegaard’s wedding celebration with Helene Spilling, a photographer was forcibly removed by security personnel, causing a disturbance. The incident occurred as guests were departing from their ceremony and a photographer from Se og Hor was physically ejected from in front of Gjerdrum Church. The photographer, Andreas Fadum, was reportedly taken away against his will, prompting his publication to threaten police involvement.

Despite the disruption, Odegaard and Spilling successfully celebrated their marriage in Oslo, with notable Arsenal teammates like Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard attending alongside their partners. The event was marked by photographs of the couple, including ones showing Spilling with her dance partner and her founding of a dance studio and fashion brand. The couple had announced the birth of their first child in December after going public with their relationship the previous year.

The Norwegian Editors’ Association condemned the security’s use of force, emphasizing that the photographer was present in a public area on professional duty. They noted that security personnel appeared to act beyond their authority, which they described as a serious matter to be reported to authorities. Efforts to reach the security guards for comments were unsuccessful.

Background on the bride

Helene Spilling is a talented dancer, having won Norway’s popular dance show, “Skal vi danse,” in 2021. She holds 17 gold medals from the Norwegian ballroom dance championships and has established both a dance studio and a fashion brand. Since publicly revealing her relationship with Odegaard in June 2023, she has been a regular presence at Arsenal matches, supporting her partner and sharing moments of their life together.

The couple’s relationship has been showcased in social media and public events, including a romantic photo by the sea taken in August. Their journey into parenthood was celebrated with a social media announcement in December, sharing the news of their newborn baby boy. Despite the wedding incident, Odegaard and Spilling continued to enjoy their special day surrounded by loved ones.