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Clare and Alice had a civil partnership ceremony in 2006, but vowed to return and get married again when gay marriage became legal in the United Kingdom. Bradbury returned in February 2012. It's just about knowing that you can and knowing that you can say 'I'm married'," she said. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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Clare Balding examines the story of Emily Davison, her death at the Derby, and the Suffragette movement. From 1988 until 1993, she was a leading amateur flat jockey and even won an award for her memoir covering her time growing up in a racing yard. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold, 59, in 2015, Clare and Alice have been an item since 2006 and are both keen amateur golfers, SPOTY 2018 - Tearful Billy Monger cut off by Clare Balding on BBC SPOTY 2018 as he thanked parents, released the salaries of 96 of its biggest stars, among the broadcaster's top-earning talent. Clare and Alice have been married since 2006, MORE:Clare Balding and wife Alice left broken-hearted by devastating news, SEE:13 incredible LGBTQ celebrity weddings: Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, Samira Wiley and more, Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, Clare admitted it was a low-key affair: "We didn't have a big party at all actually. Available as Framed Prints, Photos, Wall Art and Photo Gifts #MediaStorehouse Nine years later, they got married at exactly the same place in a far more intimate private service without any guests. In 2018 Clare hosted live coverage of the Royal Wedding on BBC One and fronted the BBC's European Championships. Being descended from the Earls of Derby, Clare's maternal family has a well-established aristocratic history, and both of her parents' sides of the family have a solid genetic affinity for horse training. The BBC broadcaster recently addressed if . Winner of the BAFTA Special Award and RTS Presenter of the Year Award for her expert coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Clare Balding is one of Britain's leading broadcasters. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Clare Balding and Alice Arnold celebrated their marriage by holding a "low-key" wedding reception at a branch of Wagamama. Clare Balding has married her partner of 14 years, Alice Arnold. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Clare Balding has close family links to horse racing: her father, Ian Balding, trained Mill Reef, 1971 . Eagle-eyed fans noticed during the 2016 Rio Games that she was not wearing wedding band, Clare's wife Alice taking to social media to explain the missing jewellery. The downside is the story is rather predictable even for a middle . If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Episodes ( 296 Available) An Art Walk in the Forest of Dean. Balding has written columns for The Sporting Life, Racing Post, Sunday Telegraph, The Evening Standard and Stylist and currently writes a regular weekly sports column for Waitrose Weekend. Overview: Two teams of clever celebrities prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Sport Relief as the Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid and Joshua Levine).So join Victoria if you want to know what connects: Howard's End, Veterans' Day, Caesar . Clare Balding. Alice was a newsreader and continuityannouncer on BBC Radio 4 for more than 20 year years. The presenter started as a trainee journalist at the BBC in 1994 and has enjoyed a successful career as one of the main female sports anchors on TV. Only Connect - Season 0 Episode 19. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. She also presented her own show called The Clare Balding Show as well as appearing on The Last Leg, Who Do You THink You Are?, The One Show and Icons. Although, she was revealed for six Olympic Games, for BBC Radio in Atlanta, and for BBC Television in Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro. Wife Alice explained that Clare was advised not to travel with her ring in case it got lost abroad. Clare's maternal family comes from a well-documented aristocratic lineage, being descended from the Earls of Derby, and horse training is heavily represented in her genes from both sides of her family. "It's about equality. Clare sparked concern on Twitter after she was spotted without her wedding ring while presenting coverage from the Rio de Janiero Olympics in Brazil in 2016. There she worked on 5 Live, Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 4. . Dan defn really needs to pull his head in and wake up to himself though. There are rumors that Clare joins spouse Alice Arnold on an idyllic Barbados break while ringing on the first wedding anniversary. Clare took to Twitter and shared her devastation as she announced the family loss. Clare has presented everything from the Olympics to the Royal Wedding and dog show Crufts. Clare had two throat operations to remove her thyroid gland before undergoing radioactive iodine treatment, which thankfully proved to be successful. English nationality Clare has additionally displayed four Paralympic Games, the Winter Olympics from Salt Lake City, Turin, Vancouver, and Sochi, and the Commonwealth Games from Melbourne, Delhi, and Glasgow. Though Clare and Alice do not have any kids, Clare is a successful children's author and "enjoys spending time with them through her work." Real Madrid legend Marcelo, 33, plans to carry on playing so he can line up with his son Enzo, Cristiano Ronaldo might be scoring off the pitch for Man Utd but he won't be troubling a relieved Pep on it come Sunday, Oleksandr Usyk throws Anthony Joshua rematch in doubt by admitting Ukraine and 'pride are more important than a belt', 'It was probably a bit cold' - Roy Keane tears Tottenham apart in damning verdict after humiliation to Middlesbrough, Lewis Hamilton got ex-F1 race director Michael Masi the sack by staying SILENT, claims Red Bull chief Marko, 'Take this down ASAP' - John Terry blasted over post praising Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich by MP. The 50-year-old, . Natalie Keegan; The world-renowned horse trainer Ian Balding and his wife Emma Hastings-Bass welcomed Clare Victoria Balding on January 29, 1971. "It was the best thing Clare ever said", Treadwell said. [45] In 2014, she was named in the top 10 on the World Pride Power list. On 21 August 2009, she announced that the radioactive iodine had been successful with no signs of the cancer having spread. Just like her wife Clare, Alice is a journalist and worked for BBC Radio 4 for over 20 years until the end of 2012. Although happily married, Clare sparked concern on Twitter after she was spotted without her wedding ring while presenting coverage from the Rio de Janiero Olympics in Brazil in 2016. Who is Clare Balding's wife? By registering to HELLO! Share your thoughts in the comments below. Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold in 2015. There was a bitof confusion when Clare was spotted without her wedding ringwhile presenting the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil, but all of those panicked Twitter messages were soon cleared up. Her other awards include Attitude Awards TV Personality of the Year 2012, TRIC Sports Presenter of the Year 2013, British Equestrian Federation Outstanding Journalist of the Year 2014, First Women Awards Lifetime Achievement 2015, the Horserace Writers' Association's Broadcaster of the Year award[37] and awards from Tatler magazine. She was dating her partner Arnold for 14 long years. In 2018 Clare hosted live coverage of the Royal Wedding on BBC One and fronted the BBC's European Championships. Clare and Alice had a civil partnership ceremony in 2006, but vowed to return and get married again when gay marriage became legal in the United Kingdom. Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold in 2015. Balding's paternal grandfather Gerald Barnard Balding Sr, was a 10-goal polo player who immigrated to America to play polo in the 1920s when he was in his 20s. The couple have always supported each other during tough times, including when Clare was fighting thyroid cancer. The animal lovers, who also owners of some adorable kittens, were devastated when Archie died at the age of 15 in July. [31][32] In the same year, Balding was presented with the special BAFTA for her work on the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.[33]. When quizzed about the couple having a baby, she remarked: God no! Clare Balding is married to Alice Arnold. Balding was made an Honorary Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge in 2014. [47] Balding later clarified on BBC's Have I Got News For You quiz that she believed Treadwell, who suffered from microdontia and hypodontia, to have had his teeth "kicked out" by a horse, a common injury suffered by jockeys, apologising again for her error. The broadcaster caused a stir when she presented for the BBC at the last Olympic Games, The 12 - our free newsletter with all the news you need. Balding was involved in a copy-control controversy in 2017, when it was alleged that she or her agent rewrote part of an interview that she gave to Saga magazine, provoking the journalist Ginny Dougary to remove her byline from the interview. Clare has worked in radio since she left . Alice Arnold Crawford (1850-1874), American poet. The TV presenter and her long-time love returned to the registry office where their civil partnership was held in September 2006, although they did not have the same large ceremony at Chiswick House as they did eight years ago. "I nearly fell over as I turned and walked away, messed up properly, but luckily not too many people had seen that. Balding became a trainee with BBC National Radio in 1994, working on 5 Live, Radio 1 (presenting the sport on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show), Radio 2 and Radio 4. She later made her television debut in June 1995 - when she introduced highlights of Royal Ascot. With Clare Balding, Andrew Balding, Ian Balding, Emily Wilding Davison. Why I am going to marry Clare Balding. Claire Balding is known for sports broadcasting - initially that was horse racing but now she commentates on all sorts of sports, especially the Olympics & Paralympics. 7. Clare is a sports broadcaster, journalist and author and the face of the BBC's Olympic coverage, as well as Crufts. She was then a BBC Radio 4 continuity announcer and newsreader. Is all ok?". Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. [21] In 2013, to mark the centenary of Emily Wilding Davison's fatal intervention in the 1913 Derby, Balding presented a documentary about Davison for Channel 4 called Secrets of the Suffragettes. 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The pair entered into a civil partnership in 2006 - before gay marriage was legalised in the UK. "@alicearnold1 and I are broken-hearted but grateful to him for the joy he gave us, the places he took us and the friends he brought us. Who is Clare Balding's wife? Clare confessed she missed her Tibetan Terrior so much that she went on walks just so she could see other pet pooches. View our online Press Pack. She also presents the Lord Mayor's Show as well as other live events for the BBC, such as Trooping the Colour, New Year's Eve and lead commentary for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. after they were announced officially married in a wedding ceremony in the Council Chamber at Camden Town Hall in London, Saturday 29 March . [38], She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours for services to sport and charity. "I mucked my curtsey up," she added. She's been where Dan is now. Her uncle Toby Balding trained winners in the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle. In 2010, Balding became a patron of the British Thyroid Foundation. Crufts Dog Show is back. In contrast, to co-host Alex Scott who first worked with the BBC in 2018. Clare V. Pouch Ponyhair Animal Print Gold-Tone Hardware Canvas Lining Exposed Zip Closure Clare V. Ponyhair Animal Print Pouch - Wallets, Accessories - W2434390 | The RealReal Sell Then working on 5 Live, Radio 1 (presenting the sport on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show), Radio 2 and Radio 4. Balding has presented coverage of Crufts for the BBC from 2004 2009 and for Channel 4 since 2013. Clare's dating relationship began in September 2006 and formalized into marriage in April 2015 in a private ceremony. The couple tied the knot in April 2015 but Alice has revealed they didn't have a glitzy ceremony or an extravagant party because the wedding felt like just a formality as they'd been in a civil partnership together since . National Hunt Horse Racing - 1993 Racing Post Chase - Kempton Park Horse trainer Gerald Barnard Toby Balding. Although heart-breaking for England, that was stunning from New Zealand in front of 40,000 fans. Clare Balding's crowded hours. However, it was later revealed that she had left the ring at home due to safety concerns and that all was well between the couple. My main worry is my voice because of what I do," she told the Daily Mail. . She also presents the walking programme Ramblings for BBC Radio 4 where she walks and talks with one or more devotees of a particular route, area or activity and has, for example, walked sections of the Lyke Wake Walk[11][12] and Dales Way[13][14] for the programme. [9], Balding's well-documented aristocratic lineage on her mother's side can be seen in records that TheGenealogist has identified in research. The couple will join famous faces including former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Clara Amfo, ITV host Lorraine Kelly and Spice Girls bandmate Melanie C. A host of famous faces from the previous series will also be returning to Celebrity Gogglebox including Denise Van Outen and her partner Eddie Boxshall, father-son duo Martin and Roman Kemp and Radio 1s Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv. After studying at Cambridge University, Clare started working for the BBC as a trainee back in 1994. Clare presented the coverage for the Rio Olympics - where she worried fans after appearing without her wedding ring. The pair met in 1999 and married in 2015 (Picture: Channel 4) The 59-year-old . ", The presenter added: "I talk about giving yourself permission to fail, to try different things, to have a spirit of adventure, and to celebrate difference.. Clementine Hambro, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones and Catherine Cameron (right) were bridesmaids at the wedding of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales at St. Paul's Cathedral Credit: Getty. Whenever former Arsenal right-back Alex appears, fans take to Twitter singing her praises and demanding she gets more screentime, often making her trend. BBC presenter Clare Balding will be gracing our screens again with coverage of the Tokyo Olympic Games which have finally opened today despite ongoing the controversy over Covid. It's all about the party and the presents.". [16][17] She has also presented coverage of The Boat Race for the BBC since 2010, including the first live coverage of the women's Boat Race on the Tideway in 2015. Sporting commentator Clare Balding has been gracing our screens for many years, and we'll see a lot more of her during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but you may not know much about her private life. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Balding's matrilineal great-great-grandparents Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby and Lady Alice Montagu, both descended from Henry VII. Last summer, Clare and Alice were left "broken-hearted" after their beloved dog passed away. She currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport and formerly presented the religious programme Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2. Can you guess who all of these characters are supposed to be? We miss him so much. This event had been delayed a year due to the covid-19 pandemic. [24] Balding also presented a Saturday night quiz show for BBC One called Britain's Brightest, which began in January 2013. National treasure Clare brings her down-to-earth friendliness and ease in front of a camera to BBC One's continual coverage, which takes up most of the channel's daytime slots. Clare and Alice met back in 1999 when both were at BBC and the women were friends before becoming romantically involved, Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show about her wedding, Clare admitted it was a low-key affair: "We didn't have a big party at all actually. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold, 59, in 2015, Clare and Alice have been an item since 2006 and are both keen amateur golfers, SPOTY 2018 - Tearful Billy Monger cut off by Clare Balding on BBC SPOTY 2018 as he thanked parents. At the time, she posted a heartfelt message in view of her 702,000 followers. You can unsubscribe at any time. I talked absolute gibberish, absolute gibberish - I was just hopeless. She has more than 74.6k followers on Facebook, she has over 699.4k followers on Twitter, and 41.9k followers on her Instagram account. Back in 2009, the presenter revealed she first noticed a lump on her throat while watching herself on TV. Clare's other noteworthy sport presenting roles include reporting from six Olympic Games, Channel 4 Racing, Wimbledon, the Boat Race, the Grand National and BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Back in 2016, fans noticed that Clare did not have her wedding ring on while presenting on the BBC for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil. From February to March 2012 she presented Sport and the British on BBC Radio 4, a thirty-part series looking at the impact of sports on British life. Showing Editorial results for clare balding. "I'm still a bit shaky now. . [60] The RFL Council appointed role undertakes a two-year term which Balding served from July 2020 to December 2022. National treasure Clare brings her down-to-earth friendliness and ease . Missing him so much that I had to go for a walk to say hello to other peoples dogs," she wrote. The much-loved TV presenter, 50, is married to fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice . "They just backdate it to when you did your civil partnership," Clare explained during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The former husband and wife, who split at the end of last year, are . Clare Balding isn't the only celebrity in her family - as many listeners will recognise her wife's voice. Clare Balding currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport. Writing about it she said: 'The fear of how you imagine people will react to you speaking out is often much worse than the reality. Clare Balding's Secrets of a Suffragette: Directed by Harvey Lilley. The Tokyo Olympics has been an unusual one with no crowds - a first in the competition's long history - but we've had solid coverage from the likes of Alex Scott, Dan Walker and, of course, Clare Balding. (Channel 4) Crufts is back, and Channel 4's coverage is set to bring viewers all the action, from shiny coats to best in show. When the BBC released the salaries of 96 of its biggest stars, Clare was named among the broadcaster's top-earning talent. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Guests so far have included Lewis Hamilton, Tom Daley, Mike Tyson, Martina Navratilova, Frankie Dettori, Judy Murray and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Most people were really kind and supportive.'. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Claire Balding has had a long career as a BBC Sports presenter. Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. "The Girls' team", which also included Louise Redknapp, Jacqueline Gold, Kirstie Allsopp and Lisa Snowdon, won the contest, raising over 400,000 from ticket sales and sales on the night of the big event at their shop.