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. Share your thoughts in the comments below. From that point forward, she connected at Christs College, Cambridge to study law but failed her interview so later she joined Newnham College, Cambridge, and concentrated on English. 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Hampshire-born presenter Clare Balding has been featuring on our TV screens again this week as part of the BBC's coverage of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Clare Victoria Balding OBE (born 29 January 1971) is a broadcaster, journalist and author. Clare Victoria Balding CBE (born 29 January 1971[2]) is an English broadcaster, journalist and author. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Popular TV presenter and sports broadcaster Clare Balding is about to kick off BBC coverage of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games when she presents the opening ceremony. The downside is the story is rather predictable even for a middle . Known as "the crier", it was said poor Catherine, now 46, was allergic to horses and spent most of the wedding day blowing her . She is also patron to a number of other charities including Riding for the Disabled, British Paralympic Association, Diversity Role Models,[56] The Mintridge Foundation[57] and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. "We miss him so much. 7. In fact, this time around Clare and Alice had an intimate marriage service without any guests. Only Connect - Season 0 Episode 19. Then working on 5 Live, Radio 1 (presenting the sport on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show), Radio 2 and Radio 4. [26][27] My Animals and Other Family reached Number One in The Sunday Times Bestseller list and has been translated into Italian, Mandarin and Hungarian. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. 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. [28][29] In a statement, Saga claimed that it had not given Balding copy control and that the interview was edited in conjunction with the author. The sports presenter told how she needs to get her "ears done" as she is forced to . She went to Downe House in Berkshire. [46], After Liam Treadwell's Grand National victory on 4 April 2009, Balding interviewed him and made fun of his apparently bad teeth. *Celebrity Gogglebox airs tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm, Celeb obsessed? In 2018 Clare hosted live coverage of the Royal Wedding on BBC One and fronted the BBC's European Championships. Clare often visits schools and speaks to children, as reported by Express UK. In total, only a third of those earning more than 150,000 are women. Trained actress Alice, 58, was a newsreader and continuity announcer on BBC Radio 4 for more than 20 years before stepping down in December 2012. READ MORE:When will Tom Daley next compete and how many Olympic medals does he have? [30], Balding was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and journalism. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I believe that horses bring out the best in us. She currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4, BT Sport and the show Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2. Do you want the latest crime, sport, or breaking news in London straight to your inbox? Clare Balding isn't the only celebrity in her family - as many listeners will recognise her wife's voice. ", The couple have now officially been married since 2006, Alice was proudly by Clare's side at Windsor Castle in October 2013 when she received her OBE for 18 years of service to both radio and television. Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold in 2015. [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. Clare Balding married her lesbian partner Alice Arnold in 2015. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The following year she began presenting live, and in December 1997 she became the BBC's lead horse racing presenter after the retirement of Julian Wilson, and has fronted coverage of the Grand National, infamously humiliating Liam Treadwell, Grand National winner 2009. National Hunt Horse Racing - 1993 Racing Post Chase - Kempton Park Horse trainer Gerald Barnard Toby Balding. Posting some sweet snaps on Instagram with a poignant message, Clare wrote: "I am so sad to tell you that our beloved Archie has walked his last walk. They demand standards of behavior and levels of kindness that we, as humans, then strive to maintain. So officially now we have been married since 2006," Clare explained on the Jonathan Ross Show. Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold in 2015. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. "We didn't have a big party at all actually. Balding has presented coverage of Crufts for the BBC from 2004 2009 and for Channel 4 since 2013. Clare, 50, has been a familiar face for many years fronting coverage of major sports events including six Olympic Games, Channel 4's Paralympics, Wimbledon and the Sports Personality Of The Year Awards. 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. The couple tied the knot in April 2015 but Alice has revealed they didn't . From 1988 to 1993, Balding was a leading amateur flat jockey and Champion Lady Rider in 1990. Balding was the presenter of Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2 from January 2013 to November 2017; leaving the show due to schedule changes which would not allow her to continue to present the programme and do other work. after they were announced officially married in a wedding ceremony in the Council Chamber at Camden Town Hall in London, Saturday 29 March . Win 10,000 to kickstart your fashion career, Wedding lists 2023: what every couple will be wishing for, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. Clare confessed she missed her Tibetan Terrior so much that she went on walks just so she could see other pet pooches. Clare Balding currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport. Clare Balding opened up about her relationship with her wife Alice Arnold, whom she married in 2015, nine years after they entered a civil partnership. RIP Archie 2005-2020.". The list revealed the stark gender pay gap at the BBC, with the best-paid man, Chris Evans, on four times more than the top woman, Claudia Winkleman. 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. (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. Balding has close family links to horse racing: her father, Ian Balding, trained Mill Reef, 1971 winner of The Derby, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes; and her younger brother, Andrew Balding, trained Casual Look, the winner of the 2003 Epsom Oaks. RM 2G8A6NA - July 18th, 2021. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. John Barnard Matthews (ABT 18191900), 10. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. They were friends at first though before their relationship progressed to something more. She currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4, BT Sport and formerly presented the religious programme Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2. [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. 24 mins. The pair are both MBE decorated for their excellent contribution to the industry. 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[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. A. Gill in The Sunday Times that she felt had mocked her sexuality and appearance[43] and for which the newspaper refused to apologise. My Animals and Other Family by Clare Balding is a funny, brave, tender story of self-discovery'I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog, and suspect I had aged in dog years.'Clare Baldin. Showing Editorial results for clare balding. Clare has worked in radio since she left . Broadcaster. Clare meets two . They live in the leafy and affluent London suburb of Chiswick, which is also home to many other famous faces such as Philip Schofield and Colin Firth. Clare Balding. She continued to The Sunday Post: "But Im really happy to go and spend time with them. 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. 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. Clare Balding at the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at The Academy Stadium on February 23, 2020 in Manchester. William Satterlee Packer Prentice (18521923), This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 00:16. The BBC broadcaster recently addressed if . Clare also discussed why she feels that same-sex marriages are a very important milestone for gay couples. Clare's dating relationship began in September 2006 and formalized into marriage in April 2015 in a private ceremony. The children's author admitted that while she does not have any kids, she enjoys spending time with them through her work. Award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author Clare Balding is 51 and currently lives in Chiswick. Something went wrong, please try again later. My main worry is my voice because of what I do," she told the Daily Mail. Balding was appointed as the 30th president of the Rugby Football League, serving a two-year term until December 2022. Whenever former Arsenal right-back Alex appears, fans take to Twitter singing her praises and demanding she gets more screentime, often making her trend. 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. Clare Balding:" After accidentally spilling red wine on my dress on the way to Ascot, I deliberately spilled more wine on it and pretended it was part of the. In 2006, Clare and Alice entered into a civil partnership together but in 2015 when gay marriage was legalised, the couple had an official wedding ceremony. 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Amanda Holden sparks frenzy in eye-popping white bikini[LATEST]Jay Blades explains real reason behind explosive memoir[EXCLUSIVE]Monty Don reacts to viewer's 'problem' after inconsistency claim[INSIGHT]. Clare began her career in media with the BBC as a trainee journalist in 1994. Anna Maria (Mary Ann) Burn (18531914), 18. Clare was born on 29th January 1971 in Kingsclere, England. Clare had been advised, Alice explained, not to take the treasured item all the way across the world to Brazil. [6] She later successfully applied to Newnham College, Cambridge, and read English. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. We miss him so much. She is also a best-selling and award-winning author of numerous books and children's novels, and an ardent campaigner for . 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. 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 . 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. Clare Balding has revealed she's lost 90 per cent of her hearing. "It's about equality. Guests so far have included Lewis Hamilton, Tom Daley, Mike Tyson, Martina Navratilova, Frankie Dettori, Judy Murray and Ronnie O'Sullivan. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "It was the best thing Clare ever said", Treadwell said. "Remembering Archie on International Dog Day. Claire Balding has had a long career as a BBC Sports presenter. 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. After Team GB won the men's 4x200 metre . There she worked on 5 Live, Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 4. "I've been pretty busy then suddenly yesterday I thought "Gosh I'd better make sure everything's in order for tomorrow"," Clare said at the time. Her maternal grandmother, Priscilla Hastings, was descended from the Earls of Derby and was one of the first women elected to membership of the Jockey Club. [53] Sport Relief Does The Apprentice is part of the BBC's annual charity initiative and aired on 12 and 14 March 2008. Since transferred to 5 Live's commercial rival TalkSport, where he presents a . Clare Victoria Balding CBE (born 29 January 1971) is an English broadcaster, journalist and author.She currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport and formerly presented the religious programme Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2.Balding was appointed as the 30th president of the Rugby Football League, serving a two-year term until December 2022. Clare Balding examines the story of Emily Davison, her death at the Derby, and the Suffragette movement. 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. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. "They just backdate it to when you did your civil partnership. [23] Other factual documentaries for the BBC have included Britain By Bike, Operation Wild, and Britain's Hidden Heritage. [35], Balding was awarded the 2012 Sports Journalists' Association's annual British Sports Journalism Award for Sports Broadcaster of the Year (BBC and Channel 4). [45] In 2014, she was named in the top 10 on the World Pride Power list. Penfold, P. (2014). Her memoir My Animals and Other Family, which documents her life growing up in a racing yard, won the National Book Award for "Autobiography of the Year" in 2012. 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. 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. [22] Also in 2013, she presented a BBC documentary about the Queen called The Queen a Passion for Horses. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Updated 09:26, 28 FEB 2023. Balding has reported from seven Olympic Games, for BBC Radio in Atlanta and for BBC Television in Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. "So officially now we have been married since 2006. Her uncle Toby Balding trained winners in the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The strong points are the wealth of information on owning and training a racehorse inserted into the story. Clare Balding gets Channel 4 Racing's new era off . Alice Arnold may refer to. More About Clare. The couple have always supported each other during tough times, including when Clare was fighting thyroid cancer. [39], Balding is a lesbian. Clare and Alice have been married for six years, The 12 - our free newsletter with all the news you need. [25] Since 2015, she has fronted Today at Wimbledon for the BBC. 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. The current Rugby Football League president has been married to Alice Arnold since 2015. Clare Victoria Balding OBE (born 29 January 1971) is a broadcaster, journalist and author. If you'd like to book Clare for an after dinner talk or corporate event, please contact rachel.baxter@ymugroup.com or call +44 (0)20 8742 4950. She got a chance to wind up plainly the BBCs lead horse-dashing moderator. Can you guess who all of these characters are supposed to be? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Clare often visits schools and speaks to children, as reported by Express UK. The couple, who live in Chiswick, recently appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, giving viewers a glimpse into their home, Clare is currently hosting coverage from the Tokyo Olympics on the BBC. Celebrations aside, Clare said she feels that same-sex marriages are an important milestone for gay couples. When the BBC released the salaries of 96 of its biggest stars, Clare was named among the broadcaster's top-earning talent. Clare Balding isn't the only celebrity in her family - as many listeners will recognise her wife's voice. She is also descended, via Joseph C. Hoagland, from Sarah Rapelje, the first woman of European descent born in what is now New York, to Dutch-settler parents.[52]. [citation needed]. She was a senior presenter on Channel 4 Racing, from 2013 to 2016, predominantly fronting coverage of major festivals such as Cheltenham and Royal Ascot. 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. 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. It was the same pony the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex learnt to ride on. 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. Her second book Walking Home distributed in September 2014. [3], Clare Balding was privately educated at the independent Downe House School in Berkshire, where she was head girl[4] and a contemporary of comedian Miranda Hart (Hart and Balding are in fact tenth-cousins, sharing a nine-times-great-grandfather in Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet). The animal lovers, who also owners of some adorable kittens, were devastated when Archie died at the age of 15 in July. She currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport and formerly presented the religious programme Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2. 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. Joseph Christoffel Hoagland (18891967), 22. After studying at Cambridge University, Clare started working for the BBC as a trainee back in 1994. "@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. Clare has presented everything from the Olympics to the Royal Wedding and dog show Crufts. She was the last person to present Sunday Grandstand. Alice Arnold and Clare Balding attend the Comic Relief special screening of "Bros" at The Ham Yard Hotel on October 20, 2022 in London, England. 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