Clare has presented everything from the Olympics to the Royal Wedding and dog show Crufts. Nobody came apart from us. On 21 August 2009, she announced that the radioactive iodine had been successful with no signs of the cancer having spread. Balding was made an Honorary Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge in 2014. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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 earl's lineage can also be traced back to Sir Thomas Frankland. She was then a BBC Radio 4 continuity announcer and newsreader. Balding was appointed as the 30th president of the Rugby Football League, serving a two-year term until December 2022. 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. National treasure Clare brings her down-to-earth friendliness and ease . "And nobody's going to think that's married in inverted commas, no that, actually married. In contrast, to co-host Alex Scott who first worked with the BBC in 2018. 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. "Alice is better than me, shes a proper golfer, she plays off nine, Im 23.. 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There are rumors that Clare joins spouse Alice Arnold on an idyllic Barbados break while ringing on the first wedding anniversary. Clare Victoria Balding, or just Clare Balding, is an English broadcaster, journalist, and author, born on January 29, 1971, in Kingsclere, United Kingdom. In total, only a third of those earning more than 150,000 are women. 50 Copy quote. 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. Clare Balding causes hysterics after asking Olympic swimmer about his 'third leg'. Clare Balding writes an amusing and informative novel about a girl who buys and trains a reluctant race horse who will only run when his pal, a rather fat pony is close by. 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. "It's just about knowing that you can and knowing that you can say 'I'm married', and nobody's going to think that's married in inverted commas, no that' actually married. Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Watch Gyllenhaal and McGregor storm UFC 285 weigh-in to film Roadhouse scene, Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Last summer, Clare and Alice were left "broken-hearted" after their beloved dog passed away. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Clare penned: "I am so sad to tell you that our beloved Archie has walked his last walk @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. "They just backdate it to when you did your civil partnership," Clare explained during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show. 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. Dan defn really needs to pull his head in and wake up to himself though. Clare Balding has revealed she's lost 90 per cent of her hearing. The sports presenter told how she needs to get her "ears done" as she is forced to . Also know more about Alastair Burnet,Katie Couric, and Nigella Lawson. Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold in 2015. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. After fronting the BBC coverage of the sport for several years, Balding was appointed as the 30th President of the Rugby Football League in July 2020 succeeding former footballer Tony Adams. Known as "the crier", it was said poor Catherine, now 46, was allergic to horses and spent most of the wedding day blowing her . In 2015 the were married in a private ceremony. Something went wrong, please try again later. Her uncle Toby Balding trained winners in the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle. Clare Balding does charity dog challenge with her pup Archie, Clare Balding and Alice Arnold have been together for over two decades, Clare and Alice got married in an intimate ceremony, The couple were left heartbroken when their beloved dog Archie died. Harrison Clare County Michigan Arrests, Warrants & Most Wanted. Clare Balding's Secrets of a Suffragette: Directed by Harvey Lilley. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Clare has strong links with racing and her family have long been involved with the horse racing world. 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. 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." THERE'S nothing that Kingsclere native Clare Balding cannot do. 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. 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If you'd like to book Clare for an after dinner talk or corporate event, please contact [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8742 4950. Natalie Keegan; Whenever former Arsenal right-back Alex appears, fans take to Twitter singing her praises and demanding she gets more screentime, often making her trend. It's just about knowing that you can and knowing that you can say 'I'm married'," she said. SunLife's new Cost of Dying report has revealed this year's most unique funeral requests, which include the deceased asking to be dressed as Santa, ice cream vans at . 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. Too much damage has been done though. [23] Other factual documentaries for the BBC have included Britain By Bike, Operation Wild, and Britain's Hidden Heritage. [53] Sport Relief Does The Apprentice is part of the BBC's annual charity initiative and aired on 12 and 14 March 2008. The BBC broadcaster recently addressed if the couple had plans to expand their family. . [5], Balding applied to read law at Christ's College, Cambridge, but failed her interview and realised that law was not what she most wanted to do. The OBE-awarded broadcaster also worked on Good Morning Sunday, which airs on BBC Radio 2. Clare Balding attends the "Dream Horse" special screening at Vue Leicester Square on May 27, 2021 in London, England. Tailor your needs to suit you here. with a big wedding in a church. Available as Framed Prints, Photos, Wall Art and Photo Gifts #MediaStorehouse 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. (Photo by Visionhaus) Clare Balding has revealed she has lost 90 percent of her hearing capability. Anna Maria (Mary Ann) Burn (18531914), 18. Clare Balding isn't the only celebrity in her family - as many listeners will recognise her wife's voice. Clare is a sports broadcaster, journalist and author and the face of the BBC's Olympic coverage, as well as Crufts. The BBC broadcaster has detailed in an unearthed interview, the couple's decision to forego making baby plans. Clare is a sports broadcaster, journalist and author and the face of the BBC's Olympic coverage, as well as Crufts. [44] The PCC found in her favour, judging that Gill had "refer[red] to the complainant's sexuality in a demeaning and gratuitous way". [31][32] In the same year, Balding was presented with the special BAFTA for her work on the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.[33]. 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 confessed she missed her Tibetan Terrior so much that she went on walks just so she could see other pet pooches. The former husband and wife, who split at the end of last year, are . Clare Victoria Balding OBE was born on 29 January 1971 to the internationally respected horse trainer Ian Balding and his wife Emma Hastings-Bass. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. It's very easy to slip into an accidental double-entendre, especially on national TV, and even veteran broadcasters like Clare Balding are guilty of it - as proven by what happened at the Olympics on Wednesday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Clare Balding currently presents for BBC Sport, Channel 4 and BT Sport. She later made her television debut in June 1995 - when she introduced highlights of Royal Ascot. Clare, who came out as a lesbian in 2003 has previously revealed she hid her sexuality for almost 10 years because she was worried she may be 'discriminated against' and it would potentially damage her career. After studying at Cambridge University, Clare started working for the BBC as a trainee back in 1994. Luckily, I never really wanted the whole big wedding, with my father walking me down the aisle, and then, 'Oh God, what is he going to say?' . 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. Sandy is very articulate and leaves Dan speechless when she hits on the truth. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Clare Victoria Balding CBE (born 29 January 1971[2]) is an English broadcaster, journalist and author. 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. 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. BBC Olympics: Why Clare Balding doesn't always wear her wedding ring. Balding formalised her relationship with Alice Arnold, then a BBC Radio 4 continuity announcer and newsreader, in September 2006 by entering into a civil partnership. Details about her father and mother are not revealed. After 14 years together, Clare Balding and her partner Alice Arnold have tied the knot. Clare married fellow broadcaster and journalist Alice Arnold in 2015. 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. The couple had been in a civil partnership since 2006. Is all ok?". [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.