Clare Balding devastated over grandma’s reaction after revealing sexuality
The 2024 Olympic Games are well under way, and we're enjoying every moment of the thrilling sports action. Ensuring we're kept up to date with all the major highlights from the Paris Games on BBC, are seasoned presenters Clare Balding, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan leading the coverage – despite being 'forced to abandon' their roles.
Clare is a household name and one of the country's most esteemed hosts, having presented shows across BBC, Channel 4 and BT Sport and covered major sporting events like the Grand National, Commonwealth Games and Wimbledon.
Her work during the 2012 London Olympics catapulted her popularity, earning her the status of a national treasure. However, her popularity has also shone a light on her personal life, with her relationships and private matters making news over the years.
One difficult time in her life came when she revealed her sexuality to her grandmother, reports Wales Online. Clare is openly gay and met her wife, broadcaster Alice Arnold, in 1999 when they were both working for the BBC.
