Get ready for more thrilling drama as The Celebrity Traitors returns, featuring beloved sports presenter Clare Balding! Not only is she keeping everyone on their toes on the show, but she’s also opened up about her fascinating personal life.
Clare, who has brought sports coverage like the Olympics and Wimbledon to our living rooms, is married to fellow broadcaster Alice Arnold. What many didn’t know for a long time is that Clare kept her sexuality a secret for nearly a decade. Fearing professional repercussions, Clare came out in 2003, embracing her identity and sharing her life with Alice, who is nine years her senior.
Their love story is pure magic. When they met at the BBC in 1999, sparks flew, and they’ve been inseparable since. They became civil partners in 2006 and made it official with a wedding date back to 2015 when gay marriage was legalised in the UK.
Despite early challenges, including a chilly reaction from Clare’s grandmother, these two have built a life full of love and support. Clare credits Alice as the inspiration behind her novel, ‘Pastures New’, and describes her as fiercely loyal.
Exciting times lie ahead for the duo as they plan to leave London, aiming for more space and a life that includes a four-legged friend. They’re looking forward to adding a pup to their family, bringing joy and wagging tails to their new home.
Clare’s journey is not just about the glitz of TV, but a testament to living authentically and finding love that lasts. Keep supporting this incredible woman as she navigates both challenges on The Celebrity Traitors and embraces life’s next chapter with Alice by her side. 📺💖🐾