READ MORE:Michael Ball, 58, hits back at 'toyboy' suggestion with partner, 78. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Michael and Imelda were both awarded Olivier awards, best actor and best actress in a musical for their Sweeney Todd performances. Michael Ball on Eurovision offer from BBC, Michael Ball, 58, hits back at 'toyboy' suggestion with partner, 78, Michael Ball teased Harry as he did 'not see enough of his house', Michael Ball reveals why he has never married his long-time partner, Loose Women fans accuse Michael Ball of miming, Alex Jones halts Caroline Quentin as she risks spoiling announcement, Michael Ball: I've become a songwriter after surviving an anxious year, Dan Walker addresses The One Show appearance after item pointed out. He has presented the show on several occasions since. Talking to the Official Charts Company, he said, "It's the most exciting news! His maternal grandmother, having a musical ear, was proud of Ball's early singing achievements; she died suddenly, however, of a heart attack about one week before his debut in The Pirates of Penzance. Michael Ball was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. The pair don't share any children, but Michael is stepfather to Cathy's daughter from her first marriage, Emma. He knows people might have thought about him: Oh, he just breezes along, its all absolutely marvellous. No, thats my act, thats what I do to survive. "Im too old to be a toyboy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. You get to the other side, and you learn of the vulnerability of all of us. In 2005, with 10 days' notice, he replaced Michael Crawford as Count Fosco in The Woman in White after poor health forced Crawford to give up the role. The hard work has been worth it and this is just the icing on the cake. Ellie Harrison details 'unpleasant' moment with Adam Henson, Richard Madeley savaged after Marcus Rashford 'should've scored' quip, Michael Ball wife: Partner Cathy once saved singer's life as scary' fire engulfed home, Matt Tebbutt red-faced after awkward exchange with Masterchef finalist. On 3 January 2014, BBC Four broadcast a special tribute programme to the lyricist Don Black called Diamonds are Forever: A tribute to Don Black which took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Balls solo album went to No 2, not No 1 as we originally said, and the governments Cyber First campaign, suggesting ballet dancers could retrain in tech, was launched in 2019, not 2020. "My wife died one week after her 46th birthday in July . He made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misrables, and went on to star in 1987 as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. They have lived together since 1992. When ovarian cancer killed Angela McGowan it robbed a family of a wife and a mother; and Michael Ball of the woman who had united him with the "love of his life" - former Ready, steady, Go presenter Cathy McGowan. My public life is insane, but once that front door closes I leave that version of myself outside and I just like to relax at home.. Michael Ball was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, on June 27, 1962. In 1995, he reprised the role of Marius in Les Misrables: The Dream Cast in Concert. If I get really tired, stressed, run down, I can feel that thing happening. It underscored for him, too, that, despite appearances, you never know what someone is going through. He met the Ready Steady Go! This sees him travelling the country as he meets with interesting people in the weekly show. Their love is certainly the real deal with the singer often gushing over their "strong partnership" and sweetly praised Cathy for being his biggest supporter. Black wrote the lyrics for this song and the music was composed by John Barry for the film of the same name, Born Free. More info. In 1989, he reached number Two in the UK Singles Chart with "Love Changes Everything", a song taken from the musical Aspects of Love, where he played Alex. Michael Ball, 59, and Cathy McGowan, 78, first met when the acclaimed singer was performing in a musical. Im certainly not Mr Showbiz. They were broadcast in 2016,2017,2019. Since reaching Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with "Love Changes Everything" from Aspects of Love, Ball had lesser success with follow up singles, but in the main has concentrated on releasing albums, all of which achieved gold status within weeks, and in the case of The Movies album in 1998, platinum in seven weeks (released 26 October, confirmed platinum status on 12 December). Im very impatient, and I like my own way. A smile. This staged concert has become the highest live stream concert at cinemas in UK history. We keep things fresh, but theres also a real comfort in longevity. The 60-year-old stage actor was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK. Andrew Bailey took his daughter to the United States for treatment for a brain tumour in 2014. Michael also recently opened up on life with Cathy in a chat with Platinum Magazine. She came to interview me. When ovarian cancer killed Angela McGowan it robbed a family of a wife and a mother; and Michael Ball of the woman who had united him with the "love of his life" - former Ready, steady, Go presenter Cathy McGowan. "It took over five months of misdiagnoses before we found out that our then 14-month-old daughter had an ependymoma brain tumour. This weeks episode will see him head to Caernarfon Castle to see a rare breed of wild Welsh mountain ponies. In 2010 and 2011, Ball guest presented six episodes of Lorraine for ITV Breakfast. Michael Ball's partner Cathy saved singer's life during 'scary' fire[INSIGHT]Michael Ball, 58, hits back at 'toyboy' suggestion with partner, 78[INTERVIEW]Michael Ball teased Harry as he did 'not see enough of his house'[VIDEO]. I couldnt imagine my life without her." Its recognising that youre on a spiral down, and how to stop that.. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? If it had been diagnosed early, among other things, she certainly wouldn't have suffered acute hydrocephalus [a build up of fluid on the brain] and had needed a shunt for the rest of her life. Michael opened up about this in an unearthed interview where he discussed their relationship. "Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does, because she looks amazing!". Ball performed a wide range of musical theatre numbers, including several by Andrew Lloyd Webber. He toured the United Kingdom with an orchestra and five West End stars, (Louise Clare Marshall, Louise Dearman, Emma Williams, Adrian Hansel and Ben James-Ellis), in the autumn, celebrating 25 years in the music industry. He has also had success in the charts with his recording work. Michael Ball on his Wonderful Wales adventure. The second song Ball sang during the programme was Love Changes Everything, a song that Black co-wrote with lyricist Charles Hart for the musical Aspects of Love, composed by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. His concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 19 September 2009 was filmed for DVD release. Their cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 24 April, not only giving Ball his first chart-topping single at the age of 57, but also making Moore the oldest ever person in history to score a number one hit. Double act: Michael Ball, pictured with his partner of 22 years Cathy McGowan, says he's happily a one woman man Another devotee, Julia, first saw Michael on stage in 1985, when she was 15. Watch Captain Tom Moore appear on Blankety Blank as a contestant The pair have been together since 1992, but met in 1989 when Cathy was working as an entertainment reporter at the BBC and interviewed him regarding his musical Aspects Of Love. ', Michael Ball, 58, is well-known as a singing sensation, 'Is it career suicide?' Michael Ball's net worth: Michael Ball is a hero, who has attained over $15 million. She's a unique, wonderful person," he said in a 2019 interview withExpress.co.uk. However, their 20-year age difference is something that often pops up in conversation with people; something that Michaelinsists is "irrelevant" when it comes to their relationship. He also explained how he doesnt really think about their 19-year age gap either. Ball appeared on a number of television and radio programmes to promote the album. When Mackintosh called, offering him a part in a recast Phantom of the Opera, it was a lifeline, and Ball grabbed it. That was my thing. His teacher at the Surrey County Youth Theatre suggested he apply for drama school. Promotional activities took place throughout October and November 2007 for these releases including appearances on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Loose Women. The advisory body estimates 5,000 lives could be saved each year if GPs follow the new recommendations. Here, four people recount their experiences of diagnosis, from the benefits to the delays. I genuinely am playing my gran, he says with a laugh. Did going back to Wales and seeing the life of his grandparents put his own success in perspective? The show was broadcast live on BBC Four, as well as on BBC Radio 3. It destroyed all my memorabilia gold records, videos and CDs and it didnt matter because everyone was all right.". Ball is a concert artist: he tours frequently around the United Kingdom and has also performed concerts in Australia and the United States. He is currently single. He was born in England and retains the nationality of the United Kingdom. 2019Ball and Boe: A very Merry Christmas. More info. In the end we went for therapy in the United States. The breakdown, he says, made me a better performer, and a better person. He sang three tracks from his latest album, Since You've Been Gone; "Home" and "One Voice", as well as two duets with Clark. His album Heroes was released on 14 March 2011. He played the role in London and on Broadway. He graduated in 1984. The star revealed how he couldnt imagine my life without her. However, despite living together all this time, the pair have never tied the knot. If I hadn't, it might have been some time before it reappeared and the cancer would have been more advanced and potentially more difficult to treat. Producers need to have confidence that they can put productions together knowing that, if they have to be cancelled, theyre covered. ", DONT MISS:Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen sparks concern with bikini selfies (PHOTOS)'Programme's so much more than me' Monty Don hits back at fan claim (NEWS)The ex-girlfriends are not thrilled Prince Harry memoir upset(LATEST). "Im too old to be a toyboy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. The pair met in the 1980s and have lived together since 1992. He was, however, forced to leave the show because of a viral infection supposedly caused by the fat suit required for the role; this reportedly raised Ball's body temperature by several degrees during the show. "She's taught me so much and she's made me laugh like a drain - and vice versa.". "I was really angry," Annette told . She really encouraged that creativity in all of us as kids we had this amazing dressing-up box, so we could create costumes and plays.. You can unsubscribe at any time. Ball still doesnt look anxious about the time. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lana (far right) had her tumour misdiagnosed by several doctors. So she and I would put on little things to entertain the family. She had impeccable timing. "I remember she came to interview me [for the musical Aspects Of Love] and at first we were friends and then it was more than that. "Weve been together about 30 years now, and all I can say is I wish I looked as young as she does because she looks amazing!". Aw! The album reached number one in the UK album charts and, although Ball has had many hits, this is his first solo number 1 selling album in 26 years. Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Casts of the current London, international tour and original 1985 London productions took part, comprising an ensemble of 300 performers and musicians. Having not been out of the house much for a year, to suddenly be travelling all over the most glorious country, meeting amazing people, doing all this stuff and going on a personal journey, it was He smiles. A lyric baritone, Ball also sang the role of Valjean at a special concert performance of Les Misrables for the Queen and her guests at Windsor Castle in 2004. Read about our approach to external linking. But when the couple'sage difference croppedup into conversation,he pointed out how it would not be spoken about as frequentlyif he was the olderone in their relationship. Fans are curious to know about Michael Ball's illness and health. The tour started with two nights in Belfast, before a number of shows in the north of England and the Midlands. Cathy also saved his life another time when a fire engulfed their home while Michael was asleep. He has two siblings, a four-year-old brother named Kevin and a ten-year-younger sister Katherine. Michael Ball is a member of the following lists: 1962 births, English people of Welsh descent and English stage actors. On 2 March 2008, Ball appeared as the guest on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs, during which he talked about his early life and his career, including his struggle with stage fright in his early career, and a little about his personal life. And who else are you going to sit and watch the telly in your pants with?. My wife is from the Republic of Ireland, both her and her other sister living in England died of cancer. Michael Ball's age is 60. Should there have been more financial support? He continued to present his Sunday morning Radio 2 show, and occasionally BBC Ones The One Show. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, t is only an hour and a half before curtain-up, and if Michael Ball is feeling a rising panic at the idea of spending this time speaking to me through his iPad, rather than on his usual warmup, he is hiding it well. Born Michael Ashley Ball on 27th June, 1962 in Bromsgrove, West Midlands, England, UK, he is famous for Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. He remembers going to stay with her, and she always encouraged us to do that old-school, make your own entertainment kind of thing. Baby Boomers Generation. It still seems shocking to us how long we had to fight to be taken seriously, and how obvious symptoms were overlooked time and time again by GPs and paediatric specialists, with no-one seemingly able to draw an obvious conclusion from a range of concurrent and consecutive symptoms. Suddenly it was: This is what Im meant to be doing. He loved performing, being somebody else. However, some viewers will be keen to know a bit more about the musical theatre stars life beyond the screen as well. The actor and singer, 58, who is known for starring as Marius in Les Miserables as well as for his roles in Hairspray, Sweeney Todd and The Phantom of the Opera, is in a long-term relationship with former presenter Cathy McGowan, 78. It sold almost 36,000 copies in its first 48 hours, and was "biggest trending song" as measured by the Official Charts Company. An early referral can really help to make a difference!". This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Claudia Winkleman took over the vacant Sunday evening slot later that month. "People sometimes ask about the age difference," he said. His given name is Michael Ashley Ball. The pair don't share any children, but Michael is stepfather to Cathy's daughter from her first marriage, Emma. Get the details, Meet Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman's husband, Holly Willoughby gives hilarious insight into marriage with Dan Baldwin, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield explain why they can't hug despite restrictions lifting. ", Michael opened up about their 20-year age gap. Michael then added: If youve got someone fighting your corner, someone who loves you and you love, and is also really, really clever, the battle is so much easier. He spent the first quarter of 2006 on complete vocal rest, following the illness that caused him to leave The Woman in White on Broadway. Find out more about the star's family life here MORE:Meet Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman's husband. Won the 2013 Olivier Award for his performance as the titular character in the West End production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. 10. That also wasnt something he had given that much thought to before. From 6 April 2008, Ball took over Michael Parkinson's Sunday Supplement on BBC Radio 2 every Sunday from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Ball won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Amanda Owen commands attention in boob-baring bikini pic, He failed English at Eton Prince Harrynot capable of writing book, Michael Ball speaks out on why partner stays out of spotlight Never gives interviews'. Michael Balls Wonderful Wales airs on Channel 5 tonight at 8pm. By Richard Irvine-Brown, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. His public image is so positive and cheery, though he once said in an interview: I dont think Ive ever been truly happy. Ball has a great line in self-deprecation was that a joke? According to Astrologers, Michael Ball's zodiac sign is Cancer. For most of the next nine months he lived alone in his flat feeling depressed; he did not seek therapy and left Les Misrables. READ MORE:Carol Vorderman, 60, suffers bra mishap during Beat The Chasers stint. A live performer, actor, musical theatre star, recording artist, broadcaster - he tackles every challenge thrown at him with determination and enthusiasm. He said back in 2019: Its just not something that we need to do. But many in the arts are freelancers so theyre left high and dry; theyre not furloughed. No one wants to hear me being miserable, so thats not what I do. I came into Emmas life when she was in her mid-teens. She was wrongly diagnosed and the doctor ignored her complaint as, at 36 years old, she was too young to have cancer, he said, despite her mother dying of cancer when my wife was a child, and four of her sisters now having cancer. She's a unique, wonderful person," he said in a 2019 interview with Express.co.uk. We get each other., Someone comes into the room to call him for makeup, and he waves cheerily at them. 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