WATCH: Tom Bradbyon Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. They met when McGowan, a former TV presenter, interviewed him when he was appearing in Lloyd-Webbers Aspects of Love, and have been together for 30 years. I genuinely am playing my gran, he says with a laugh. "My wife died one week after her 46th birthday in July 2002. Life is so surprising. Theatres, and the whole ecosystem around them, have been devastated by the pandemic. Michael Ball: 'My breakdown made me a better performer - and a better person' As his new show, Hairspray, leads the return to theatres, the singer talks about his mental health struggles, going. When youve been together for 30 years, you know each other really well, and you build a life and a family and a home. If a relationship survives a pandemic, he says with a smile, you know youre on to a winner. "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!". Michael Ball - The Wonder Of You (Live at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow 1993)Listen On Spotify - http://smarturl.it/Mbls_Spotify?IQid=YouTubeBuy on iTunes - htt. Despite growing up in Devon and Surrey, he says: I feel Welsh, then stops and questions himself. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Michael has previously opened up about how important their relationship has been to him. David credits seeing his GP as a reason for being alive. It was released on 20 November 2006. 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. Michael Ball was the second child of Ruth Ball, a Welsh mother, and Tony Ball, an English father. His album Heroes was released on 14 March 2011. Michael said: I was in a bad place when we first met. That also wasnt something he had given that much thought to before. The advisory body estimates 5,000 lives could be saved each year if GPs follow the new recommendations. 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.. You can unsubscribe at any time. But the one constant in my life was Wales, and my gran and Mountain Ash [her town in the Cynon Valley], and I always felt a kinship with that., His grandmother, Agnes, known as Lil, was a huge influence on him as a performer. Yes, but Im sure everyone thinks there should have been for their own industry, he says. He had been ill with glandular fever and, though he went back to work after about six weeks, he was exhausted. Lana (far right) had her tumour misdiagnosed by several doctors. It featured Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Norm Lewis as Javert, Lea Salonga as Fantine, Ramin Karimloo as Enjolras, Hadley Fraser as Grantaire, Katie Hall as Cosette, Matt Lucas as Thnardier, Jenny Galloway as Madame Thnardier, Samantha Barks as ponine, Nick Jonas as Marius Pontmercy, the role Ball delivered in the original London production. Its recognising that youre on a spiral down, and how to stop that.. Michael Ball, 59, and Cathy McGowan, 78, first met when the acclaimed singer was performing in a musical. 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. He explained: Im too old to be a toyboy, and age has by no means been a problem or thought of. All profits made went to this charity. On 14 February 2010, Ball stepped in as a guest judge for Robin Cousins on ITV1's Dancing on Ice. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. "I noticed one morning that I had blood in my urine. What would McGowan say about him? Michael and Imelda were both awarded Olivier awards, best actor and best actress in a musical for their Sweeney Todd performances. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. He continued in the role of Edna Turnblad in the musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 29 April 2009. Their relationship has lasted, he says, because we love each other. 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. 60 Year Olds. 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. Cathy had a brief appearance co-hosting a show with Alexei Sayle and Jonathan Ross in 1991. On 10 April 2013, Ball guest hosted The One Show for the first time as a stand-in presenter. Released by Decca Records, with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together, the recording went straight to number one in the United Kingdom's "The Official Big Top 40" chart. Were all, to a greater or lesser extent, plagued by the same things., He credits his partner, Cathy McGowan, for being a stabilising influence on him. Its just electric, and we needed to hear it. Im too old to be a toy boy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. He said: After Ready Steady Go!, Cath made a conscious decision to walk away from public life. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lana (far right) had her tumour misdiagnosed by several doctors. And who else are you going to sit and watch the telly in your pants with?. Normally, Im warmed up and Im ready, he says with a laugh. The staged concert was broadcast live to cinemas in the UK on December 2, 2019, and then encore showings in the UK and the USA. No one would mention it if I were the older one. "It's irrelevant. From brain cancer to colon cancer, these are the best . Its just electric, and we needed to hear it. In December 2000, she saved his life by dragging him out of a house fire. In 1992, Ball represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with the song "One Step Out of Time". 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. Cathy had finished her time on Ready Steady Go!, which had made her a household name. Its quite often the way that children who are uprooted create shortcuts to friendships, and this was true for Ball. 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. In 2010 Ball took part in the BBC Cymru Wales programme Coming Home about his Welsh family history. 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. These three episodes were combined together to make a special which was then broadcast on BBC One. A trouper. In 1987, he played Raoul in the first London production of The Phantom of the Opera. However, some fans will be keen to know a bit more about his life outside of stardom, including if hes married. 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. ", 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). 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]. The audience have been taking their seats and here he is, still in specs and black T-shirt. DON'T MISSDolly Parton teases her famous assets for new Playboy cover recreation [PICS]Lorraine Kelly slams Dominic Cummings for 'smirking' in BBC interview [REACTION]Piers Morgan blasts 'selfish' Prince Harry for memoir and release date[LATEST]. When he played Edna in the first run, for which he won the first of his two Olivier awards in 2008, his mother and uncle came to the show, and when they saw me, they cried because I look like her. The breakdown, he says, made me a better performer, and a better person. The pair don't share any children, but Michael is stepfather to Cathy's daughter from her first marriage, Emma. Mountain Ash was a close-knit mining community; Balls uncle was a miner, as was his grandfather. We keep things fresh, but theres also a real comfort in longevity. Ball still doesnt look anxious about the time. Ball has also turned his hand to presenting both on TV and radio. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. I was just starting to move into a new level of success Love Changes Everything really projected me into a different realm. In 2017, Ball backs children's fairy tales app GivingTales in aid of UNICEF together with Roger Moore, Stephen Fry, Ewan McGregor, Joan Collins, Joanna Lumley, Michael Caine, Charlotte Rampling and Paul McKenna. The potential for a panic attack is always there for him. Michael Ball made up 'back injury and heart condition' to skip class[VIDEO]The One Show viewers outraged as Tom Jones 'rushed'[INSIGHT]Alex Jones leaves Michael Ball in hysterics with raunchy The One Show[VIDEO]. Michael Ball, 58, is well-known as a singing sensation after he has been performing in the West End since the 1980s. In April 2020, to mark 99-year old Captain Tom Moore completing the first phase of his fundraising walk during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ball sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" for him live on BBC Breakfast. I cant properly explain it, but I dont mind admitting I suffered a breakdown. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I came into Emmas life when she was in her mid-teens. Michael Ball's birthstone is Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite. You can unsubscribe at any time. His other West End roles include Giorgio in Passion (1997) and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2002). Cathy also saved his life another time when a fire engulfed their home while Michael was asleep. "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! "Every night is a date night with Cathy!" Find Dr. Ball's phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. Express. 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. Michael Ball, 58, is an actor, singer and broadcaster who first gained notoriety when he made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original production of Les Miserables -. They were broadcast in 2016,2017,2019. His next important role came when Cameron Mackintosh cast him as Marius in the original London cast of Les Misrables, but he caught glandular fever and he took six or seven weeks off sick to recover from the associated tonsillitis and post-viral fatigue. Michael has fronted 3 ITV shows with Alfie Boe. She understood the need to have focus and stability at the beginning of my career and shes been crucial to everything.. In an unearthed interview, the Les Misrables star said she saved his life. It will be only the second performance of Hairspray, in which Ball plays the matriarch Edna Turnblad, and he is still on a high from opening night. Michael Ball, 58, is well-known as a singing sensation after he has been performing in the West End since the 1980s. I just withdrew. Ball left the show, spent about nine months virtually housebound and thought he would never work again. Producers need to have confidence that they can put productions together knowing that, if they have to be cancelled, theyre covered. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. He is currently single. While his arena dates with his singing partner, the tenor Alfie Boe, were cancelled, their Christmas album went to No 1, and his solo album, released in May, got to No 2. I totally respect her desire for privacy. 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. The live stream will be also be available as a DVD and cd early 2020. You just think: How to make a bad situation worse.. Im certainly not Mr Showbiz. It was one of the most extraordinary nights Ive ever had in the theatre, he says. He was also a regular stand-in presenter for Ken Bruce until 2016 on the station. I was also pretty good at being on my own and making up fantasy worlds., Back in the UK, he was sent to boarding school, which he hated. In September 2005, Ball made his New York City Opera debut as Reginald Bunthorne in Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience. Andrew Lloyd Webber. His ethnicity is White, and his zodiac sign is Cancer. 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. Within 24 hours, the performance was recorded, and made into a digital single featuring the NHS Voices of Care Choir, and Moore's spoken words. "I just love her. His zodiac sign is Cancer, and he is of white ethnicity. The show premiered at the Chichester Festival Theatre for six weeks starting 24 September 2011 before transferring to London in March 2012. In February 2013, Ball released his album "Both Sides Now" featuring the song "Fight the Fight" from Tim Rice's new musical From Here to Eternity. Michael Ball, 58, has blasted those who bring up the age gap between him and his partner Cathy McGowan, 78. Michael Ball's birth flower is Rose. Following the death of Sir Terry Wogan, Ball returned to the Sunday morning slot on 10 April 2016, with the show now titled The Michael Ball Show. He recently starred in a new production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End, alongside Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Lovett. No one wants to hear me being miserable, so thats not what I do. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. ", READ MORE:Michael Ball's partner Cathy saved singer's life during 'scary' fire. Towards the end of 2007, Ball recorded his 15th solo album for release on 15 October of that year. 1 on his 100th birthday. Find out more about the star's family life here MORE:Meet Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman's husband. He played the role in London and on Broadway. As part of the role, she interviewed Michael for his musical and the pair struck up a relationship in the 1990s. Michael told the BBC doctors should not be "afraid to think" somebody may have cancer. My wife is from the Republic of Ireland, both her and her other sister living in England died of cancer. 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.. Black wrote the lyrics for this song and the music was composed by John Barry for the film of the same name, Born Free. ', Michael Ball, 58, is well-known as a singing sensation, 'Is it career suicide?' Ball co-judged the second series of ITV reality television show Soapstar Superstar in 2007. He graduated in 1984. However, has stayed out of the spotlight since then, which Micheal has previously opened up about. Its been a long time., The culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, was there; he was photographed with Ball who was, in Ednas pearls, handbag and wig, almost Thatcherite looking delighted. Alone Together was his one-man show first performed at the Donmar Warehouse (which was reprised in 2004 for the Singular Sensations season at the Haymarket). In a recent interview with Platinum Magazine, he revealed he "couldnt imagine life without". More info. Cathy came to interview him. He met the Ready Steady Go! It was gone the next day and I don't think such things should be ignored so thought I should get it checked by my GP. However, some fans will be keen to know a bit more about his life outside of. Michael Ball was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. The hard work has been worth it and this is just the icing on the cake. "I was really angry," Annette told . Ive never heard an ovation like it for the cast. Baby Boomers Generation. Michael Ball on Eurovision offer from BBC, Ever since 1992, Michael has been in a relationship with Cathy McGowan, He met the Ready Steady Go! He explained: "It was a really scary thing. It destroyed all my memorabilia - gold records, videos and CDs - and it didnt matter because everyone was all right.. His given name is Michael Ashley Ball. In March 2008, he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal. 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. Michael Ashley Ball, OBE (born 27 June 1962) is an English actor, singer and radio broadcaster. Michael Ball: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. 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. They were up, and there was cheering and screaming. I hoped that people would continue to ask me to work. Michael Ashley Ball, OBE (born 27 June 1962) is an English actor, singer and radio broadcaster. Cathy came to interview him about his part and sparks flew as they exchanged numbers. 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. 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. 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. 2019Ball and Boe: A very Merry Christmas. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. A trouper. However, some fans will be keen to know a bit more about his life outside of. The tour started with two nights in Belfast, before a number of shows in the north of England and the Midlands. He can play the romantic lead, camp it up, sing at the Proms; the daytime TV host who will also take on Stephen Sondheims less crowd-pleasing work (such as the tricky one-act musical Passion). The couple met after he had just landed the lead role in Aspects of Love. Its the title of a song on his latest album, which he wrote. 1 in the weekly "Official" UK Singles Chart, making Moore the oldest person to achieve that position and meaning that he will be at No. Michael Ball (Michael Ashley Ball) was born on 27 June, 1962 in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom, is a Broadcaster, actor, singer. Shes simply not interested in any of that anymore.. The singer then added to the Mirror about how important Cathy has been to him. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. And so weve got to say our piece, and the most important thing I said for us would be Covid insurance for producers, says Ball. After his graduation, Ball's singing career rapidly got off the ground. After a short break, in 2013 Ball returned to Radio 2 with a new show, Michael Ball on Sunday, airing on Sunday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. In 2013, Ball was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from University of Plymouth. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Michael Ball hits out at mention of 20-year age gap with partner Cathy, Michael Ball is back performing in Hairspray, Michael Ball to perform on star-studded Canaries cruise, Michael Ball's furious rant about mobile phone use in theatre, 10 brilliant things you can do on Cunards new star-studded cruise, Michael Ball reveals why he has never married his long-time partner, Michael Ball's partner Cathy saved singer's life during 'scary' fire, Michael Ball, 58, hits back at 'toyboy' suggestion with partner, 78, Michael Ball teased Harry as he did 'not see enough of his house', 'Is it career suicide?' Im very aware of it, he says. The star revealed how he couldnt imagine my life without her. Ball has long been open about the mental health crisis he experienced, even when it was still quite rare for celebrities, especially men, to talk about such things. Ball is a concert artist: he tours frequently around the United Kingdom and has also performed concerts in Australia and the United States. 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. When the couple first met, Michael was performing in the musical Aspects of Love. It wasnt to last. David credits seeing his GP as a reason for being alive. In April 2020, Ball recorded a duet with 99 year old World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore, in aid of the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's irrelevant. Ive never heard an ovation like it for the cast. She would say I was a simple, complicated man, he says. As his new show, Hairspray, leads the return to theatres, the singer talks about his mental health struggles, going back to his mining-town roots and how the government has let down the performing arts, It 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. Ball was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Birthday Honours for his services to musical theatre. Stage Actors. From October 2007 July 2009, Ball made his West End return starring as Edna Turnblad in the hit musical Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Encourage and support her efforts to share her emotions . He joined a youth theatre, which led to his studying drama at Guildford School of Acting, where he found an environment that suited him. However, while Cathy was a prolific BBC journalist and presenter at the time, she has. I couldnt imagine my life without her." Michael Francis Ball, 60, of Las Cruces, lost a hard-fought battle with cancer of his bladder on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Michael Ball Is A Member Of . We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. A disregard for the cultural and financial value the arts bring to the country seemed to have been revealed the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, implied that people should retrain for jobs in other sectors, and a 2019 campaign advising, among other things, that a professional ballet dancer could get a job in tech, resurfaced. Michael Ball was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, on June 27, 1962. Cancer Named Michael #13. He continued to present his Sunday morning Radio 2 show, and occasionally BBC Ones The One Show. Michael Ball is in a long-term relationship with Cathy McGowan, 79, but have never married. She's a unique, wonderful person," he said in a 2019 interview withExpress.co.uk. The album includes a compilation of previously released material celebrating Ball's 25-year anniversary in the music industry, as well as six new tracks, including "You Can't Stop the Beat", from Hairspray. I think Im quite nice. He also won the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Edna Turnblad. It saw Ball perform in Ipswich and Northampton before ending his tour in Cardiff. Three others with cancer still living in Ireland all survived, the first had a breast removed in 1995. He performed a number of summer concerts, including the Hampton Court Music Festival on 14 June 2008. He continued to discuss aspects of their relationship, adding: "Every night is a date night with Cathy! Ball had his own TV series, Michael Ball, in 1993 and 1994 a Christmas Special in 1995 and a three-part series in 1998 filmed by BBC Cymru Wales Ball in the Hall. Casts of the current London, international tour and original 1985 London productions took part, comprising an ensemble of 300 performers and musicians. Ball starred as Mack in Mack and Mabel, which toured the UK in 2015. Im godfather to both of them. When we met we had an instant connection, he added. I'm thankful that I chose to see my GP and that he quickly realised it might be serious and referred me on for specialist tests. Ive always been in Connor and Graces lives. The pair met in the 1980s and have lived together since 1992. Michael Balls Wonderful Wales airs on Channel 5 tonight at 8pm. In August 2007 he made his BBC Proms debut with An Evening with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall, which marked the first time a musical theatre star had been given a solo concert at the classical music festival. "She had her career and is more than happy that the focus is on me now, and shes the best at giving me advice and strength and looking after me," he explained. 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. . READ MORE:Loose Women fans accuse Michael Ball of miming. They were up, and there was cheering and screaming. 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. I really feel very lucky., What is he like at home? When speaking to the Daily Mail back in 2013, he admitted she wasnt interested in fame. while Cousins was in Vancouver for the Winter Olympics. Michael Ball's net worth: Michael Ball is a hero, who has attained over $15 million. I think thats been very useful over this last year. Thank you so much for supporting the album, to the fans who've connected with it and bought it. He was born in England and still has British nationality. He has presented the show on several occasions since. So its hard for her that she happens to have a partner in the public eye.. She was that generous, outgoing, embracing, wise woman who youd go to if you had a problem. 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