Olympics viewers are only just realising top athlete has famous Radio 2 star grandparent
ok.co.ukA BBC Radio 2 star's fans were left gobsmacked after discovering his unexpected family link to the Paris Olympics. Musical theatre legend Michael Ball, shared on his Sunday Love Songs show that has off to Paris to cheer on his granddaughter, who's competing there.
Michael took over the show from Steve Wright, 69, who sadly died unexpectedly in February. BBC Radio 2 confirmed the news with a snap of Michael and Women's Rugby 7's star Grace Compton. "Go Grace!
Michael Ball's granddaughter Grace is competing for Team GB in the Women's Rugby 7s at #Paris2024. We're wishing you and all your team the best of luck Grace! " they captioned the post.The revelation had fans scratching their heads, as many didn't know Michael had a grandchild. @pellydooda was stunned: "What! ! ! !
Michael Ball has a granddaughter? ? ? ? Surely he's not old enough! But good luck anyway." But @tigerblade1967 came to the rescue, explaining: "Yes, Grace is Granddaughter of Cathy McGowan and her ex husband the late Hywel Bennett, but Michael has been there all Grace's life." Michael and his long-term love, former Ready Steady Go!
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