It destroyed all my memorabilia gold records, videos and CDs and it didnt matter because everyone was all right.". Speaking about their relationship, Michael told the Daily Mail in 2013: Theres something about the security and warmth of knowing that one person who, whatever happens, will always be on your side. 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. 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. Has a brother, Kevin Ball (born 1959), and sister Katherine Ball (born 1970). The live stream will be also be available as a DVD and cd early 2020. Michael Ball is married to his long-term lover, Cathy McGowan. He made his debut with the English National Opera in the lead role of Hajj/Poet in a new production of Robert Wright and George Forrest's Kismet after this tour. It's irrelevant," said the British singer. Other performances include singing at the BBC's St David's Day concert, in the role of Marius at the Les Misrables: The Dream Cast in Concert, the tenth anniversary concert of Les Misrables in 1995. The singer came second representing Britain at Eurovision in 1992 and has gone on to have four number one albums in the UK. 1 charting songs; "Love Changes Everything" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". Cathy, 78, dragged him to safety after a fire engulfed their home. In 2015 Michael was made an OBE for his services to musical theatre and he is particularly known for his work on the stage, as well as his collaborative projects with Alfie Boe. Michael Ball appears on Channel 5 tonight with his show Wonderful Wales but who is his long-term partner? 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. After a short break, in 2013 Ball returned to Radio 2 with a new show, Sunday Night With Michael Ball, airing on Sunday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. Promotional activities took place throughout October and November 2007 for these releases including appearances on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Loose Women. [citation needed]. Cathy also has a granddaughter, Grace. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H, was married to his M*A*S*H co-star Judy Farrell for 20 years before finding love with Shelley Fabares. He then appeared as the solo artist in a controversial 'Musical Theatre' Prom on 27 August 2007 for the BBC at London's Royal Albert Hall. As an actor, Ball briefly appeared as Malcolm Nuttall in Coronation Street in 1985. I did get briefly talking once to one of his co-stars (Maria Friedman, very nice woman). His net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. He holds an English nationality. 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. Zoe has now moved onas of today, she is dating Michael Reed. It was released along with a performance DVD of his 2007 tour, One Voice Live, filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo. "He returned to "Les Miserables" twice - in 1995 to re-create his role of Marius for the 10th Anniversary Concert Performance at Royal Albert Hall, and again in 2004 when he was asked to play Jean Valjean in a special performance for Queen Elizabeth II and French President Jacques Chirac at Windsor Castle.In 2004, Michael traveled to Australia, where he did five sold-out concerts. After his graduation, Ball's singing career rapidly got off the ground. Their wedding details have been kept secret by Craig Bankey, the publicist. Michael Ball was born as the second child to his Welsh mother, Ruth Ball, and an English father, Tony Ball. "In May 1992 he represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "One Step Out Of Time." The production will open on 10 August 2019, at the Gielgud Theatre and serve as a placeholder while the original West End production of Les Mis at the Queen's Theater is replaced with Cameron Mackintosh's new staging of the show at the renamed Sondheim theatre. Ball was interested in the theatre and his father took him to see shows in the school holidays, including a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre of King Lear, which impressed him as a youngster of about 14 years' age. 2019 - Ball and Boe: A Very Merry Christmas. Zoe Ball was previously married to Norman Cook - or better known by alias Fatboy Slim/. It sold almost 36,000 copies in its first 48 hours,[18] and was "biggest trending song" as measured by the Official Charts Company. According to our records, Nicholas Ball is possibly single. Despite a brief breakup, Zoe and Michael have been together since December 2017, and often share photos of each other on . Emma's son is the godson of Michael Ball. Michael Bolton, a successful . In late November 2020, Ball along with Alfie Boe hit the charts with the release of their fourth studio record, "Together At Christmas". [citation needed]. Angela McGowan (her sister-in-law) proposed to Cathy to interview Michael. This one dates back to the days that he was still with his wife. He graduated in 1984. In 1998 Ball performed at three big concerts: The Fiftieth Birthday Concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Royal Albert Hall (released on DVD), Sondheim Tonight at the Barbican Centre (released on CD) and Hey, Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (released on CD and DVD). 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. During tonights episode (July 30), he heads to north Wales to explore the Snowdonia mountain range. September 3, 2022 by Erin Krespan. Find out more about the star's family life here MORE:Meet Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman's husband. They met for the first time in around 1989 when McGowan was serving as an entertainment reporter for a BBC London magazine show. In 1998 Ball performed at three big concerts: "The Fiftieth Birthday Concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber", "Sondheim Tonight" and "Hey, Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh". Chatting about the children to The Daily Mail, Michael explained: "Theyre sort of my step-grandchildren, I suppose, but it doesnt feel like that. It sold almost 36,000 copies in its first 48 hours, and was "biggest trending song" as measured by the Official Charts Company. He played the role in London and on Broadway. He made his BBC Proms debut with An Evening with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall in 2007. He does have another child, with a former girlfriend, but he, the child, and her mother, and both families prefer to keep any history about that private. Ball co-judged the second series of ITV reality television show Soapstar Superstar in 2007. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The opera singer, 46, was spotted on an evening. He followed that tour with his first concerts in the U.S., in Salt Lake City Utah. 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. 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. It was released on 20 November 2006. Ball co-hosted the Olivier Awards with Imelda Staunton on 13 March 2011 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. His family moved to Dartmoor when he was just 3 years old where he spent much of his childhood days. His latest album along with Alfie Boe, "Together At Christmas" earned the duo a no. [1], Thames Television invited Ball to sing during the Miss England contest, a live televised event, and he sang well enough despite suffering from anxiety. His first regular show on Radio 2 was Michael Ball's "Sunday Brunch" in 2008. This staged concert has become the highest live stream concert at cinemas in UK history. Ball continued saying how no one would mention if he were the older one. Ball also has an established career as a recording artist with his hit songs; "Love Changes Everything". Later the same year he was a guest star at Clark's Concert, also broadcast by the BBC. McGowan is a British broadcaster and journalist, best known as the presenter of the rock music television show, "Ready Steady Go!". 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When he viewed a recording later, he realised that no one would have noticed how nervous he was, and he became less worried about his anxiety problem. The pair decided not to get married as husband and wife due to personal reasons; somethingBall had always refrained from discussing in his interviews. The performance was recorded and released on DVD in 2002. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? 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. 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). 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. After speeches from Cameron Mackintosh, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg, the performance concluded with pupils from school productions of Les Misrables entering the arena. The DVD also included a brand new "Unplugged" session which Ball recorded especially with four other musicians in the studio. He is also known for singing the UK Top 40 single 'Love Changes . The live stream also became available as a DVD and CD in early 2020. In November 2014 Ball released his new album, "If Everyone Was Listening". In London's West End, he originated the roles of Marius in "Les Miserables" (his West End Debut) and Alex in "Aspects of Love" - a role he later recreated on Broadway. Born on 11th April, 1946 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England, he is famous for Garry Ryan in Footballers` Wives. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. A Blu-ray and DVD version of the 2010 broadcast was released in November 2010 in the UK and in North America in February 2011. Nicholas Ball was previously married to Pamela Stephenson (1975 - 1981).. About. In 2019, Michael told The Mirror: Its just not something that we need to do. Michael and Imelda were both awarded Olivier awards, best actor and best actress in a musical for their Sweeney Todd performances. His ethnicity is White while Cancer is his zodiac sign. He made his debut with the English National Opera in the lead role of Hajj/Poet in a new production of Robert Wright and George Forrest's Kismet after this tour. The BBC Concert Orchestra provided the orchestral backing for Ball on both songs for this performance. [11] He has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. When he returned to work he was still suffering from fatigue, and began to get on-stage panic attacks overwhelming anxiety, a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and problems with vision. Meghan Markle. [1] He did join his fellow junior boarders on Sunday morning at the Pathfinder bible group in St Andrew's church. Whilst there, the University of Surrey awarded Ball with an honorary doctorate. On 14 February 2010, Ball stepped in as a guest judge for Robin Cousins on ITV1's Dancing on Ice. All profits made went to this charity. He also won the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Edna Turnblad. 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 and Cathy met during an interview for hismusical Aspects Of Lovein 1989. It wasn't long before Cameron Mackintosh and propelled his career to the bright lights of the west end. His big break came when he appeared in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" in the role of Frederick. (Photo Credit: YouTube). Michael Ball and his partner, Cathy McGowan, have remained in a relationship for three decades. In 1998 Ball performed at three big concerts: The Fiftieth Birthday Concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Royal Albert Hall (released on DVD), Sondheim Tonight at the Barbican Centre (released on CD) and Hey, Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (released on CD and DVD). Ball co-judged the second series of ITV reality television show Soapstar Superstar in 2007. While the Brits are understood to share a strong bond, their twenty-year age gap, which often comes across during conversations, irritates Ball. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. Michael has won two Olivier awards and in 2015 was awarded an OBE for his services to musical theatre. 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. The single reached number 20 in the UK, while an eponymous album released in the same year reached number 1. Born about 1672 in Stafford County, Colony of Virginia. 2019Ball and Boe: A very Merry Christmas. 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]. After knowing each other for just 3 years, they decided to live together in 1992since then the couple has been living a blissful life together. It was announced in February 2019 that Ball will star as Inspector Javert opposite Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean) in a staged concert production of Les Misrables. Hywel Bennett. The 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misrables was held at The O2 Arena. 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. In 1992, Ball represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second with the song "One Step Out of Time". "People sometimes ask about the age difference. On 29 December 2013, Ball was a contestant on a celebrity Christmas edition of Catchphrase. 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). 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. 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. His album Coming Home To You reached number one in the UK making it his 4th number one album to date. His wife Morgan is a writer and editor. Im too old to be a toy boy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. On 10 April 2013, Ball guest hosted The One Show for the first time as a stand-in presenter. They have two children together, son Woody, 17, and daughter Nelly, eight. Ball starred as Mack in Mack and Mabel, which toured the UK in 2015. Michael Ball shares a photo with his partner Cathy McGowan. 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 October of 2004 he reprised his "Alone Together" show in the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, as part of their "Singular Sensations" series.2005 has been an interesting, active year for him. He joined Plymouth College when he was just 11 years old. He was also a regular stand-in presenter for Ken Bruce until 2016 on the station. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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He won in 2008 for his role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray,[1] and then in 2013 for the title role in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He stands tall with a height of 5ft. He also won the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, his first Olivier Award. 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. Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter. He is also the godfather to Emma's son, Connor. He has presented the show on several occasions since. [citation needed] In 2010, Ball presented 30 episodes of The Michael Ball Show, his own daytime series for ITV. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. He continued in the role of Edna Turnblad in the musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 29 April 2009. He made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misrables, . They tour the UK from 30 November.