Ball co-hosted the Olivier Awards with Imelda Staunton on 13 March 2011 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. He has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Read about our approach to external linking. Michael Bubl has his wife to thank for getting him through one of the worst experiences a parent can endure. Mountain Ash was a close-knit mining community; Balls uncle was a miner, as was his grandfather. "My wife died one week after her 46th birthday in July 2002. 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. There's been no evidence of the disease for a year.". This business is hard enough to then be told: its not even viable, go and retrain in IT or whatever, he says. Despite an audience of only 1,000 fewer than half the London Coliseums capacity they did twice the work, Ball says. He explained of Cathy: Shes a bit older than me. The singer spoke about their romance and revealed hethinkshe's now "too old" to be considered a toyboy anymore. ", Michael opened up about their 20-year age gap. And she doesnt give a monkeys about it. 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. Thank you so much for supporting the album, to the fans who've connected with it and bought it. We met 30 years ago now and shes incredibly cool, and the reason that were still together is that were understanding of each other, were respectful and we like each other. 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Ball never sought professional help, but he recognises the importance of it. He continued to discuss aspects of their relationship, adding: "Every night is a date night with Cathy! 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. 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.. 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. Ever since 1992, Michael has been in a relationship with Cathy McGowan, 78. In 1987, he played Raoul in the first London production of The Phantom of the Opera. 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. However, some fans will be keen to know a bit more about his life outside of stardom, including if hes married. Michael Ball's net worth The show aired on Sunday mornings between 11a.m. and 1p.m. until September 2011, latterly sharing its time slot with Weekend Wogan presented by Terry Wogan. Michael admits he fell for Cathysstrong nature,however, they did not begin a romantic relationship straight away. 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. "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!". 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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. Ball performed in a "pne-off" Christmas Concert on 12 December 2009 in aid of The Shooting Star Children's Hospice, which he supports. Ball played Alex in Aspects of Love, both in London and New York, and Giorgio in the London production of Stephen Sondheim's Passion. He is not dating anyone. ", 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). is 180cm . On 24 April 2020, Ball entered the UK Singles Chart at number one with a cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone", with combined chart sales of 82,000 making it the fastest-selling single of 2020 so far. The 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misrables was held at The O2 Arena. 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). 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]. Good communication with your wife is the most important part of your role as husband/caregiver. He is the son of Tony Ball, who was the head of global sales for British Leyland Ball, and Ruth Ball, his mother. They were broadcast in 2016,2017,2019. These three episodes were combined together to make a special which was then broadcast on BBC One. Cathy came to interview him. He is a member of famous Broadcaster with the age 60 years old group. He is an unashamedly mainstream singer, with a legion of devoted fans, and also the man who played a no-cheese, no-chat run at the Donmar Warehouse, with an unusual repertoire that included Radiohead, Bowie and Joni Mitchell. In some cases GPs will now be able to order medical tests directly, circumventing any potential wait for specialists. Its all very well opening theatres, but if theres nothing to put into them, whats the point? 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After his graduation, Ball's singing career rapidly got off the ground. Michael Ball, 59, and Cathy McGowan, 78, first met when the acclaimed singer was performing in a musical. His mother's name is Ruth Ball. They met around 1989 when she was an entertainment reporter for a BBC London magazine show and interviewed him during rehearsals for Aspects of Love. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The breakdown, he says, made me a better performer, and a better person. That was my thing. His teacher at the Surrey County Youth Theatre suggested he apply for drama school. Michael Ball is a 60 year old British Actor. "Im too old to be a toyboy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. He has recorded 3 albums with Alfie Boe.. 2 reached number 1, Ball & Boe Together:in 2016, Ball & Boe: Together Again in 2017 .. their third album Ball & Boe:Back together in 2019 reached number 2 in the album charts. Yes, but Im sure everyone thinks there should have been for their own industry, he says. "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. 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. 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. These also started happening at other times, such as when he was going to work. 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. Patrick Reynolds has seen many of his relatives die from the consequences of cigarettes and is now an anti-tobacco activist. 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). 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. Despite nearly three decades together, the couple has no plans to tie the knot. He explained: "It was a really scary thing. In 1985, he made his West End debut as Marius Pontmercy in the first London production of Les Misrables. Yeah, I have been lucky., Balls mother is Welsh and his father is English. On 24 April it became No. I genuinely am playing my gran, he says with a laugh. 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. The pair have been together since 1992 after a chance meeting when she interviewed. Find Dr. Ball's phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. Towards the end of 2007, Ball recorded his 15th solo album for release on 15 October of that year. I could be funny. He was good at mimicking the teachers and doing impressions of things that had been on TV. The single reached number 20 in the UK, while an eponymous album released in the same year reached number 1. He felt unable to seek help, muddling his own way through. he beamed, as he discussed his other half. More info. The advisory body estimates 5,000 lives could be saved each year if GPs follow the new recommendations. Talking to the Official Charts Company, he said, "It's the most exciting news! Their relationship has lasted, he says, because we love each other. In July 2006, Ball was a guest artist on Julian Lloyd Webber's album Unexpected Songs and in November of that year released a DVD containing all the best songs from his Live in Concert DVDs. "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!". 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. 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. Its easy to knock something, he says of the snobbery he has come up against in his career. He continued: "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. However, some fans will be keen to know a bit more about his life outside of. Michael Ball was the second child of Ruth Ball, a Welsh mother, and Tony Ball, an English father. In November 2005, Ball returned to Broadway as Count Fosco in The Woman in White, which transferred from London's West End. 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. Michael Ball, 58, has blasted those who bring up the age gap between him and his partner Cathy McGowan, 78. Michael Ball is a member of the following lists: 1962 births, English people of Welsh descent and English stage actors. His album Heroes was released on 14 March 2011. I just withdrew. Ball left the show, spent about nine months virtually housebound and thought he would never work again. The evening concert telecast live to cinemas across the UK, Ireland and globally. I think its because, as a family, we moved around a lot and I didnt feel rooted properly. He continued in the role of Edna Turnblad in the musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 29 April 2009. It was released on 20 November 2006. 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And, he adds with a laugh, I quite like being the centre of attention., He was lucky, he says, that graduating coincided with the time of the great British musicals the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh extravaganzas that were happening. A huge early break was getting the role of Marius in the original London production of Les Misrables in 1985, co-directed by Trevor Nunn, then the artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Express. 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.. When the couple first met, Michael was performing in the musical Aspects of Love. Ball represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 held in Malm, Sweden, singing the song "One Step Out of Time", which finished second. () It was Frankie McGowan - at 47 the baby sister of the McGowan family - who had delivered the news. Im too old to be a toy boy, and age has never been an issue or thought about. My life is better with her in it than it would be without her in it. ', Michael Ball, 58, is well-known as a singing sensation, 'Is it career suicide?' His other West End roles include Giorgio in Passion (1997) and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2002). He performed a number of summer concerts, including the Hampton Court Music Festival on 14 June 2008. READ MORE:Loose Women fans accuse Michael Ball of miming. "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 has often raved over Cathy in previous interviews, describing her as a "unique and wonderful person" inside and out. 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. Michael Ball Fans Also Viewed . Michael Ball's birth flower is Rose. David Martin was diagnosed with bladder cancer about 15 years ago and credits his early referral and diagnosis for successfully beating the disease. implied that people should retrain for jobs in other sectors, professional ballet dancer could get a job in tech, he recorded Youll Never Walk Alone with Captain Sir Tom Moore and the NHS Voices of Care choir. It was one of the most extraordinary nights Ive ever had in the theatre, he says. 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! It was a sporty school, and I wasnt. As Cathy was older than Michael, she was able to provide him withmuch-neededstability in his life. Michael Ball (Michael Ashley Ball) was born on 27 June, 1962 in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom, is a Broadcaster, actor, singer. Alex Jones leaves Michael Ball in hysterics with raunchy The One Show, The One Show viewers outraged as Tom Jones 'rushed', 'Is it career suicide?' He was born in Worcestershire, England, and attended the Guildford School of Acting . The West. George Clooney irritated after Meghan Markle gave birth to Archie, Piers Morgan calls out Alastair Campbell for 'hypocritical' remarks, Michael Ball reveals why he has never married his long-time partner 'No need! Michael said: "Every night is a date night with Cathy! They have long been a symbol of purity. Mike was at home at the time of his passing, with his dog Murphy at his left sid Lil died a long time ago, but Ball met people who remembered her. 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). ", Interviews have been amended from previous version. Ball starred as Mack in Mack and Mabel, which toured the UK in 2015. Michael Ball, 59, and Cathy McGowan, 78, first met when the acclaimed singer was performing in a musical. 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. 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! In some cases GPs will now be able to order medical tests directly, circumventing any potential wait for specialists. Coming Home to You is Michael Ball's fourth UK number one album, his first solo number one album in the UK since his self-titled debut album in 1992. 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 -. 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. The door closes and Im at home, and its very real. The show premiered at the Chichester Festival Theatre for six weeks starting 24 September 2011 before transferring to London in March 2012. The original 1985 cast then led the ensemble in a performance of "One Day More". Read about our approach to external linking. "I just love her. In 2010 and 2011, Ball guest presented six episodes of Lorraine for ITV Breakfast. Its just electric, and we needed to hear it. He also won the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Edna Turnblad. In March 2008, he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal. Ive always been pretty good at making friends quickly, so wherever we would go, I would find people to latch on to, he says. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. David credits seeing his GP as a reason for being alive. Michael Ashley Ball is his given name. 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. 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It still sticks in my throat. 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. 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. Michael and Imelda were both awarded Olivier awards, best actor and best actress in a musical for their Sweeney Todd performances. I cant properly explain it, but I dont mind admitting I suffered a breakdown. And shes been there, done that and bought the T-shirt, and has no interest in interviews or pictures. Chatting about the children to The Daily Mail, Michael explained: "Theyre sort of my step-grandchildren, I suppose, but it doesnt feel like that. Here, four people recount their experiences of diagnosis, from the benefits to the delays. The potential for a panic attack is always there for him. 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. In 1984, after he had left drama school, Ball's first part was in Godspell at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, after which he worked for a few months in rep in Basingstoke, but his first major break was a star part in the production of The Pirates of Penzance at Manchester Opera House; at an open audition he was selected from about 600 applicants who formed a queue to do singing, acting, and dancing interviews, which were held in three separate rooms. . We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. In an unearthed interview, the Les Misrables star said she saved his life. 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. So its hard for her that she happens to have a partner in the public eye.. This is split into five sections: Musicals, Love Songs, Personal Favourites, Party Time, and Unplugged. By Richard Irvine-Brown, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. I loved surprising people, making people laugh. He said back in 2019: Its just not something that we need to do. Id been going to the RSC since I was about 12, and Id seen a number of productions that Trevor had done, says Ball. 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. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Here, four people recount their experiences of diagnosis, from the benefits to the delays. No one would mention it if I were the older one. In March 2019, he released the album "Coming Home To You". It's a major reason why I am still here today. "She's taught me so much and she's made me laugh like a drain - and vice versa. His concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 19 September 2009 was filmed for DVD release. READ MORE:Michael Ball, 58, hits back at 'toyboy' suggestion with partner, 78. This staged concert has become the highest live stream concert at cinemas in UK history. However, while Cathy was a prolific BBC journalist and presenter at the time, she has. Ball sang two songs on this show; the first was the song Born Free, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was a hit for the British male singer Matt Monro in 1966. 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. My wife is from the Republic of Ireland, both her and her other sister living in England died of cancer. The DVD also included a brand new "Unplugged" session which Ball recorded especially with four other musicians in the studio. 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. Ive never heard an ovation like it for the cast. It saw Ball perform in Ipswich and Northampton before ending his tour in Cardiff. A live performer, actor, musical theatre star, recording artist, broadcaster - he tackles every challenge thrown at him with determination and enthusiasm. 2017Ball and Boe: Back together. Last Name Ball #13. He sang three tracks from his latest album, Since You've Been Gone; "Home" and "One Voice", as well as two duets with Clark. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The audience have been taking their seats and here he is, still in specs and black T-shirt. I wish it hadnt happened, but Im quite glad it did in a way. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Michael said: I was in a bad place when we first met. This song was released as a single by Ball in 1989 and stayed in the British pop charts for fourteen weeks. Do I? She's a unique, wonderful person," he said in a 2019 interview withExpress.co.uk. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. When we met we had an instant connection, he added. Michael Ball lost his wife to cancer and believes doctors should be bolder in accepting the potential for cancer being present in a patient. 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. It destroyed all my memorabilia - gold records, videos and CDs - and it didnt matter because everyone was all right.. Michael Ball was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. 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 is currently hosting a Channel 5 series called Wonderful Wales. It sold almost 36,000 copies in its first 48 hours, and was "biggest trending song" as measured by the Official Charts Company. This isnt the first time he has opened up about Cathys decision to stay out of the public eye. A new compilation album entitled Michael Ball: The Silver Collection was released in July 2007, along with the DVD version of his 1995 film England My England. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. We have estimated Week after week we were told 'It's just a virus', 'It's just a virus'. Michael Balls income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. 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