Clare Balding: From Sports Icon to Reality TV Star as She Joins Celebrity Traitors UK

A New Chapter for Britain’s Beloved Broadcaster

Clare Balding is set to make her debut on the upcoming first series of The Celebrity Traitors UK, scheduled to air on BBC One in October 2025. This new venture adds to her already impressive portfolio of achievements in broadcasting and literature.

Distinguished Career in Sports Broadcasting

Since beginning her radio career in 1994 and becoming the face of BBC’s horse racing coverage in 1998, Balding has covered numerous prestigious events, including seven Olympic Games, five Paralympic Games, and five Winter Olympic Games. She has also been integral to major Royal events, including Trooping the Colour and the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

While racing remains her first love, her role in presenting the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics elevated her to national treasure status. She has since taken on the high-profile position as the lead presenter of the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage, succeeding Sue Barker.

Recent Developments and Personal Growth

Now at 54, Balding is embracing new changes in her life, including a significant lifestyle transformation. She recently undertook a successful weight loss journey, inspired by a friend’s recommendation of a low-carb diet and Michael Mosley’s weight loss approach.

On the personal front, Balding and her wife Alice Arnold are approaching their 20th anniversary of marriage next year. The couple has recently delighted audiences with their appearances together on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Looking Ahead

Balding has also ventured into fiction writing with her debut novel, ‘Pastures New.’ Speaking about the book, she shared her inspiration came from her personal experiences with love. She continues to be an ardent campaigner for better coverage of women’s sport, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to advancing sports broadcasting and gender equality in the field.