Clare Balding: A Year of New Ventures and Continued Excellence in Broadcasting
Introduction: A British Broadcasting Icon
Clare Balding is an English broadcast journalist and author who currently presents programmes for BBC Sport and Channel 4. With a career spanning over three decades, Balding has become synonymous with excellence in sports broadcasting, bringing her warmth and expertise to viewers across the nation. In 2025, the beloved presenter has embarked on exciting new ventures whilst continuing her longstanding commitment to major sporting events.
2025: A Year of Creative and Television Milestones
This year marks a significant literary achievement for Balding. Her first adult novel, Pastures New, was published in September 2025. This creative endeavour adds to her already impressive portfolio as an author, which includes bestselling memoirs and children’s books. The release demonstrates Balding’s versatility beyond broadcasting.
On the television front, Balding was announced as a contestant on the upcoming first series of The Celebrity Traitors in May 2025, where she was selected as a Faithful but was ultimately banished in the fourth episode. Her participation in the popular BBC One show gave audiences a different perspective on the presenter they know so well from sports coverage.
Additionally, broadcaster and author Clare Balding has been added to the presenting line-up for Stand Up To Cancer, joining previously announced presenters Adam Hills, Hannah Fry and Vicky Pattison, for an unmissable night of television, live on Channel 4.
Continued Excellence in Sports Broadcasting
The world’s most famous dog show, Crufts, returns to Channel 4 on 6th March when presenter Clare Balding will lead nearly 20 hours of coverage from the four-day event in Birmingham. This role underscores her continued prominence in major broadcasting events. Clare Balding is one of our top sports presenters and has been presenting sport since 1994 and today is at the helm of many of our top sporting occasions, from Wimbledon to the Olympics.
Personal Life Changes
In a notable personal development, broadcaster Clare Balding and her wife Alice Arnold are to leave Chiswick after many happy years living there, having decided to move out of London to have a bit more space and protection from the road so it’s a good environment for a dog. This decision reflects the couple’s desire for a lifestyle change after years in the capital.
Conclusion: A Multifaceted Career Continues to Flourish
Clare Balding’s 2025 has been marked by creative expansion, continued broadcasting excellence, and personal evolution. Her ability to venture into novel writing whilst maintaining her position as one of Britain’s most trusted sports presenters demonstrates remarkable versatility. For viewers and readers alike, Balding remains a reassuring presence—whether she’s presenting from Wimbledon, narrating emotional moments at the Paralympics, or exploring new creative territories. As she continues to champion women’s sports coverage and engage audiences across multiple platforms, Clare Balding’s influence on British broadcasting remains as significant as ever.