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Olympics viewers are only just realising top athlete has famous Radio 2 star grandparent


Olympics fans are used to seeing famous sporting faces competing on TV, but they were shocked to realise that a BBC Radio 2 star is a relative of a Team GB athlete

A 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 could hardly contain his joy when Gracie scored a try in the match and rushed to social media platform X to share the news with his fans.

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