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Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Gabby Logan admits major change 'hasnt really hit me' as she shares family update
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Popular TV host Gabby Logan has candidly spoken about a significant shift in her family dynamics, confessing that "it hasn't really hit me." Last year, the new Match of the Day presenter expressed her emotions as she grappled with the prospect of an "empty nest" for the first time, with her daughter Lois gearing up to head off to Loughborough University. Her twin brother, Reuben, had already flown the nest a year earlier and is keen to replicate his father's success, having kicked off his rugby career with Northampton Saints in 2023 before a recent switch to Sale Sharks. During an episode of her Mid Point podcast last August, Gabby opened up about the emotional toll she anticipated feeling once Lois left home. She highlighted the contrast between her son and daughter's departures, noting that while Reuben managed to come home every weekend, she thought she would go weeks without seeing Lois. (Image: Fast forward nearly a year, and Gabby has welcomed her husband, Kenny, back onto the podcast to reflect on the changes over the past year. Despite her earlier predictions of seeing less of Lois after her move to university, Gabby remarked: "He's (Reuben) now been gone for two years, and Lois has now had a year at university. I don't feel like she's been away." She added: "I feel like we're so busy, and she's been in and out all the time, that it hasn't really hit me at all — the kind of empty nest yet." (Image: David Rogers, Getty Images) Gabby has also shared her thoughts on the exciting crossover between her career and her son's, following the announcement of his transfer to Sale Sharks in Greater Manchester. It comes as Gabby herself is preparing for a new chapter in her broadcasting career, having been confirmed earlier this year as one of the new presenters on Match of the Day. She'll be joining forces with Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates from August, broadcasting from the Salford studio. (Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images) Before securing her spot on Match of the Day, Gabby was already a familiar face in sports broadcasting, having covered an array of major events such as the 2012 London Olympics, European Championships, World Cups, and Champions League finals. Aside from her broadcasting achievements, Gabby is also known for her highly acclaimed Mid Point podcast, which boasts interviews with notable figures like Sir Chris Hoy, Claudia Winkleman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. (Image: Matt McNulty, Getty Images) Gabby will be back on our screens tonight at 7 p.m., presenting BBC One's coverage of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 match between Switzerland and Norway.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gabby Logan admits 'it hasn't really hit me' as she opens up on major family change
Gabby Logan admits 'it hasn't really hit me' as she opens up on major family change Gabby Logan has reflected on a major family change after welcoming her husband and former rugby star Kenny Logan onto a recent episode of her Mid Point podcast Gabby Logan has opened up about a major family change (Image: ) Renowned presenter Gabby Logan has opened up about a major family change, recently admitting that "it hasn't really hit me." Last year, the new Match of the Day presenter shared her emotions as she revealed she was struggling to prepare for the reality of having an "empty nest" for the first time, with her daughter, Lois, soon set to depart for Loughborough University. Meanwhile, her twin brother, Reuben, had already left home a year earlier and is eager to follow in his dad's footsteps, having embarked on a rugby career with the Northampton Saints in 2023 before recently moving to Sale Sharks. Opening up about the emotional shift in her life during an episode of her Mid Point podcast last August, Gabby shared how she expected to feel the impact of Lois's impending move away from home. Explaining how her daughter's departure felt different from her son's, she said she was likely to go weeks without seeing Lois — unlike Reuben, who had still been able to return home every weekend. Gabby's son, Reuben, looks to be following in his dad's footsteps (Image: FRANK CORNFIELD ) Nearly a year on, Gabby has invited her husband, Kenny, back onto the podcast to discuss the changes in their lives over the past year. However, despite previously saying she expected to see much less of her daughter after she moved to university, Gabby said: "He's (Reuben) now been gone for two years, and Lois has now had a year at university. I don't feel like she's been away." Article continues below She added: "I feel like we're so busy, and she's been in and out all the time, that it hasn't really hit me at all — the kind of empty nest yet." Gabby and Kenny have been married since 2000 (Image: Getty Images ) Gabby also reflected on how her son's career and her own are soon set to cross paths, following the recent announcement of his move to Sale Sharks, based in Greater Manchester. It coincides with her own upcoming role on Match of the Day, after it was confirmed earlier this year that she will be joining Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates as a presenter on the show from August, based at its Salford studio. It was announced earlier this year that Gabby will be joining the Match of the Day presenting team from next season (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images ) Before landing the Match of the Day role, Gabby was already one of the most recognised faces in sports broadcasting, having been part of the presenting teams for major events including the 2012 London Olympics, European Championships, World Cups, and Champions League finals. Article continues below However, many also know her for her hugely successful Mid Point podcast, which has featured high-profile guests including Sir Chris Hoy, Claudia Winkleman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Gabby is set to return to our screens later today (Image: PA ) Gabby will return to our screens tonight at 7 p.m. as she hosts BBC One's coverage of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 game between Switzerland and Norway.
Wales Online
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gabby Logan's kids are 'embarrassed' as she shares one thing she always does in public
Gabby Logan's kids are 'embarrassed' as she shares one thing she always does in public BBC presenter Gabby Logan has shared an insight into her home life, admitting that her two teenage children become embarrassed when she does one particular thing in public Gabby Logan has shared how her kids 'so embarrassed' when she does one thing (Image: ) BBC presenter Gabby Logan has opened up about her family life, revealing that her teenage children cringe at one of her habits. On her Mid Point podcast, she chatted with ex-Dragons' Den star Sara Davies about one difference they've noticed between the north and south of England. Having grown up in Leeds and now living in Buckinghamshire, Gabby noted a stark contrast in social interactions, especially in London. She told Sara, "People don't even want to make eye contact." Gabby recounted her experiences on the Tube: "I go on the Tube quite a lot at the moment, and it just always amazes me how nobody looks at each other. I'll try and catch somebody's eye and just smile, and people don't even want to make eye contact. I know it's a cliché, but it's just so true." Despite sharing how she thinks there is one major cultural difference between the two halves of the country, Gabby tries to maintain her friendly demeanour by greeting passers-by—something her 19-year-old children find mortifying. She shared: "When I do try and practise that—my kids are 19 now, so they've grown up with it, they've grown up seeing me doing these kinds of things—they go 'eughh.' They get so embarrassed." Gabby and Kenny have two children together, Lois and Reuben (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images ) She added: "They'll say, 'I can't believe you just said that. You don't know that person—why did you say she looks nice? Why did you say her hair looks nice?' And then I'll say, 'You'd love it if someone paid you a compliment.'" Article continues below In addition, Gabby has opened up about another facet of her relationship with her two children, contemplating the adjustments she's made as they've left home: "I came back from work recently and I thought, 'This is the future—I don't know if I can live in a house this quiet.'" Gabby has been part of the presenting team on some of the biggest sporting events down the years (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images ) She continued: "It's a big step change. (But) I've got to embrace it. When you have kids, you want them to fly, have their own lives, and be independent." Over time, Gabby has become one of the most esteemed figures in sports broadcasting, presenting coverage of a host of major sporting events, including the 2012 London Olympics, European Championships, World Cups, and Champions League finals. Gabby is set to form part of Match Of The Day's new presenting team next season (Image: Naomi Baker, Getty Images ) More recently, she's garnered acclaim for her Mid Point podcast, chatting with numerous well-known personalities such as Sir Chris Hoy, Richard Hammond, and the latest guest, former Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies. Article continues below Earlier this year, it was also revealed that she will be joining Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates as part of the revamped Match of the Day presenting team, following Gary Lineker's recent departure. Gabby has previously presented on events including 2012 London Olympics, European Championships, World Cups, and Champions League finals (Image: Jean Catuffe, Getty Images ) The trio are poised to kick off their presenting roles from the beginning of the 2025/26 Premier League season, in addition to sharing hosting responsibilities on Match of the Day 2 on Sundays and MOTD: Champions League on Wednesdays.
Edinburgh Live
30-04-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles says he's 'convinced he's dying' in health update
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tom Parker Bowles has candidly discussed his ongoing battle with health anxiety, opening up about his personal struggles during an appearance on Gabby Logan's Mid Point podcast. The author and food critic confessed that he's beset by persistent fears regarding his well-being, confiding a sense of certainty about facing serious illness. As he opened up to the respected presenter, he commented on his issues with hypochondria: "I'm a total hypochondriac, I'm always convinced that I'm dying of something, like a headache is always going to be brain cancer, a cough is always going to be lung (cancer)." He conveyed his frequent trips to the doctor, emphasizing his often dramatic concerns with: "I do go to my doctor, who is a magnificent man, rather a lot, saying 'this is it doc, this is the big one.'" (Image: Chris Jackson, Getty Images) According to the NHS, hypochondria or health anxiety is described as: "When you spend so much time worrying you're ill, or going to get ill, that it starts to take over your life. It's related to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)." It's estimated that between five to 10% of the UK population experience this condition. According to their website, there are several signs that could indicate if someone has health anxiety, including; "constantly worry about your health, frequently check your body for signs of illness, such as lumps, tingling or pain, are always asking people for reassurance that you're not ill, worry that a doctor or medical tests may have missed something and obsessively look at health information on the internet or in the media." (Image: Chris Jackson, Getty Images) Despite concerns over common ailments like headaches and coughs potentially being more serious, Tom has previously opened up about instigating a lifestyle change due to a health scare. In a conversation with Vogue magazine last year, he conveyed his determination to tackle his weight, particularly with his 50th birthday on the horizon, declaring: "I was like: 'Right, I'm getting too fat.'" Tom's career spans across some of the country's most prestigious publications, having penned pieces for Tatler, Esquire, Conde Nast, Country Life and Harper's Bazaar. Beyond his literary achievements, Tom's television presence is noteworthy; known for his role on Gordon Ramsay's show The F Word and the BBC's MasterChef, where he frequently critiques contestants' culinary creations. However, Tom has recently branched out into authoring his own cookery books. His latest release, Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III, sees him sharing 100 recipes spanning two centuries of Royals.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Sir Chris Hoy reveals cancer left him with broken back
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he required injections in his spine as a result of his tumour spreading and fracturing his back. The six-time Olympic cycling champion was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023 and revealed last year that it is terminal. Hoy has undergone treatment, including chemotherapy, but his tumour spread to his bones. He told the Gabby Logan on the Mid Point podcast that secondary tumours in his spine had 'fractured' his back, and he was told he couldn't pick up his six-year-old daughter. The Scot, 48, described the injections he received but said his back was 'as good as new again'. Hoy has looked to be physically active since receiving his terminal cancer diagnosis and has said he wasnt to show 'many people can still have very full and happy live' while dealing with cancer. 'I had injections. They drill into your vertebrae, squirt this cement material in and it sets, fuses and makes the vertebrae as good as new again,' Hoy said. Hoy has previously said that he feels 'lucky' to be able to spend time with his family and described his outlook in the the BBC documentary 'Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope'. 'I'm not saying everybody's in the same boat but there's hope out there,' Hoy said. 'Look at me now, six months on from finishing chemo and I'm riding my bike every day, I'm in the gym, I'm physically active, I'm not in pain. When people talk about battles with cancer, for me the biggest battle is between your ears. 'It's the mental struggle, it's the challenge to try and deal with these thoughts, deal with the implications of the news you're given. 'When you hear terminal illness, terminal cancer, you just have this image in your head of what it is, what it's going to be like. 'And everybody's different, and not everybody is given the time that I've been given – and that's why I feel lucky. We genuinely feel lucky, as crazy as that might sound, because we've got the time.'
