Iconic English singer, actor, and presenter Michael Ball has been making a name for himself in the music industry and has enjoyed a thriving career in the theatre.
His album titled Coming Home To You reached number one in the UK as it made history by being the 4th number one album to date. While talking about his personal life, Michael Ball stated how his public life is insane. Michael Ball added that once that front door closes, he leaves that version of himself outside, and he just likes to relax at home.
While talking about his career, Michael Ball admitted that he loved music, loved going to the theatre, and also loved performing but further admitted that it never occurred to him that he would make a living out of doing those things. Let us find out all about Michael Ball’s Partner.
Who Is Michael Ball’s Partner?
Michael Ball’s partner is Cathy McGowan. The popular singer eventually moved in with Cathy back in 1992. The two crossed paths and moved in after three years after Cathy interviewed him when Michael Ball was starring in Aspects of Love.
The two have a wide age gap, as Cathy is 20 years older than Michael. Michael Ball gushed about his partner, stating how Cathy has taught him so much and made him laugh like a drain.
He also talked about the age gap while saying how people sometimes ask about the age difference, but he believes that it is irrelevant. The singer has also credited his ladylove while admitting that he could never have achieved so much without Cathy.
He further praised her how Cathy aptly understood the need to have focus and stability at the beginning of his career, and she has been crucial to everything.
Michael Ball recalled how they met 30 years ago now and how Cathy is incredibly cool, and the reason that they are still together is that they are understanding of each other, they are respectful, and they like each other.
Michael Ball has revealed how they were friends while he was doing the show in London, and then he moved to Broadway, and things turned romantic between the two. The Broadway star stated that Cathy was always in love with him, and he soon realized that he also needed and wanted her in his life.
Who Is Cathy McGowan?
Cathy McGowan is the presenter of the 60s music show Ready Steady Go! Her personal life grabbed huge media attention as she has been with Michael Ball for decades now. The iconic star has called Cathy, his fiercest critic and also his fiercest supporter.
Not only that, but Michael Ball has a sweet dedication at the beginning of his novel, where he thanks Cathy for keeping the engine running! Michael Ball has gushed about his ladylove, saying how she is the person whose approval he wants above all others. Michael further stated that he had shown her what he wrote at the end and how she encouraged him.
What Happened To Michael Ball?
Popular artist Michael Ball recently revealed that he did not talk to anyone for nine months as he was suffering from severe anxiety and panic attacks.
While looking back at that point in time, the artist admitted that panic attacks are awful, so much so that they had to take him out of Les Miserables as he just had to walk away.
Michael Ball Fisher admitted that he got ill and then spiraled down to the point where he got into a dark place with severe depression and panic attacks.
Michael never sought professional medical help for his anxiety and panic attacks. Instead, he said he felt unable to do so, muddling through this tough time by himself. The star had just recovered from a six-week battle with glandular fever, but, on returning to work, still felt exhausted.
