Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. Darren Counter, 53, passed away when pain in his leg which quickly developed into necrotising fasciitis, which sadly killed him 36 hours later. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. In the vows, Helen described Steve as, "kind, funny, intelligent, romantic, sensitive, tough and as excitable as a Labrador puppy." As always you can unsubscribe at any time. While also making sure youre truthful and you are bringing across the real challenges that all of our natural environments are facing now because of us and the way that we live our lives., Steve Backshalls Ocean is coming to the Edinburgh Usher Hall on April 2, Glasgow Theatre Royal on April 3 and Aberdeen Music Hall on April 5. Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. They really do hit you harder, because youve got much more to lose. HELEN Glover is a British rowing legend who has continued the nation's rich lineage of Olympic success in the sport. Steve Backshall's wife Helen Glover opens up on exhaustion amid 'tricky' family situation HELEN GLOVER has addressed how lockdown has made parenting harder for her and husband Steve. The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. One for the wall?". Eight-year-old Bunny's hair came into the spotlight after her mum, 44, shared snaps on social media with nine-year-old Jett as they enjoyed a tropical getaway. Backshall almost died filming in Bhutan last year. Thanks so much for all your well wishes today.". She ended the post: "Tips for surviving 3 under 2 on a postcard please." Scots couple turn old caravan into 'luxury hotel on wheels' for 3k by watching YouTube videos. Helen revealed that by the early hours of the morning, all three of her children were wide awake. , updated Helen revealed details of the special moment in Namibia, reporting that she was "the happiest girl in the world" and posting a picture of a gorgeous sparkling ring with a trio of diamonds. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Along with her partner Heather Stanning, the rower has dominated the coxless pairs. So today feels like much more of a moment than it ever has done from my other two Olympic Games. Steve Backshall wife: Who is Springwatch host's wife? In 2012, in partnership with Stanning, Glover set the Olympic record by taking gold in the women's coxless pairs. Glover met popular wildlife TV presenter Steve Backshall in 2014 during the BBC fundraiser Sport Relief. Its beenrewarding, though, because my job takes me away for long periods, but all my work just went when lockdown began. You can unsubscribe at any time. She added the heartwrenching caption: "Steve and I will are excited to welcome Baby Boy Backshall to the world. It will include stunts, experiments and big-screen footage. Im super-excited., Theres going to be a big dump of snow this week and then its going to be really cold. Expedition Unpacked (Spin-Off) Expedition with Steve Backshall is a TV nature adventure documentary starring the famous naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall. Steve Backshall's wife Helen Glover talks lockdown exhaustion Steve married the Olympic gold-medallist in 2016 and three years later welcomed their first son, Logan. The star has continued a rich lineage of British rowing dominance with Olympic golds in 2012 and 2016. The 5 foot 10 rower later admittedtostanding on tip toes to gain access to the Sporting Giants scheme. This summer Steve hopes to bring the family to Scotland for their first holiday in a country he thinks is among the very best on Earth. Steve Backshall, 46, was recently awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for his charity work. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The couple opened up about their happy day. Something went wrong, please try again later. They venture into some remote and beautiful places. The 48-year-old explorer and naturalist and his two-time Olympic champion. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. And we couldnt be happier.". The 35-year-old two-time Olympic champion is bidding to become the first GB woman to win gold in three different games when she takes to the water for the coxless pair with Polly Swann. Inspiring television. So I made myself swim a kilometre every morning and when I relaxed into it, I found myself swimming two kilometres, then three, then four. In real life, he is even more perfect. Our son Logan is now two, so its been bedlam: sleepless nights, screaming and nappy changing. Following the ceremony, the couple invited their guests to join them for a wedding breakfast in a marquee, decked out with bunting, flowers and photos of the couple plus a cake table. Ive had advice from my wife Helen, whos an exceptional swimmer. Its so rewarding after 47 years to now be able to swim 4km and feel fine. Glover admitted she had dreamt of the moment without believing it would ever actually happen. Steve Backshall and his wife Helen Glover have finally revealed the names they've chosen for their newborn twins. It's the constant nature of it, there's no gap, no stop. The following year they announced they were engaged from Namibia and then got married in September 2016 on a clifftop at Piskies Cove in West Cornwall. It gives me a renewed enthusiasm to protect the planet and make it a wonderful place for all of them. Helen Glover retired from rowing in 2016 to start her family - but is now set to push for another gold medal in one of sport's greatest ever comeback stories. Steve hopes that Ocean will entertain and galvanise people young and old into doing their bit to save our seas. It was amazing. The couple jetted off on their honeymoon a week later, to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. Helen, in turn, had written: On paper Steve is my perfect person, a wildlife presenter, adventurer and into fitness. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. This is a moment I can celebrate and get really excited and optimistic about what is to come.. They got engaged on September 16, 2015, and got married on September 10, 2016, at Prussia Cove, Cornwall. Speaking about his wife's attitude to taking care of their children, the TV presenter revealed that he was astonished at how Helen looks after them all. After four years out of the sport, few would have predicted Helen would be bak competing at Tokyo. This stage of their childhood is so precious because its over in a heartbeat and if I was to be away loads now in the first years of their lives, Id always regret it. "But weve been really fortunate because Logan has been so excited to see him when he comes back. Its been really tough the last couple of years, but I think we will try to find a way between the two of us that we will find some balance.". Glover retired from competition after the 2016 Olympics, then married a famous face a couple of months later. He said: For me the Caledonian Sleeper is one of the great romantic journeys in the world. My favourite route in Snowdonia takes in all the 3,000-foot peaks, which gives you a huge breadth of landscape. ", LOOK:Dina Asher-Smith's minimalist home is a sports star's retreat inside. But I went outfor my first lockdown swim, 800 metres, and nearly sank the entire way I hated it! Steve Backshall holds a pretty straight forward romantic affair. They got engaged the following year, making the announcement from Namibia on Twitter, and were married on September 10, 2016. While hes shown us some amazing animals and views, hes also put himself in real danger to do so. Related. The Cornish star set the Olympic record and won gold with Heather Stanning in the women's coxless pairs at London 2012, then repeated the accomplishment four years later in Rio. Explorer Steve Backshall announced their birth on Twitter in January with a gorgeous picture of two tiny baby hands. Helen recalled "seeing Steve across the room and thinking how handsome he was". It was Team GB's first gold medal of the London games, and the first time British women's rowing had triumphed on the Olympic stage. MORE: Meet Olympic rower Helen Glover's adorable family with presenter Steve Backshall. Host Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Mi Read allHost Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Middle East.Host Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Middle East. He said: Places I might have dived 20 years ago that were spectacular and now there is nothing, its gone. But over the years doing his shows hes seen the damage humans are doing to the environment and like David Attenborough and Chris Packham wants to inform as well as entertain. '", "You can't see a friend to take them off you for a few hours. Susan Gray For Weekend Magazine "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. They got engaged the following year, making the announcement from Namibia on Twitter, and were married on September 10, 2016. A two-part series Japan's Northern Wilderness was presented by Backshall and his wife Helen Glover. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent left with head in hands as viewers defend controversial outfit choice. A two-part series Japan's Northern Wilderness was presented by Backshall and his wife . Something went wrong, please try again later. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. When did Helen Glover marry Steve Backshall? When she was on the verge of graduating from a PGCE at UWIC in Cardiff, she applied to the Sporting Giants scheme and there she was placed on GB Rowing Team's "Start" programme under coach Paul Stannard at Minerva Bath Rowing Club in Bath. I work in science, Ive got a lot of friends who are professors and understand the situation inside out, so were saving our risk for when we need it. Steve Backshall, 46, was recently awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for his charity work. The duo repeated the feat at Rio 2016, having taken World Championship glory in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Glover, who is unbeaten in 51 races dating back more than a decade, says she always thought anything was possible but drew the line at this. "To be here today I think is in some ways the biggest achievement of my career.". He almost didnt come home at one point last year, however Steve almost drowned during filming in Bhutan recently after a kayaking disaster struck while filming his show Expedition. Backshall had previously said that they'd held off from starting a family so that his wife could continue focusing on her sporting career. So many people go through this, whether theyre in the military or other jobs, or single parents, and it gives me perspective on what people have to do., I have so much respect for others because I know that after six weeks or so, Steve is going to come home, and its not going to last forever.". Steve and his wife Helen, from Berkshire, believe risk is relative In March 2018, the couple announced they were taking on "the biggest adventure of our lives" by announcing Helen was pregnant with twins. "It was one of the most beautiful weddings I'd ever been to," said EastEnders actor Jake Wood, who appeared with Steve on Strictly in 2014. The Bafta-winning naturalist filmed Sky series Shark last year. 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