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‘It’s disappointing’: equestrian Olympic medallists miss out on new year honours

Scott Brash, Harry Charles and Ben Maher win team gold in Paris.

Figures from the equestrian industry have been recognised in the New Year Honours List – but none of the Paris 2024 gold medallists are among them.

Previously, Britain’s Olympic gold medallists, in equestrian and other sports, have been named in honours lists. So Ben Maher and Scott Brash, who won team showjumping gold in 2012, and Tom McEwen and Laura Collett, who won team eventing gold in 2021, had all been appointed MBE before they repeated the feat in Paris.

But Harry Charles and Ros Canter, who were on the gold medal-winning showjumping and eventing teams respectively in Paris last summer, were not named in this year’s list. The Government’s Cabinet Office told H&H it does not comment on individual honours.

But H&H understands that although previously, winning an Olympic gold meant an honour would follow, the independent committee that oversees honours felt it was time to move away from this automatic process. It is understood that athletes’ contributions to wider society as well as their sports are now taken into account.

Some of those who won gold medals in Paris did get honours, such as trampolinist Bryony Page and sailor Eleanor Aldridge, who were appointed MBE, as was heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson, who won silver.

Harry’s father Peter Charles, who was also on the showjumping team that won gold in 2012, told H&H he thinks it should be all gold medallists or none.

“What’s the difference between Katarina Johnson-Thompson winning silver and Harry winning gold?” he said. “She’s given one and he isn’t. Everyone who’s won a gold medal, it’s down to hard work and the ultimate success; the British Olympic Association should accept all or nothing.

“It’s disappointing for the team and all the people who have put in the hard work; it’s wrong on every level to deem some athletes worthy and others not, and it’s harder than ever before [for riders] now there are only three in a team.”

A spokesperson for Team GB told H&H all the gold medallists at the Paris Games were put forward for honours but the decision is not in the authority’s hands. There is no time limit for nominating people for an honour.

Equestrians who were recognised include Brigadier Stuart Nasse, chair for Army equitation and the UK Armed Forces Equestrian Association, who was appointed OBE, as was Hilary Crawford, manager of New Lodge Riding Centre, Riding for the Disabled Association, for services to Disabled People.

British Horse Society member Sarah Bucks was appointed OBE for services to public rights of way. Timothy Porter, former Blue Cross chairman, was appointed OBE for services to animal welfare.

Nicola Wilson, who was on the team that won Olympic eventing silver in 2012, said she was “shocked and unbelievably humbled” to be appointed MBE this year, adding: “When I got the letter, I told my family but said it may be a joke and they mustn’t say anything until the announcement was made to see if my name was actually there.

“What an incredible honour and I am grateful to you all for helping me along this sometimes challenging journey through life, but I feel incredibly lucky to have a life.”

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THE Gladiators semi-final turned nasty tonight as two of the show’s stars turned on one another and had to be held apart.

The BBC series aired one of it’s most drama-filled episodes yet as four contestants fought it out for the last two spots in next week’s final.

Two Gladiators clashed during the semi-final
Legend took aim at his team mates after contestant Mus succeeded in Gauntlet
Viper hit out at Legend, who then tripped him up

But as the two men and two women went head-to-head in a friendly rivalry, the same could not be said for the Gladiators themselves.

After a round of Gauntlet, hosts Barney and Bradley Walsh spoke to the male Gladiators about their performance.

Legend, who has no qualms about rating his abilities above his team mates, pulled no punches in his reply.

He told Bradley: “Listen, there’s only so much I can do by myself.

“They say team work makes the dream work. Wrong. I make the dream work. I am the dream.”

But his words did not go down well with Viper, who is known for saying very little and grunting and ripping up fans’ signs instead.

He grabbed the mic from Legend and said: “Shut your hole, you donkey.”

He then turned to walk away but Legend stuck his foot out and tripped him up.

Viper was furious and lunged at his colleague, causing the other Gladiators and referees to step in and grappled to keep the two men apart.

Gladiators viewers found the dramatic moment hilarious though, with one writing on X: “Legend done viper like a kipper! That trip was comic gold!”

Another added: “As fake as that fight was between Legend and Viper I absolutely bloody loved it.”

A third tweeted: “Oh my god-Legend and Viper are brawling!”

Meanwhile a fourth commented: “That’s the most Viper’s ever said!”

There was more drama in the episode when semi-finalist Zavia sustained an injury during Powerball.

Bradley Walsh's career

Actor, presenter and comedian Bradley Walsh has been involved with multiple hit programmes throughout his career. Let's take a look at some of the star's memorable appearances over the years.

  • Wheel of Fortune (1997): Bradley became the second host of the popular game show, succeeding Nicky Campbell who’d left after eight years. His tenure on this programme lasted just one year.
  • Night and Day (2002-2003): A recurring role on this mystery soap opera for ITV saw Bradley play Woody Dexter, brother to Danny Dexter (Shane Richie).
  • Coronation Street (2004-2006): An expansion of Corrie’s Baldwin family in 2006 saw Bradley arrive as Danny Baldwin, son to Mike (Johnny Briggs). He exited the ITV soap after two years in the role.
  • Law & Order: UK (2009-2014): An iteration of Dick Wolf’s popular US “Law and Order” franchise, Bradley starred as DS Ronnie Brooks throughout the entire run.
  • The Chase/Beat the Chasers: (2009/2020 – present): A move back into game show hosting has seen Bradley front hit show The Chase since 2009. Members of the public take on high-level professional quizzers in a bid to win thousands of pounds. A spin-off, “Beat the Chasers” began in 2020.
  • Cash Trapped (2016-2019): This game show was not only presented by Bradley, but based on his idea. 65 episodes aired across three series.
  • Doctor Who (2018-2022): Bradley played the role of Graham O’Brien, companion to the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in the long-running BBC sci-fi series. He has appeared in one episode as a guest since departing the regular cast.
  • Blankety Blank (2020 – present): The star began hosting a revival series of the beloved game show for the BBC in 2020. Three series and a Christmas special have aired to date.
  • The Larkins (2021-2022): An adaptation of H.E. Bates’ novel The Darling Buds of May, Bradley starred as “Pop” Larkin. The show lasted two series.
  • Gladiators (2024 – present): Bradley co-presents the BBC’s revival of the classic game show with his son Barney. It is the third iteration of the format to air on British TV.

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