‘being unique is your superpower’

The former footballer-turned-pundit on coming out of her shell thanks to partner Carlos, and why she isn’t pinning her hopes on lifting the Glitterball

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Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

HIGHLIGHTS 15–19 October

Melanie Blake is being hailed as the new “queen of the bonkbuster” – and she couldn’t be more delighted at the accolade, particularly as it originally belonged to one of her idols, the late great Jill

The former footballer-turned-pundit on coming out of her shell thanks to partner Carlos, and why she isn’t pinning her hopes on lifting the Glitterball