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Michael Ball; Cathy McGowan Press night for 'Ghost: The Musical' - afterparty held at the Corinthia hotel London, England - 19.07.11 Stock Photo - Alamy
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Michael Ball felt an 'instant connection' with partner Cathy despite their 20-year age gap | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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Cast member Michael Ball and wife Cathy McGowan attend the press night after party for Chess at St Martins Lane on May 1 20… | Cathy mcgowan, Michael, London people
![Michael Ball arrives with partner Cathy McGowan for the world premiere of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production, Love Never Dies - the follow-up to The Phantom Of The Opera, at the Michael Ball arrives with partner Cathy McGowan for the world premiere of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production, Love Never Dies - the follow-up to The Phantom Of The Opera, at the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/GCCN1B/michael-ball-arrives-with-partner-cathy-mcgowan-for-the-world-premiere-GCCN1B.jpg)
Michael Ball arrives with partner Cathy McGowan for the world premiere of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production, Love Never Dies - the follow-up to The Phantom Of The Opera, at the
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Michael Ball talks 'fights' with partner he once rejected before romance | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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Why Michael Ball's new song reduced lover Cathy McGowan to tears | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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West End musical star Michael Ball's step-granddaughter is picked to play rugby for England | Daily Mail Online
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Daily Express on X: "Michael Ball admits he's 'too old' to be considered a toyboy while discussing age difference between him and partner Cathy McGowan https://t.co/gn68Co9xbN https://t.co/T8uey2zylN" / X
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Michael Ball was desperate for the blessing of his partner Cathy McGowan when writing his novel | Daily Mail Online
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It's irrelevant!' Michael Ball hits out at mention of 20-year age gap with partner Cathy | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
![Michael Ball and Cathy McGowan arriving at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London for the production of My Fair Lady which has been transferred from the Royal National Theatre Stock Photo - Michael Ball and Cathy McGowan arriving at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London for the production of My Fair Lady which has been transferred from the Royal National Theatre Stock Photo -](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/G5FAE5/michael-ball-and-cathy-mcgowan-arriving-at-the-theatre-royal-drury-G5FAE5.jpg)