Strictly: JJ Chalmers gets emotional over Amy Dowden The City of Lights is gearing up for a spectacular showcase as the 2024 Paralympic Games commence, with Channel 4 set to beam out an astonishing breadth of talent to report on the action-filled spectacle. The stellar team includes seasoned broadcaster Clare Balding, Paralympic champion Ade Adepitan, former racing driver Billy Monger, and internet star Fats Timbo, who are all primed to bring over 1,300 hours of electrifying live coverage of the athletic feats. Ellie Simmonds, proud winner of five gold medals, is prepping for her premiere performance as a live presenter at these Games.
Reflecting on her past, Ellie divulged, "I remember watching Athens 2004, because before that I didn't know there was disabled sport," unveiling how that moment was pivotal for her as it introduced her to relatable athletes. She recalled, "I saw people like myself and thought, 'There's a thing out there for me. I can do something.
' I found my first disabled gala and then got selected. It's life-changing for so many people." Now at 29 years old, Ellie is ecstatic about taking on her new position, building from her stint on ITV's Lorraine as a correspondent.
Her enthusiasm bursts forth as she declares, "I don't know if you've noticed, but I love talking. I could talk for England and I'm getting to talk about the sport I love every single day." Broadcaster and ex-Royal Marine JJ Chalmers, a veteran of Olympics broadcasting who is gearing up for hi.