'thunderbolt moment'
Meet Sir Ben Ainslie’s wife Georgie Thompson
She had a high profile romance before dating the Olympian
GEORGIE Thompson is a prominent British television presenter and journalist.
Now Lady Ainslie, she is probably best known for her work with Sky Sports.
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Who is Georgie Thompson?
Georgie Thompson was born in Harlow, Essex on September 25, 1977.
She grew up with a keen interest in sports and media — passions which would later shape her choice of career path.
Georgie attended the University of Leeds, graduating from the academic institution in 1999 with a degree in broadcast journalism.
Broadcasting career
Georgie began her career at Sky Sports News in 2001, where she became a popular host for over a decade.
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Her expertise and charismatic on-screen presence made her a familiar face for football fans tuning in for the latest updates on their favourite teams.
After leaving Sky Sports News in 2011, Georgie presented several other Sky shows, including leading their Formula 1 coverage.
The TV host was also a regular panellist on Sky 1's A League of Their Own between 2010 and 2011.
Transition to American TV
Georgie's career took an international turn when she relocated to the US to work on a Fox Sports show.
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She was a panellist on the sport-themed talk show Crowd Goes Wild hosted by the late great Regis Philbin between 2013 and 2014.
Before heading to the US, Georgie was in a high-profile relationship with TV presenter Declan Donnelly.
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However, after dating for two years the couple split in April 2011.
Relationship with Sir Ben Ainslie
Georgie's personal was in the spotlight again when she began dating Sir Ben Ainslie — one of Great Britain's most decorated Olympic sailors.
The couple first met through mutual friends and were acquainted for three years before their relationship blossomed.
In 2013, Georgie said of meeting Ben: "We met through friends at an event and I don't really know how to describe it.
"It was a bit of a thunderbolt moment, but a thunderbolt that took years before it became anything real.”
The couple officially began dating in April 2013, with their relationship quickly becoming serious.
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They announced their engagement in October 2014, much to the delight of their fans and the media.
Marriage and family life
Ben and Georgie tied the knot on December 20, 2014, in a beautiful ceremony at Hampton Court Palace.
The wedding was a private affair attended by close friends and family.
Since tying the knot, the couple has welcomed two children into their family — a daughter named Bellatrix, born in 2016, and a son named Fox, born in 2021.
Georgie and sailing champ Ben reside on the Isle of Wight, though in October 2024 rumours began circling that they might sell their £3.5million home there due to work and family commitments.
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The couple has also ventured into the world of podcasting, co-hosting a show called Performance People since 2022.
The podcast features interviews with notable personalities from various fields, including sports and entertainment.
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