The Finish Line star Sarah Greene has been a regular on our TV screens for decades, and previously opened up about her late husband Mike Smith
BBC The Finish Line’s Sarah Greene says late husband ‘pulled strings’ for new romance(Image: BBC)
Television star Sarah Greene has previously revealed that her current partner was a dear friend of her late husband, Mike Smith, and she’s convinced that Mike “orchestrated” their romance from the grave.
The 68-year-old is renowned for her work on Blue Peter and Saturday Superstore, and currently appears on BBC One quiz programme The Finish Line alongside Roman Kemp.
She was previously married to Mike, a former Radio Breakfast Show and Top Of The Pops host, from 1989 until his heartbreaking death in 2014 at the age of 59, following complications after major heart surgery.
In 2022, the television presenter opened up about her relationship with one of Mike’s dearest friends, former British touring car champion Robb Gravett, hinting that Mike orchestrated their union.
Speaking on the My Time Capsule podcast, she disclosed: “I sort of know Mike is pulling so many strings in my life,” reports OK!
Sarah Greene was married to presenter Mike Smith(Image: Brian Rasic/Getty Images)
She continued: “He has undoubtedly been responsible for me meeting my beloved who was one of his oldest friends, who waited a certain amount of time but did keep leaving messages on the answering machine. I thought he was just being kind.
“Then I got a message almost saying, ‘For God’s sake, Greeno, Robb is trying to make contact with you because he actually wants to take you out, not because he’s kind. So will you just get off your arse and go and answer the phone next time it rings!’
“And lo and behold, a whole new conversation started. I’m sure, and Robb is very sure too, because it’s a very strange situation.”
Sarah went on by sharing her initial concerns: “I remember being terribly worried and saying to this dear man who I’d known for all these years, ‘Isn’t it strange coming into the house and seeing all these pictures everywhere of Mike?’
Sarah found love with her late husband’s friend Robb Gravett(Image: LAT Images)
“He said, ‘No, no, it’s not strange. It’d be strange if they weren’t there. And remember, I love him too.'”
The pair were photographed together in 2018, although when exactly their relationship blossomed remains unclear.
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Sarah has made her return to television this week, appearing in several Christmas editions of The Finish Line on BBC One, following the show’s ongoing popularity. The hit quiz programme sees Roman Kemp challenge contestants in an exciting blend of racing and general knowledge, with Sarah by his side.
Each instalment features competitors battling through qualifying rounds and direct contests for the opportunity to claim a monetary reward. The concept is straightforward – reach the finish line ahead of your opponents.
The Festive Finish Line is airing on BBC One this week(Image: BBC/Potato, Part of ITV Studios)
Intelligence and pace merge to create compelling race sequences with heart-stopping conclusions and abundant drama.
Unlike the regular series, the Christmas editions showcase famous faces, including Rachel Riley, Christopher Biggins, Tim Vine, Will Best, Clare Richards, Joe Pasquale, Charlie Brooks and Layton Williams.
In a previous statement, an excited Roman shared: “I’m so happy that The Finish Line is coming back to Northern Ireland to film for a fourth series and that we get to gift audiences with a Christmas special to get everyone in the festive spirit.
“The contestants are, as ever, a highlight. Watch out for some more bonkers answers in a race to get over the line, and the celebrity guests for Christmas are going to be a real treat!”
The Festive Finish Line is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
