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grannyrebel7 Wed 07-Jul-21 18:58:56

Is it me or has Sue Barker morphed into Judy Finnegan?

nanaK54 Sat 10-Jul-21 15:45:50

I would like to look half as good as Sue Barker

NanKate Sat 10-Jul-21 15:04:52

I agree Callistemon ?

NanKate Sat 10-Jul-21 15:04:15

Lovely dress Chris Evert was wearing.

Callistemon Sat 10-Jul-21 14:00:41

Just seen Chris Evert and thought she looked very elegant - even wearing trainers!

NanKate Sat 10-Jul-21 13:56:37

I’ve just seen Sue Barker for the first time this Wimbledon and sadly have to agree her appearance has changed immensely. That awful yellow jacket and her hair needs styling imo. Tracey Austen has matured much better.

However if you saw me now lying on the sofa, no makeup, wrapped in a rug watching the telly, considering having a piece of chocolate, you would think I looked a bit rubbish too ?

Millie22 Thu 08-Jul-21 16:54:59

I'm not sure if your comment was to me Kim but I certainly wasn't being unkind. I merely thought her appearance had changed. I actually really like Sue Barker even with puffy cheeks.

Sarnia Thu 08-Jul-21 12:29:11

Michael12

She is being replaced on Question of Sport , maybe the door will be open for Andy Murray to host that programme and Wimbledon .
Mick

Hard luck. Paddy McGuinness has that job.

Rosycheeks Thu 08-Jul-21 11:41:59

Did she want to retire?.
I like her. It must be hard when your on tv and your getting older and you have to try to look youthful all the time

Kim19 Thu 08-Jul-21 10:17:08

M22, who cares? I think that's a bit unkind.

Lucca Thu 08-Jul-21 10:09:25

Mawbe …good idea

MawBe Thu 08-Jul-21 10:08:29

I like Andrew Cotter - just wish he’d let Olive and Mabel into the commentary box with him.
They might enjoy fetching the occasional ball.

Callistemon Thu 08-Jul-21 09:41:50

Michael12

She is being replaced on Question of Sport , maybe the door will be open for Andy Murray to host that programme and Wimbledon .
Mick

Paddy Irritating McGuiness, apparently, Mick.
I always turn it off if he's on.

Callistemon Thu 08-Jul-21 09:40:27

NanKate

Thank you Callistemon for highlighting the voicing of ‘inconsequential rubbish’ chat during matches. Whenever Andrew Castle used to be on I had to mute the sound. I want knowledgeable comments about the progress of the match from McEnroe, Martina, and the like. I have to be honest I haven’t heard Sue Barker this time as I mostly watch the men’s matches.

NanKate I'm not sure who the two were, possibly Annabelle Croft and Martina? Definitely not Sue Barker.

I turned the sound off too then couldn't hear the satisfying thwack of the ball, the sighs of the crowd but DH said it was a relief not to hear the cries or grunts from the players - he said one of them sounded like a fox calling!

Callistemon Thu 08-Jul-21 09:37:01

henetha

I have to say that I think I Sue Barker has been brilliant for women's tennis, first as a player and then as a tv presenter.
Don't lets knock her and spoil her well earned retirement.

I agree henetha
She is a true professional.

She's excellent on Question of Sport too.

I can't think of many who could replace her

henetha Thu 08-Jul-21 09:22:16

I have to say that I think I Sue Barker has been brilliant for women's tennis, first as a player and then as a tv presenter.
Don't lets knock her and spoil her well earned retirement.

Michael12 Thu 08-Jul-21 09:15:25

She is being replaced on Question of Sport , maybe the door will be open for Andy Murray to host that programme and Wimbledon .
Mick

timetogo2016 Thu 08-Jul-21 08:58:44

Totaly agree with you Sparkling.

Lucca Thu 08-Jul-21 08:53:43

Listening to Andrew Cotter yesterday I kept thinking of his wonderful dog commentaries
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2BZNowCXws

NanKate Thu 08-Jul-21 08:05:47

Thank you Callistemon for highlighting the voicing of ‘inconsequential rubbish’ chat during matches. Whenever Andrew Castle used to be on I had to mute the sound. I want knowledgeable comments about the progress of the match from McEnroe, Martina, and the like. I have to be honest I haven’t heard Sue Barker this time as I mostly watch the men’s matches.

Sparkling Thu 08-Jul-21 07:52:45

Paddy McGuiness, switch him off whenever he comes on. Aggravating and too cocky. How he’s got on Question of Sport, he’s ruined it, where was the thinking behind that. It makes you wonder.

Sarnia Thu 08-Jul-21 07:42:11

Sue Barker's replacement on A Question of Sport is Paddy McGuinness!!! Past and present question masters and team captains have had sporting backgrounds so where is McGuinness's sporting pedigree? This bloke pops up everywhere.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 07-Jul-21 21:21:32

You’re not alone there Millie22 I was thinking the same.

Callistemon Wed 07-Jul-21 21:13:06

Oh, how I longed for the sensible comments from Sue Barker when some of the commentators (especially on the women's matches) were wittering on and on about inconsequential rubbish during matches.

Who cares who is going out with whom?
Just Stop!

Millie22 Wed 07-Jul-21 20:59:31

I think she may have had some work done as her cheeks look all puffy. Has anyone noticed that or am I imagining it.

Sparklefizz Wed 07-Jul-21 19:22:10

It's the Old English Sheepdog hair !