Presenter Matt Baker has opened up about how his childhood dream of becoming an Olympic gymnast was crushed following a devastating health diagnosis. The presenter and farming personality is back with his family in Our Barn in the Dales, but he has also appeared on the BBC as the principal commentator at the World Gymnastics Championships, and has established himself as a familiar voice at the Olympic Games, European Championships and Commonwealth Games. Gymnastics has remained dear to him since his childhood and he previously aspired to compete for Great Britain at the Olympics.

Sadly, his aspirations were crushed following a medical condition that compelled him to abandon his goal of becoming a competitive gymnast. Starting training at five years old, he went on to secure a North of England championship as well as a perfect 10 from the British Amateur Gymnastics Association.

During the recent coverage of the Gymnastics World Championships, Matt announced that his fellow commentators, Christine Still and Craig Heap, would be departing the team, delivering a heartfelt tribute, saying: "I can't believe I'm saying this, but this could be the last time that we all sit together and enjoy the gymnastics.

"Christine, we have worked together for 20 years. You've been like a mum to me, you really have, as we've travelled all over the world together. And may I say, I've loved every single second."