TV's Sian to marry racing millionaire - Dec 10 2007
TV weather forecaster Sian Lloyd has become engaged to her millionaire boyfriend, her agent confirmed.

Motor-racing entrepreneur Jonathan Ashman proposed to Sian at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro while the couple were on holiday in Kenya.

Sian, who got together with Ashman 10 months ago following her high profile split from Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik, told the Western Mail newspaper they planned to marry within weeks.

The 49-year-old, from Neath, South Wales, told the newspaper: "I'm walking on air. Jonathan is so much a part of my life. We are inseparable.

"I know I've met the right person - talk about saving the best 'til last. This time I have 100 per cent knowledge that it's all encompassing and so totally right."

The couple are planning a quiet wedding at a register office in either Wales or London, followed by a honeymoon in Patagonia.

Sian called off her engagement to Mr Opik one year ago. The MP has gone on to date Gabriela Irimia, part of the Romanian pop duo The Cheeky Girls.

Sian voted rear of the year - Sept 19 2007
Weathergirl Sian Lloyd proved she can leave the nation hot under the collar as she was voted Rear of the Year.

More often associated with sunny outlooks and warm fronts, the fun-loving forecaster showed younger opponents she has still got what it takes to leave admirers sizzling.

At 49, Sian - once engaged to Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik - is the oldest ever winner of the coveted title.

She now joins a star-studded list of Britain’s most superior posteriors from fellow Welsh lass Charlotte Church to Denise van Outen and Ulrika Jonsson.

"Not even I could have forecast the sizzling high pressure that brought me this hot award," Ms Lloyd joked.

Organiser Tony Edwards said many voters in the online poll - which was held to support the charity Beating Bowel Cancer - compared her to the hotpants-wearing duo the Cheeky Girls.

One of the pop twins, Gabriela Irimia, is now in a relationship with Lembit.

A keen skier, swimmer and walker, Sian keeps herself taut with regular charity treks.

Although just over half Sian’s age, television talent show winner Lee Mead scooped this year’s male title.

The winner of the BBC’s Any Dream Will Do competition to find a new star for the West End musical Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat said: "I’m absolutely delighted this crucial part of my anatomy is helping to raise awareness for such an important cause."


Awards for Richard Hammond and Sian Lloyed - Mar 7 2007
Richard Hammond and weather presenter Sian Lloyd have both picked up broadcasting awards.

The 37-year-old Top Gear star, who has made a miraculous recovery since his life-threatening crash last year, was named best satellite/digital TV personality for his role as host of Sky One show Brainiac.

He joked: "I’m not allowed to drink for a couple of years so I’m the designated driver, but no one wants to take the car with me."

Sian, who has also experienced a rough year due to her fiance Lembit Opik’s romance with Cheeky Girl Gabriela Irimia, won best TV weather presenter.

Ant and Dec won the TV personality award - their gong was picked up by I’m A Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! star Myleene Klass.

Coronation Street was named TV soap of the year, while Emmerdale won a Special Award, leaving only EastEnders out in the cold, although Lacey Turner, Stacey Slater in the BBC soap, won a TV personality award.