Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny and when did he marry the MOTD presenter?
A POWERHOUSE in broadcasting, Gabby Logan's impressive career from an international gymnast to sports journalist has made her a household name.
Off-screen, the new Match of the Day presenter's personal life and marriage to Kenny Logan are a testament to resilience and love - here's what we know about him.
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Gabby married former Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan in 2001 but their relationship has been fraught with obstacles, which the couple have overcome as a team.
Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny?
Kenny Logan carved out a successful career in rugby, earning respect on and off the pitch.
He was born in Stirling, Scotland, and made his debut for Stirling County before moving onto Glasgow and London Wasps, where he became a fan favourite.
Kenny earned 70 caps for Scotland between 1992 and 2003, representing his country in two Rugby World Cups.
How did Gabby Logan and Kenny meet?
Gabby and Kenny Logan's love story began in 1999 at a bar in Fulham, London.
Kenny spotted Gabby after recognising her from the TV, and introduced himself.
Gabby, who was 25 at the time, had been out celebrating a friend's birthday, but ended up spending the rest of the night with Kenny.
She previously said that she felt an immediate connection and told herself "not to screw this up", a promise she has kept to herself to this day.
In 2001, they tied the knot but their marriage hasn't been without its hardship.
Does Gabby Logan have children with her husband Kenny?
The pair welcomed twins, Reuben and Lois, in 2005 after undergoing IVF treatment.
Now an adult, Reuben has followed in their dad's footsteps and made his debut for Northampton Saints before representing Scotland at the Under-20 level.
Lois is also in the sporting world and is an accomplished showjumper and is preparing to study at Loughborough University.
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What happened to Gabby Logan's husband Kenny?
Gabby and Kenny's world was turned upside down when Kenny was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022.
The cancer was detected when he underwent a routine wellness check at the age of 50.
Bravely speaking out at the time, Kenny said: "I was actually listening to one of the episodes about menopause about women and their hormones falling off a cliff.
"As I was going through this in my head, and I thought 'what about me', 'what is happening to me', and Gabby said that I should go and get checked.
"I went to get a wellness check and he said that everything was fine with my hormones but your prostate is high, your PSA is high so you should go and get checked.
"I had a biopsy, but this year (2022) on February 7 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which was a huge shock."
He opted for surgery to remove his prostate and has since said he is "95 percent back to normal".
Now cancer-free, Kenny is committed to raising awareness about prostate cancer, urging men to undergo regular PSA tests, especially since early-stage prostate cancer often presents no symptoms.
What are Gabby Logan's career highlights?
A former international gymnast, she transitioned into media in the early '90s and quickly rose through the ranks at Sky Sports, ITV, and the BBC.
Her portfolio includes hosting programmes such as Match of the Day, Final Score, and the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year.
She has also covered global events, including the Olympics, World Cups, and the Six Nations.
Her work has earned her the Sports Presenter of the Year award four times and an MBE in 2020 for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport.
She is also a writer and podcast host, where she tackles topics like midlife and mental health.
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