BBC Radio 2’s Michael Ball is banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in his £60K Porsche twice in five months

BBC Radio 2’s Michael Ball has been banned from drivinf for six months after being caught speeding in his £60,000 Porsche twice in five months.

The West End star, 61, was caught on a speed camera exceeding the 30mph maximum limit on a stretch of the A40 on December 4, 2022 and April 30.

Mr Ball was prosecuted through single justice procedure, meaning police wrote to him at his home to inform him of the offences, the Standard reports.

He pleaded guilty to one offence and was convicted of the second.

Mr Ball was sentenced to the six-month driving ban at Lavender Hill magistrates’ court.

The West End star, 61, was caught on a speed camera exceeding the 30mph maximum limit on a stretch of the A40 on December 4, 2022 and April 30

In 1992, Mr Ball represented the UK at Eurovision, finishing in second place with his song One Step Out of Time

He was also given six penalty points on his licence, ordered to pay £700 in fines, a £280 victim surcharge and £100 in costs. 

The singer broke into the West End in a production of Les Misérables in 1985, before going on to star in shows including Hairspray and Phantom of the Opera.

He has previously been awarded an MBE for services to musical theatre. 

In 1992, Mr Ball represented the UK at Eurovision, finishing in second place with his song One Step Out of Time.

He now presents his BBC Radio 2 show, The Michael Ball Show, every Sunday from 11am.

Michael Ball has been contacted for comment. 

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