Podcast / 6 November, 2026 / Ellie Thompson
Kelly Somers is one of the most recognisable faces in football broadcasting, working across BBC Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live, Channel 4, Amazon Prime Video and the Premier League. But behind her successful career is a deeply personal story of navigating women’s health issues, fertility fears and the realities of becoming a working mum.
In this episode of Parental Control, Kelly joins us to talk about her journey to motherhood, including years of painful, irregular periods, an initial endometriosis diagnosis and the eventual discovery that she had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
We discuss the frustration of not feeling listened to when seeking medical answers, the uncertainty surrounding fertility and the fear that becoming a mother might never happen.
Kelly also opens up about building a career in the male-dominated world of football broadcasting, balancing motherhood with a demanding work schedule and navigating the inevitable mum guilt that comes with being away from home.
From taking her two-year-old daughter to the World Cup in America to interviewing England captain Harry Kane, Kelly shares some of the extraordinary experiences that have shaped her career and family life.
And with baby number two on the way, we talk about pregnancy, parenting and why better conversations around women’s health are so desperately needed.
It’s a fascinating conversation about ambition, resilience, motherhood and the importance of advocating for your own health.
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Kelly Somers is one of football broadcasting’s most recognisable and trusted voices, working across BBC Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live, Channel 4, Amazon Prime Video and DAZN, alongside the Premier League. She is also the face of Fantasy Premier League content across TV and podcast.
Away from football, Kelly is open about life as a working mum and the realities of balancing a high-profile career with family life. Now expecting her second baby, she is passionate about women’s health, motherhood and navigating the realities of working life alongside raising a family.
Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kellyesomers
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