The incredible English comedian Susan Calman rose to great popularity in 2017 after her appearance in the famous BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. During the show, the comedian was heavily criticized by the LGBT community for associating with a non-gay partner, Kevin Clifton. Although the duo did not win the competition, they made it to week ten before being eliminated. In addition to this show, Susan is a prominent figure on the BBC network where she participates in comedy sketches. Learn more about Susan Calman below.
Who is Susan Calman?
Susan Calman is a Scottish comic star, television show host and writer, best known for her BBC Radio appearances including: Keep Calman, I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue and The Quiz topical. Additionally, Susan has hosted several game shows, including the children’s show CBBC. Top Class, The Lie and Armchair Detectives, among others. She also gained fame through her appearance in the 2017 edition of Strictly Come Dancing where she finished in 7th position
The comic actress was born as Susan Grace Calman on November 6, 1974 in Glasgow, Scotland. She was born to British parents Kenneth Calman and his wife Anne Wilkie. Her father was the former Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and was currently Chancellor of the University of Glasgow. She spent her childhood in Glasgow, where she was raised with her two other siblings.
Susan attended Glasgow High School and after which she graduated with a law degree from the University of Glasgow. While there, she won the Judge Brennan Fellowship, which allowed her to work for three months with death row felons in North Carolina. After graduating, she practiced corporate law for seven years before giving up her law career to pursue acting. She worked as a freedom of information and data protection expert at a UK law firm called Dundas & Wilson
Comedy Career
Susan Calman had her first stint as an actress when she took part in the BBC New Comedy in 2005. She had a brilliant performance there, reaching the semi-finals. The following year, she was a finalist in the Funny Women’s Comedy competition. She had her breakthrough when she appeared on the Channel 4 show Turning Off which won a BAFTA award in 2007. For her excellent witty performances, Susan was honored with Best New Scottish Comedian at the 2009 Real Radio Variety Awards .
The comedian has starred in comedy series, including Susan Calman is found guilty of fresh meat, and Dead Boss. Her show Susan Calman Is Found Guilty won her the award for Best Radio Comedy in 2013. She became a regular panelist on the CBBC show called The Dog Ate My Homework in 2014. The same year she also participated in other shows such as Don’t Drop the Stick and Sexy Beasts. Since 2017 she has anchored the daytime quiz show The Boss on BBC One as well as Armchair Detectives and many more.
Additionally, Susan received the TV Star of the Year award in December 2017 after her magnificent performances. She also appeared on the BBC dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. Along with her partner Kevin Clifton, Susan finished in seventh position.
Is she gay, who is the wife or partner – Lee Cormack?
Susan Calman’s has been among the most popular celebrities whose sexuality has come under public scrutiny. Interestingly, the comedian came out openly as gay when she was nineteen. At the time, the LGBT community was not fully accepted in Scotland; thus making life so difficult for Susan. Later, she started a relationship with a lesbian partner named Lee Cormack. Even though she was in the relationship, Susan never put their relationship in the spotlight.
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However, after gay rights were legalized in Scotland several years later; the lovebirds formalized their relationship after nine years together. They further took a bold step in 2012 after a civil partnership ceremony. Four years later, they tied the knot in a same-sex wedding held at Fruitmarket Glasgow in 2016. There aren’t many details about her partner, Lee Cormack; What we might understand is that Cormack is a barrister and works as a legal officer at Glasgow City Council. The couple have been living happily ever after and have not yet planned to have children.