Her father was Jack Youdale who was the BBC Tees astronomer for 30 years. Youdale dated fellow Gladiator James Crossley (Hunter) for two years before parting due to hectic work schedules. Youdale married and resided for a period in the London area as she trained in psychotherapy. After separation and divorce, Diane spends her time between North East England and Surrey where she works as a psychotherapist and is launching her own EQ company Soul Dynamics. She enjoys long walks, exercising and is a keen surfer. References External links Youdale's home page Diane's presenter page on BBC Tees Listen to Diane trying her first Parmo – a real Teesside treat Details about her live web chats from March 2007 1970 births Living people People from Middlesbrough People from Billingham English television presenters British psychotherapists Gladiators (1992 British TV series) National Youth Theatre members