 Married to Scott, the couple have one child (born November 2003), and are presently expecting their second.A regular at Arsenal F.C., Thearle also describes herself as an average skier and a huge fan of the cinema

In 2005 Thearle ran her first London Marathon, with partner Helen Millgate (a cancer survivor), supporting her favourite charity Help The Hospices

On 30 May 2008, Sue left her sports presenting duties on BBC Breakfast after 13 years, to become a freelance journalist.She currently presents on the BBC News channel.