Ellie Costello is a National Reporter and anchor at GB News. She began her journalism career at the BBC World Service, later moving to the Victoria Derbyshire Programme, before joining GB News as South-East reporter in May 2021, before the channel launched.
Alongside her national reporting role, Ellie Costello can be seen as a regular presenter of Weekend Breakfast alongside Stephen Dixon.
She has covered national and international stories, including Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, the coronations of King Charles III, the 2024 UK and US general elections, and special live broadcasts from Normandy for D-Day 80. She also narrated portions of the Disney documentary Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story.
Emma Vardy is a BBC Correspondent and Presenter with extensive experience covering major stories across UK and US Politics, Business, Technology, Sport and Entertainment.
An engaging and versatile broadcaster, Emma regularly appears on the BBC News at Six and Ten, Radio 4 and Radio 5 Live, while her presenting work includes the Business news on BBC Breakfast, the BBC News Channel and hosting Newsnight.
As the BBC’s Los Angeles Correspondent from 2023 to 2025, Emma covered the US Presidential Election, the Trump Presidency, LA wildfires, the tech world’s rapid changes, and major Hollywood awards including the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys. She reported on significant moments such as the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the world’s biggest tech outage, the wave of college campus riots, and also wrote for The Sunday Times on an exclusive with Celine Dion.
Previously, as Ireland Correspondent, Emma was recognised for reporting on the political complexities of Northern Ireland, and for her “brave and fearless reporting” on paramilitary violence. An award-winning journalist with seventeen years at the BBC, she has reported from Ukraine, Washington DC, and Westminster. Emma holds two Royal Television Society Awards and was named the Political Studies Association’s “Journalist of the Year”.
A passionate sportswoman, Emma has played women’s football and rugby, surfs around the world, and as a mother has explored changing attitudes to sport and fitness through pregnancy. She once described her most daunting moment as answering questions in the famous chair on Celebrity Mastermind.
Emma’s warm and entertaining style makes her a popular speaker and host. Her ability to connect with a wide range of audiences and demystify complex subjects has seen her become one of the BBC’s most well-liked talents. She has chaired events for organisations including the Political Studies Association, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern’s Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary, the Royal College of Midwives, Queen’s University, and the Belfast Book Festival.
Tessa Chapman has been Chief Correspondent for 5 News since 2011, reporting at home and abroad for the channel. She also regularly presents the flagship news show at 5pm.
Shortlisted for ‘Journalist of the Year’ by the Society of Editors in 2022 and 2023, Tessa’s work includes award-winning investigations into eating disorders and the taboo subject of child to parent abuse, and long-form reports into social issues including drug rehabilitation, gambling and children in care.
Tessa Chapman has been at the heart of the biggest stories in recent years, reporting from Kyiv as Russia invaded Ukraine, from Turkey in the aftermath of the earthquake and presenting live from the studio to break the news of the Queen’s death to viewers. She has travelled extensively during her career, covering conflicts in Gaza and Libya, refugee crises in the Middle East and Europe, shooting tragedies and the gun rights debate in the US and natural disasters and climate issues in Indonesia, Kenya and Iceland.
Before her current role, Tessa Chapman was North of England Correspondent for Sky News. Her first job in television was as a reporter for ITV Granada. She started her career in local commercial radio in Manchester, where she was sent to interview the Prime Minister Tony Blair on her first day.
Ellie Pitt has established herself as a prominent and skilled journalist within the British media landscape. As an ITV News reporter, she brings impactful stories to audiences across the UK. With a background that spans roles in prominent media houses like the BBC and Sky, Ellie has a wealth of experience that drives her success in delivering nuanced, human-interest stories. Known for her dedication to reporting, Ellie’s journey reflects her passion and commitment to journalism.
Ellie Pitt’s journey in journalism started with internships that gave her hands-on experience in the field. During her early career, she interned at several major British media outlets, including BBC and Sky News. These experiences equipped her with the skills to excel in a high-paced news environment. Her internship at Sky News, in particular, was a pivotal moment, where she helped build the morning bulletin, selected and edited video overlays, and produced briefs for presenters.
Ellie Pitt joined ITV News in 2022 and has since become a familiar face, reporting on critical stories for the network. Based in the Midlands, she covers many stories that resonate deeply with her audience. Ellie’s journalism career with ITV began with roles as an on-screen journalist and production journalist, primarily in Cardiff and Bristol, where she honed her skills in news reporting and storytelling. Her engaging and informative reporting style quickly made her a well-recognized journalist, respected for her ability to navigate complex topics with clarity and compassion.
Amanda Akass is a political correspondent for Sky News. She began covering politics on local radio during the 2008 London mayoral campaign and has since reported on general and local elections across the country, as well as the Brexit referendum.
Prior to joining Sky Amanda Akass spent ten years at the BBC, most recently as a reporter and presenter in the South East. During her time as regional political editor she interviewed the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer.
Amanda Akass also specialised in crime and court reporting. Her coverage of the Shoreham air crash trial at the Old Bailey won an RTS award and she has carried out several long-form investigations.
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