28 Aug 2026

Ellie Hodges

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(5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)

 

Ellie Hodges is a right-leaning British political commentator, broadcaster, and independent journalist who rose to prominence through her activism on university and school campuses.

Ellie Hodges first gained significant attention as a student activist and leader within Students for Reform, a student wing aligned with the right-wing populist political party, Reform UK. Her foundational work focuses on exposing alleged political bias and “left-wing indoctrination” in British education sectors, particularly within schools and universities. Her outspoken stances on campus free speech and meritocracy frequently went viral on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, leading to initial media invitations

Ellie Hodges serves as a guest host for The Daily Sceptic Podcast and runs her own media vehicle, The Ellie Hodges Show. She is a regular panelist and contributor for major UK news networks, including GB News, TalkTV, and LBC. Ellie Hodges commentary heavily targets issues surrounding free speech, modern education curriculums, mainstream media critiques, and current British government policies.

27 Aug 2026

Alex Hartley

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(27 votes, average: 4.59 out of 5)

 

Alex Hartley is an English former cricketer who played as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler. Between 2016 and 2019, she appeared in 28 One Day Internationals and four Twenty20 Internationals for England. She was part of the side that won the 2017 World Cup. Alex Hartley played domestic cricket for Lancashire, Middlesex, Surrey Stars, Lancashire Thunder, North West Thunder, Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire in England, as well as Tasmania and Hobart Hurricanes in Australia.

In December 2019, Alex Hartley began a podcast named No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with teammate Kate Cross. In 2021, it became part of the BBC Sounds platform. The podcast won ‘Best Cricket Podcast’ and ‘Best Equality & Social Impact Podcast’ at the 2023 Sports Podcast Awards, and ‘Best Cricket Podcast’ at the following year’s awards.

Alex Hartley has featured as part of the BBC’s Test Match Special coverage for various cricket series and tournaments, including the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the 2020 T20I series between the England and Pakistan men’s teams, the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Following her announcement regarding suspending her playing career in May 2023, Alex Hartley continued her media work, appearing as part of the Test Match Special commentary team for the England v Ireland Test match that commenced on 1 June 2023.

25 Aug 2026

Melissa Reddy

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(16 votes, average: 4.81 out of 5)

 

Melissa Reddy is a South African football journalist and author. She was a senior reporter for Sky Sports and Sky Sports News, specializing in the Premier League, from 2022 to 2025

Whilst studying at university, Melissa Reddy did an internship at Summit TV, a business channel in South Africa. After moving to Cape Town and joining TEAMtalk Media in 2007, and working across many sports, Melissa Reddy was Head of Football by 2011, before becoming Deputy Editor of Kick Off which is Africa’s largest sport publication. On both occasions, she was the first woman to hold such a post, and was also the first to feature as a football analyst on SuperSport’s marquee shows Backpages and Monday Night Football.

Melissa Reddy became the Liverpool correspondent of Goal’s 38 editions worldwide in November 2015. Reddy was then football correspondent at ESPN, wrote for The Athletic, and became the senior football correspondent at Joe, before joining The Independent as senior football correspondent in November 2019.

Melissa Reddy’s television appearances include Sky Sports News’ Tackling Racism, Sunday Supplement, Red Men TV and the BBC’s Premier League Show. Melissa Reddy has also guested on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Melissa Reddy has written for, guested and presented shows on The Anfield Wrap. Melissa Reddy has also presented shows on The Football Ramble, and guested on Second Captains, and BT Sport’s Football Writers Podcast. In 2020, Melissa Reddy started her own podcast interview series entitled Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy. Guests have included Gary Lineker, Mauricio Pochettino and Daniel Sturridge.

Also in 2020, Melissa Reddy released her first book, entitled Believe Us: How Jürgen Klopp Transformed Liverpool Into Title Winners. The book was referenced by England national rugby union team head coach Eddie Jones as an insight into the thinking and practices of the elite team produced by Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool.

Melissa Reddy has spoken prominently about the racism and sexism she has endured in forging her career, and the barriers women face.

Melissa Reddy was shortlisted in the Best Writer category in the 2021 Football Supporters’ Association awards.

24 Aug 2026

Harriet Prior

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(34 votes, average: 4.71 out of 5)

 

Harriet Prior is an award-winning broadcaster, reporter and presenter best known for her work across men’s and women’s football on Sky Sports, including Gillette Soccer Saturday, live Premier League coverage and digital content.

Winning Young Talent of The Year at the 2025 Broadcast Sports Awards, Harriet Prior has established herself as one of the most exciting young voices in football broadcasting, earning a reputation for combining deep knowledge with a relatable, conversational style and getting the best out of the biggest names in the game.

Harriet Prior is also an experienced journalist, hosting the Liverpool-based podcast The Anfield Wrap and writing for The Independent, GQ and The Guardian. She was named 30 under 30 to watch by the Liverpool Echo.

Alongside her work on screen, Harriet Prior creates engaging digital content for audiences across socials bringing fans closer to the personalities that shape the future of sport. We’re proud to support her on this journey at Insanity.

23 Aug 2026

Yasmin Bodalbhai

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(21 votes, average: 4.76 out of 5)

 

Yasmin Bodalbhai is a British journalist and television presenter known for her work at ITV News. With her reporting experience spanning from regional news to national broadcasting, Yasmin has made her mark as a trusted news anchor, celebrated for her empathy-driven journalism and in-depth coverage of important social issues. This article delves into her career, personal life, and public presence, while also examining some of the aspects that remain private.

Yasmin Bodalbhai’s career in the media industry began in radio. She worked for several radio stations, including Eagle Radio, STAR Radio, and KL.FM, where she gained invaluable experience in news production, reporting, and live broadcasting. Her time in radio laid the foundation for her transition to television and provided her with a versatile set of skills that have been crucial to her work in visual journalism.

Yasmin Bodalbhai joined ITN as a trainee journalist and quickly worked her way up to becoming an Assistant News Editor. Her skills in news production were recognized, and soon she was given on-camera opportunities. Yasmin’s work as a reporter and presenter for ITV News Central, based in Birmingham, saw her covering a wide range of stories, from local social issues to major breaking news events.

Her ability to handle complex stories and report with empathy and accuracy led to her advancement to national-level roles. Today, Yasmin is known for presenting major national bulletins, including the ITV Lunchtime News, as well as weekend evening news and the 6 pm news for ITV London.

19 Aug 2026

Dr Shini Somara

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(8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5)

 

Shini Somara is a British mechanical engineer, media broadcaster, producer and author. She has presented TechKnow on Al Jazeera America and reporting for various BBC shows including The Health Show. Shini Somara has also hosted two educational series of physics and engineering videos on the Crash Course YouTube channel for PBS Digital Studios. She has been a presenter on BBC America, Sky Atlantic, BBC1, BBC2, and PBS.

Shini Somara’s broadcasting career started in 2011 when she presented on the BBC’s The Health Show, covering developments in global health. Later that year, she began hosting No Kitchen Required which aired in 2012 on BBC America. The show involved three professional chefs immersing themselves in alternative culture with tribes and attempting to cook using unfamiliar tribal methods. The first season included trips to Dominica, New Zealand, Thailand and Fiji.

In 2013, Shini Somara started working on the Al Jazeera America talk show TechKnow – a 30-minute show about science and technology. It outlines innovations in technology and science and how they are changing lives of people in America. The shows are recorded with a group of contributors with backgrounds in science and technology.

Between 2014 and late 2016, Shini Somara worked on several BBC productions, including Tomorrow’s Food, Battle of Jutland and Secrets of Orkney with Neil Oliver and Chris Packham, and for Sky Atlantic.

In early 2016, Shini Somara started working with PBS Digital Studios on Crash Course Physics (an online educational resource explaining complicated theories in a simple way with intuitive visuals). She extended her involvement with Crash Course in 2018 with a new series, Crash Course Engineering.

In 2020, Shini Somara was a reporter on the scientific program Razor on CGTN. In January 2021, she was a regular commentator on Science Channel’s Engineering Catastrophes.

18 Aug 2026

Lynsey Hipgrave

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(124 votes, average: 4.98 out of 5)

 

Lynsey Hipgrave is an English television, radio presenter and journalist, currently working for British broadcaster TNT Sports.

Lynsey Hipgrave’s initial break came on Manchester radio station Galaxy 102 where she presented the breakfast show, before being appointed a travel reporter on Radio 5 Live.

Until July 2016 she co-presented the Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live from 9 am to 11 am with Danny Baker and she has also hosted with Eamonn Holmes and Christian O’Connell.

In 2010, Lynsey Hipgrave became a presenter on Al Jazeera on their English-language sports channel (Al Jazeera Sports +3) for their Champions League shows alongside Gary Lineker. She was the main anchor on Al Jazeera’s coverage of the World Athletics Championships alongside Colin Jackson and Denise Lewis, the US Open Tennis Final, WTA Championships and the Asian Games.

Lynsey Hipgrave is a former presenter on Setanta Sports News and Roulette Nation on Challenge Jackpot.

In 2009, Lynsey Hipgrave contributed to BBC Three’s World Cup’s Most Shocking Moments.

In 2012, Lynsey Hipgrave was a contributor to Euro’s Most Shocking Moments, a follow-up programme to the earlier programme on the World Cup, this time featuring clips from football’s European Championships.

In 2013, Lynsey Hipgrave presented some of the African Cup of Nations games for ITV4 and hosted some of ITV4’s coverage of the Europa League, including Newcastle United’s quarter final tie with Benfica at St. James’ Park.

In August 2013, Lynsey Hipgrave began presenting on BT Sport where she has hosted Women’s Tennis and Football, including presenting coverage of the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup.

During the summer of 2014, Lynsey Hipgrave worked for ESPN to help present the 2014 World Cup.

Between August 2016 and May 2017, Lynsey co-presented Channel 5’s coverage of the Football League, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy, with George Riley.

16 Aug 2026

Jules Breach

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(124 votes, average: 4.98 out of 5)

 

Jules Breach is a British sports broadcaster for TNT Sports, Fox Sports, Viaplay, and Channel 4.

In her earlier media and broadcasting career Jules Breach held presenting roles at Brighton’s Juice FM, Latest TV and Sky Poker. Jules Breach has presented live television in the UK on BT Sport, and Channel 4 as well as CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League coverage. Her live broadcasts have included the Premier League and live England national football team matches in the UEFA Nations League, and live rolling coverage covering all the Saturday 3pm professional football matches across Britain on the flagship BT Sport show BT Sport Score. She has also broadcast on ESPN, Putland TV and Radio, and UEFA. In 2015, Jules Breach hosted the Rugby World Cup for BT Sport Score.

In her career, Jules Breach was the Master of Ceremony of The Champions Club in the Emirates and Old Trafford Stadiums for both Arsenal and Manchester United.

Jules Breach had worked for the women’s cricket coverage for TNT Sports. In January 2022, Jules Breach led the presentation team for the Women’s Ashes series.

From 2022, Jules Breach also presents the Saturday evening highlights package show of the English Football League on ITV, and has presented for the Premier League Productions English language team, and Australia’s Optus Sport.

Jules Breach has also fronted coverage of the Women’s Ashes live cricket on BT Sport in 2022. Breach has hosted The Football Ramble alongside Pete Donaldson, Andy Brassell, and Kate Mason, amongst others. Breach was also a guest on A Question of Sport, and presented the Premier League’s Fantasy Football Show alongside James Richardson.

In 2023, Jules Breach was the lead presenter for England matches on Channel 4.

She became a lead host for UEFA Euro 2024 and UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 on Fox Sports broadcasting for American TV viewers.

Jules Breach returned to Fox to anchor the network’s 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.