2 Sep 2026

Emma Vardy

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(97 votes, average: 4.96 out of 5)

 

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.

31 Aug 2026

Ariana Bravo

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(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)

 

Ariana Bravo is a British motorsport television presenter, host, and podcaster who has established herself as a prominent voice in Formula 1 media. She is widely recognized for her broadcasting roles on Channel 4’s F1 highlights show, F1 TV, and Track TV, where she frequently interviews drivers and hosts major live events like the F1 Fan Zone stages.

Inspired by a lifelong passion for racing passed down by her father, Ariana Bravo began creating self-produced F1 analysis videos on Instagram Live. These caught the attention of Formula 1’s broadcasting director, landing her a debut trackside role at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix.

By 2023, Ariana Bravo joined the Channel 4 F1 team. She has since hosted coverage for milestone events, including interviewing Sir Lewis Hamilton on the Silverstone Main Stage during the 2024 British Grand Prix weekend. She also expands her broadcasting into other sports, such as hosting for DAZN Boxing.

29 Aug 2026

Natalie Pike

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(11 votes, average: 4.91 out of 5)

 

Natalie Pike is a British sports broadcaster, currently working as a presenter for Manchester City FC, BBC Radio 5 Live, TalkSport, DAZN and TNT.

Natalie Pike is an avid Manchester City supporter, and modelled the new kit in 2006. Since 2011, she has worked as a presenter for the club’s in-house media team, including City Square Live, the Manchester City match day programme, interviewing players and celebrities, as well as providing analysis on games. She presents Match Day Live at Manchester City with guests including former players, pundits and fans.

Natalie Pike began her radio career at local radio station XS Manchester, presenting a weekly football talk show on Friday nights, and later, providing maternity cover for the station’s breakfast show.

On 29 May 2021, Natalie Pike became the first female winner of the ‘Champion of Champions’ edition of BBC Radio 5 Live’s sports show Fighting Talk.

In August 2021, Natalie Pike became the new co-presenter of Talking Balls, which she presents with Gaz Drinkwater on BBC Radio Manchester three nights a week. She is also a relief presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live’s football phone-in show, 606.

Natalie Pike was a director of the Stockport-based homeless charity, The Wellspring, from 1 March 2018 to 7 February 2019

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.