28 Aug 2026

Ellie Hodges

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(7 votes, average: 4.29 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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(36 votes, average: 4.69 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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(21 votes, average: 4.86 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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(43 votes, average: 4.77 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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(30 votes, average: 4.80 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.

22 Aug 2026

Isa Guha

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(36 votes, average: 4.92 out of 5)

 

Isa Guha MBE is an English former England cricketer and now a sports television commentator and radio broadcaster. She played in the 2005 South Africa World Cup and the 2009 Australia World Cup.

Isa Guha writes a column for the BBC Sport website and is a Test Match Special commentator. She joined ITV Sport in April 2012 as a co-presenter of ITV4’s coverage of the Indian Premier League.

In 2016, Isa Guha was a member of the inaugural Triple M radio Test cricket commentary team in Australia In 2018, she was a commentator for Sky Sports for the England/Pakistan Test matches, and was named as a commentator for Fox Cricket for their Australian cricket coverage. She was also a member of the commentary team at the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In 2020 she was the lead presenter of a new BBC TV Test and ODI cricket highlights show.

For the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Isa Guha presented a nightly highlights show for the BBC alongside JJ Chalmers. In 2023, Isa Guha joined the tennis presenting team for the BBC’s coverage of the Wimbledon Championships. She presented a nightly highlights show with Mark Chapman for the BBC during the Paris Olympics in 2024.

21 Aug 2026

Tessa Chapman

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(124 votes, average: 4.97 out of 5)

 

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.

20 Aug 2026

Sabrina Lee

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(6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)

 

As a teenager Sabrina Lee was often curious about the weather, atmosphere and climate. How does it all work? Why does it rain? Why is the sky blue?

During her search for universities, Sabrina attended a Visit Day at the Department of Meteorology at Reading. Her experience of visiting the Department left her determined to secure a place to study an undergraduate degree at Reading, and start answering some of her burning questions.

The Department of Meteorology at Reading is the UK’s only dedicated university meteorology department, providing Sabrina with an ideal environment to explore the key themes of meteorology and climate.

Meteorology students can choose this module on weather forecasting, which involves practical classes and presentations to gain a full green screen experience.

Sabrina Lee joined BBC Wales in 2019 and is now presenting the weather to thousands of people each day.

Sabrina Lee credits the Department of Meteorology at Reading for its “support and guidance” in helping her to reach these goals.