12 Aug 2026

Robyn Dwyer

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(9 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5)

 

Robyn Dwyer is a global news anchor and international broadcaster. With more than two decades in television and radio, Robyn has worked for some of the world’s best known broadcasters including the BBC and ITN, specialising in business news.

Now a presenter for CGTN, she anchors live news programmes as well as documentaries, and fronts special events.

As an event host and moderator she has chaired debates and conferences around the world, focusing on finance, energy, retail, sustainability and the environment.

She often interviews political leaders, bankers and environmental stakeholders.

And in the course of her career in business news she has interviewed CEOs from Richard Branson to the head of Citroen.

Fluent in French, Robyn’s career has seen her work in Istanbul, Paris, Sydney and London. A focus on American politics led to her conceiving and presenting a programme on the US elections for TRT World.

Her international news experience also saw her presenting world news for Sky and she has been an Anchor for TalkTV on their flagship evening news programme.

Robyn Dwyer has also worked for some of the biggest names in radio. She has presented the news for Classic FM, Magic Radio, Smooth Radio, and Absolute Radio.

Robyn Dwyer has covered business for LBC and Share Radio, where she presented a live magazine programme.

Robyn Dwyer also puts her voice to work as a voiceover artist.

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9 Aug 2026

Izzie Balmer

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(198 votes, average: 4.94 out of 5)

 

Izzie Balmer is an English auctioneer, valuer, and television presenter on the BBC daytime shows Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, and The Travelling Auctioneers. She is a pecialist in jewellery and silver.

Izzie Balmer began her career at Hansons Auctioneers, in Derbyshire, where she worked for four and a half years before moving to Wiltshire. From 2018 to 2023, she served as Head Valuer and Auctioneer at Wessex Auction Rooms. She became a freelance valuer, auctioneer, and presenter in 2024, and began a consultancy role with Clevedon Salerooms.

Izzie Balmer’s television career began when she stood in for her boss Charles Hanson on Bargain Hunt. She was later cast as a co-presenter on the BBC’s Street Auction. In 2019, she joined the cast of Antiques Road Trip and has also appeared on its celebrity version. She is also a co-presenter on The Travelling Auctioneers. She has also appeared in Flog it!, Make me a dealer and Curiosity.

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8 Aug 2026

Josie Gibson

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(22 votes, average: 4.55 out of 5)

 

Josie Gibson (born 24 January 1985) is an English television personality. In 2010, she won the 11th series of the Channel 4 reality show Big Brother. Since 2019, Josie Gibson has been a regular segment presenter and announcer for ITV’s This Morning, as well as a relief co-presenter from 2021. In 2023, she was a contestant on the 23rd series of the reality show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! which she finished in fourth place.

In 2010, Josie Gibson entered the Big Brother house. Throughout her stay, she received five nominations for eviction, and never faced the public vote. She entered into a romantic relationship with fellow housemate John James Parton and upon leaving Big Brother, the couple confirmed that they were dating. On Day 66 of Big Brother 11, Josie Gibson was selected by the other housemates to receive a ticket to the final. On Day 77 of Big Brother 11, she was announced as the winner with 77.5% of the public vote; the highest percentage out of any other Big Brother series.

After an interview with Davina McCall, she confirmed she was going to take part in Ultimate Big Brother, then re-entered the Big Brother house 18 minutes later. On Day 3 of Ultimate Big Brother, Josie Gibson walked out of the house, while other housemates were nominating. It was confirmed that she was not returning to the Ultimate Big Brother house. She was reunited with John James Parton seconds after breaking out, as he was at the Big Brother compound recording a message for her. Her fellow housemates shared their sadness after her exit, with Ulrika Jonsson crying and eventual winner Brian Dowling predicting that she would have won if she had stayed.

In October 2010, she and John James Parton appeared in a one-off fly on the wall show following their lives together called Josie and John James: What Happened Next. In May 2011, she appeared in three-part reality TV series There’s Something About Josie. Also in 2011, she split up with John James Parton.

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5 Aug 2026

Orla Chennaoui

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(130 votes, average: 4.92 out of 5)

 

Orla Chennaoui (born 13 November 1978) is a Northern Irish television journalist and former all-Ireland triple jump champion. Orla Chennaoui was born in Draperstown, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. After completing a degree in Law and French at Queen’s University Belfast, she took a postgraduate diploma in journalism at Edinburgh Napier University. While in Edinburgh Orla Chennaoui began her journalism career, working in print-journalism at Scotland on Sunday and the Edinburgh Evening News.

Orla Chennaoui moved into broadcast journalism at 2 Ten FM, a local radio station in Reading, Berkshire. A move into regional television news followed, working on the Meridian West news service at ITV Meridian and the ITV News network, based in Southampton. She returned to Scotland with a role at STV and Scotland Today.

In 2005, she joined Sky News as Northern Ireland correspondent. In 2010 Orla Chennaoui made a move into sports broadcasting for Sky Sports specialising in cycling; she was also Sky Sports’ principal correspondent for the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.

In 2019, Orla Chennaoui left Sky to join Eurosport as the lead presenter for the station’s coverage of cycling events. Eurosport became TNT Sports from February 2025.

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4 Aug 2026

Emma Paton

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(48 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)

 

Emma Paton is one of the most recognisable presenters for Sky Sports News, reporting on anything from football transfer days to dart championships.

Initially joining Sky Sports in 2012, Emma has worked her way up to become a familiar face on screen and can be seen in the studio most days. Just as comfortable on the road, Emma can often be seen presenting across the UK and around the world, breaking sports stories and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport including track and field athlete Allyson Felix and cyclist Rebecca James.

Nominated for a sport industry award for her work on Sky Sports News’ transfer window coverage, Emma is committed to working with great people and organisations to define the future of sport.

Throughout her work on Sky Sports, Emma Paton has covered the first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view WWE tournament from New York, the inaugural ePremier League, and 2019’s FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final from London’s O2. Her enthusiasm spilled over into her presenting when she was asked to be the presenter for the Sky Sports darts team in Blackpool in 2021, one of her most favoured sports.

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3 Aug 2026

Anila Dhami

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(31 votes, average: 4.87 out of 5)

 

Anila Dhami is a multi-award-winning Presenter and Journalist who has worked for some of the biggest media companies over her ten-year career. She is currently a Presenter and Reporter for ITV News, ITV News London, C5 News, and LBC.

As a news reporter, she has covered major events such as Brexit, the General Election, Grenfell, and the Westminster terror attack. She has hosted live debates on pressing issues and interviewed a wide range of influential individuals, including MPs, experts, celebrities, and everyday people with inspiring stories.

Anila Dhami is driven by her commitment to creating a well-informed electorate, advancing gender equality, and contributing to the betterment of society. Her passion for thoughtful and impactful storytelling is evident in her innovative and thought-provoking content, where she addresses the questions that matter most and amplifies underrepresented voices.

Unphased by celebrity status, Anila has interviewed high-profile figures such as Will Smith, Rose McGowan, Boris Becker, Lizzy Cundy, Amir Khan, and John Snow.

Anila Dhami is a strong advocate for societal improvement. She supports charities addressing mental health, poverty, and education. She is particularly invested in empowering future generations through women in leadership talks and mentoring media students, equipping them with essential skills and a solid foundation to influence and shape society positively.

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2 Aug 2026

Polly James

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(25 votes, average: 4.84 out of 5)

 

Polly James was born in Cardiff, Wales and is a Welsh radio and television presenter. She has presented for Absolute Radio, Radio X, and Capital South Wales. She has been a television sports broadcaster, covering darts for Sky Sports, as well as the Late Night Football Club, BBC One’s chat show for the duration of Wales’ participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Polly James starting broadcasting in community radio stations like Afan FM, and Bridge FM. After working for Nation Radio Wales, she presented an overnight show on Absolute Radio in the early 2010’s, moving to Capital South Wales in 2013. During Capital’s restructuring in 2019, her Capital South Wales breakfast show (with Matt Lissack) was cancelled and she moved to Radio X. It was later nominated for Breakfast Show of the year.

Polly James presented for Radio X Friday and Saturday nights in 2019. She has covered darts, rugby, football and boxing as a sports broadcaster, and presented for Unibet on social media.

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9 Jun 2025

Sonali Shah

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(15 votes, average: 4.47 out of 5)

 

Sonali Shah is a British television and radio broadcaster who currently presents Sunday Breakfast on Magic Radio as well as BBC television programme Escape to the Country, ITV’s Tonight and has her own segment on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch.

Sonali Shah is well known for presenting the BBC’s children’s news programme Newsround from July 2006 until November 2011. Some other notable programmes Sonali Shah has presented are The National Lottery Draws, Crimewatch and Watchdog.

Aiming for a career in medicine, Sonali Shah began presenting on the local hospital radio. After university, in early 2002 she joined BBC World Service as a producer, also presenting on World Business Report and The World Today. In 2002, she moved to BBC Radio 5 Live as launch producer for Jeff Randall’s Weekend Business, which won a Sony Radio Award. She then began reporting for Weekend Business, as well as Wake Up to Money and 5 live Money.