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.
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.
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.
Sara Damergi is a dynamic and influential media personality, best known for her work in property, travel, and lifestyle. With nearly a decade of experience on hit Channel 4 shows like A Place in the Sun and Coast vs Country, she has helped countless people transform their homes and lifestyles, establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry.
Sara Damergi’s rich cultural background adds depth to her work. Of mixed British and Lebanese heritage, she escaped the war in Beirut as a child but now considers Lebanon her beloved second home and the hub of her property ventures. She owns an impressive portfolio of flats and shops in Lebanon and is also a London landlord. From sourcing properties in 1990s London to working on international real estate development alongside her late father, Sara’s global property expertise is truly unique.
Beyond television, Sara Damergi is deeply engaged in innovation, wellness, and health optimisation. Her passion for biohacking and longevity began as a personal journey after struggling with postpartum health issues. After giving birth, Sara experienced severe energy crashes, gained three stone, and developed gestational diabetes and anxiety. Frustrated by traditional approaches, she turned to biohacking, functional medicine, and cutting-edge health strategies—transforming her physical and mental well-being. Now, she shares her insights into optimising health, balancing hormones, and regaining vitality, helping others reclaim their energy and resilience.
Her forward-thinking approach extends to proptech and innovative technology, where she is shaping the future of real estate and sustainable solutions. She serves on the board of PropTech Sweden, mentoring startups and advising tech innovators in property and construction. Sara was also a spokeswoman for New Story, a charity pioneering the world’s first 3D-printed villages, using innovation to tackle the global housing crisis.
Sara Damergi’s expertise makes her a sought-after host for corporate events, chairing debates and panels for major organisations like WHG and the Landlord Investment Show. She’s also a regular TV commentator for Good Morning Britain (ITV), Jeremy Vine (Channel 5), and Sunday Morning Live (BBC1), offering insights on property, travel, and cultural trends. Her diverse media career includes hosting The Great Big British Quiz (Channel 5), fronting extreme sports show The Crunch in China, presenting for BBC Radio Sussex, and reporting for MTV.
Despite her fast-paced career, Sara is a devoted mum of two and loves making travel a family affair—whether it’s adventuring through Southeast Asia, uncovering hidden gems in Europe, or embracing the chaos of mum life on the road. She shares her experiences of navigating travel with kids, finding the best family-friendly destinations, and balancing a busy career with motherhood.
Jo Wilson is a Scottish television presenter who currently works for Sky Sports News.
Jo Wilson started as a Graduate Trainee at Sky Sports News in 2011, before becoming a sub editor then getting promoted to co-producer. This led her to making her screen debut as a presenter on Sky Sports News in 2015.
On 5 September 2022, Jo Wilson announced that she had been diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer following a recent smear test. A month later, she married her partner Dan McGrath, with whom she had a daughter.
Jo Wilson returned to Sky Sports News on 30 November 2022, co-hosting on the 7pm timeslot. In April 2023, it was reported that she had fully recovered.
Hannah Fry is a British mathematician, author and broadcaster. She is Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, a fellow of Queens’ College, Cambridge, and president of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. She was previously a professor at University College London.
Hannah Fry began performing stand-up comedy in 2015, leading to a TED Talk and television work. Since then, she has regularly appeared on mainstream media in the UK, including regular appearances in The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry, with Adam Rutherford, on BBC Radio 4. From series 22, in September 2024, Dara Ó Briain took over from Rutherford as co-presenter of Curious Cases.
In 2015, she presented a BBC Four film biography of computing pioneer Ada Lovelace. The following year, she co-presented Trainspotting Live with Peter Snow, a three-part series about trains and trainspotting, for the same channel. In the BBC Two series City in the Sky Hannah Fry studied the logistics of aviation. She hosted The Joy of Data on BBC Four, which examines the history and human impact of data. A further credit for 2016 was her co-hosting an episode of the BBC Two Horizon series with Dr Xand van Tulleken, titled How to Find Love Online.
In 2018, Hannah Fry presented Contagion! The BBC Four Pandemic, about the possible impact of a flu pandemic, in which she said “we are about to simulate the outbreak of a fatal contagion throughout the UK if I can succeed this will save lives when, not if, a real pandemic hits.” The programme used Haslemere, Surrey, as the site of the first simulated infection, and coincidentally in February 2020 the town saw the first recorded case of a person contracting COVID-19 from within the UK. She later hosted a one-off 90-minute special of the BBC science programme Tomorrow’s World alongside four of the show’s previous presenters: Maggie Philbin, Howard Stableford, Judith Hann and Peter Snow.
In 2019, Hannah Fry presented a BBC Four programme titled A Day in the Life of Earth which explored how Earth changes in a single day and how these daily changes are essential to human existence. She presented the 2019 edition of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, entitled Secrets and lies, on the hidden numbers, rules and patterns that control daily lives, being only the fourth ever mathematician to deliver the lectures. They were broadcast on BBC Four.
Hannah Fry co-presented 2020’s The Great British Intelligence Test on BBC Two. She has presented further programmes for the BBC explaining the mathematics behind COVID-19 and other pandemics. She was the guest interviewee on The Life Scientific on BBC Radio 4 in 2021, and has appeared on Have I Got News for You.
In July 2022, she presented the BBC Two documentary Unvaccinated, in which she investigated why a portion of the British population remained unvaccinated against COVID-19. Reviewing in The Daily Telegraph, Anita Singh described the show as patronising, commenting that Hannah Fry’s attempt to explain statistics using “jelly-bean roulette” treated the unvaccinated people who chose to appear in the show like “six-year-olds”. Jack Seale for The Guardian wrote that “Hannah Fry needs some reward for a documentary that requires a near-saintly level of tolerance just to watch, never mind present”.
Hannah Fry began a six-part series in 2022 on BBC Two, The Secret Genius Of Modern Life, in which she investigates topics such as how credit cards came into being, their manufacture and how they work, and potential future developments. The BBC commissioned a second six-part series, again presented by Hannah Fry and first broadcast in November 2023. One episode showed secrets of producing the British passport, including a factory where they are produced, and criticised electronic gates at airports. She presented multiple episodes of The Future With Hannah Fry on Bloomberg Originals, beginning in March 2023. Later that year, Radio Four started to broadcast Uncharted with Hannah Fry, a series of 15 minute documentaries about graphs.
Hannah Fry acted as the ‘chief number cruncher’ for Channel 4’s coverage of the 2024 United Kingdom general election, analysing results data as it came in overnight. She correctly predicted the Labour Party would win, but cautioned the party that they should “dampen their expectations”.
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.
Maya Indea Jama is a British television presenter and radio DJ. Maya Jama co-presented BBC One’s Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer alongside Peter Crouch and Alex Horne and was the presenter of the BBC Three competition Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star for the third and fourth series and ITV2’s dating series Love Island from series 9.
Maya Jama co-presented Trending Live! on 4Music from 2015 until 2017, Cannonball on ITV in 2017, the MTV show True Love or True Lies in 2018, and the first series of The Circle with Alice Levine on Channel 4. In radio, Maya Jama hosted #DriveWithMaya on Rinse FM from 2014 to 2017, and co-presented Radio 1’s Greatest Hits and presented her eponymous show, Maya Jama on BBC Radio 1 from 2018 to 2020. In 2023, Maya Jama took over as the host of the ITV2 dating reality series Love Island.
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