Who is Ellie Costello? Eamonn Holmes’ GB News co-star’s personal life and stalking ordeal
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Eamonn Holmes will be joined by new co-host Ellie Costello on GB News after Isabel Webster has been let go from the channel. The 31-year-old will be on the Breakfast show every weekday, presenting with Eamonn Monday – Wednesday and continuing to be on screens Thursday and Friday with Stephen Dixon.
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Her increased responsibility comes as the broadcaster has gone through a major shake-up ahead of the new year. Head Of Programming and Talent on GB News Ben Briscoe has said it will allow them to ‘build on this success with a renewed focus and ambition.’.
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But who is the woman taking over the role? Here’s everything you need to know about Ellie…. The only way is Essex for Ellie, who was born and raised in the southern county by her teacher parents. She is very proud of her roots, previously saying ‘some of the most down to earth, warm and genuinely lovely people are from my county’.
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Ellie joined the media industry after doing an English Literature degree at Southampton and completing her Masters in Broadcast Journalism at London’s City University. She began her career at the BBC World Service, but jumping across to The Victoria Derbyshire Show. Here, she worked on big investigations including influencers being solicited for sex and the presence of bullying in the British beauty industry.
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Speaking about why she got into journalism, she explained: ‘I’m a naturally gregarious person, a storyteller, and incredibly curious. ‘It’s a great feeling to interview people – whether they’re top politicians, celebrities, or our viewers from around the country. I always learn something new.’.
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