Emma Willis
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Emma Willis is a British
television presenter of such shows as Big Brother's Little Brother for its final series in 2010 and co-presenter of the now defunct Live From Studio Five
the same year.
at the age of 17, and during her career has worked for magazines, retailers, and companies such as Marie Claire
, ELLE
, Vogue
, GAP
and Chanel
.
In 2002, she became a presenter on MTV UK. Her work across various shows included interviewing stars of film, TV and music.
She co-hosted live backstage coverage of The Prince's Trust
's 30th birthday celebrations for ITV2
, and a special homecoming gig for Kasabian as part of C4's Vodafone TBA gigs.
Willis presented Red Bull Flugtag on ITV
alongside Dougie Anderson
in June 2008.
She co-hosted I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! Now for ITV2
alongside her husband Matt Willis
. Guests included Dave Berry and his girlfriend Heidi Range
, Faith Brown
, James Bourne
, David Gest
, Holly Willoughby
, Ant and Dec, Mcfly
, Myleene Klass
and Ray Bennett. OK! Magazine covered the wedding for July in their 605 issue. She hosted Big Brother shows like the online show, Big Brother Digital, and also guest hosting one episode of Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth.
In 2010, Willis guest presented Channel 5's former evening show Live from Studio Five
and became a regular host from Easter 2010. After two months, she quit to host Big Brother
spin-off show Big Brother's Little Brother.
She is the host of Big Brother
sister show Big Brother's Bit on the Side, which began on 18 August 2011 on Channel 5.
. She married Busted star Matt Willis
in Rushton, Northamptonshire
on 5 July 2008 - after three years of dating. The couple live in Crouch End
. Willis gave birth to their first child, daughter Isabelle Catherine, on 20 June 2009 in Portland Hospital
, London. On July 17 2011, it was announced that Willis is pregnant with the couple's second child, due in December.On the 26th November 2011, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Ace Billy. She is a football fan and an avid Aston Villa supporter, and was a regular during games at Villa Park
as a young girl.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
television presenter of such shows as Big Brother's Little Brother for its final series in 2010 and co-presenter of the now defunct Live From Studio Five
Live from Studio Five
Live From Studio Five was an early evening, British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. The show was presented by Kate Walsh and a line-up of other co-presenters during its run. It consisted of interviews and discussing topical issues, with an emphasis on showbusiness...
the same year.
Career
Willis began modellingModel (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
at the age of 17, and during her career has worked for magazines, retailers, and companies such as Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Marie Claire is a monthly women's magazine first published in France but also distributed in other countries with editions specific to them and in their languages. While each country shares its own special voice with its audience, the United States edition focuses on women around the world and...
, ELLE
Elle
Elle may refer to:*Elle, Central African Republic*Elle , a fashion publication*Ellé, a river in France*Elle , a female given name*Elle , a Sri Lankan game similar to baseball*Ælle of Sussex, a Saxon king...
, Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
, GAP
Gap (clothing retailer)
The Gap, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco, California, and founded in 1969 by Donald G. Fisher and Doris F. Fisher. The company has five primary brands: the namesake Gap banner, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. As of September 2008,...
and Chanel
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
.
In 2002, she became a presenter on MTV UK. Her work across various shows included interviewing stars of film, TV and music.
She co-hosted live backstage coverage of The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom founded in 1976 by Charles, Prince of Wales to help young people. They run a range of training programmes, provide mentoring support and offer financial grants to build the confidence and motivation of disadvantaged young people...
's 30th birthday celebrations for ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
, and a special homecoming gig for Kasabian as part of C4's Vodafone TBA gigs.
Willis presented Red Bull Flugtag on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
alongside Dougie Anderson
Dougie Anderson
Dougie Anderson is a Scottish radio and television presenter and voice-over artist.In 2003 Scotland on Sunday ranked him Scotland's 26th "Most Eligible Man".-Radio:...
in June 2008.
She co-hosted I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! Now for ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
alongside her husband Matt Willis
Matt Willis
Matthew James Willis is an English singer-songwriter. He found fame as a founding member of the band Busted.- Early years :...
. Guests included Dave Berry and his girlfriend Heidi Range
Heidi Range
Heidi India Range is an English singer, songwriter and member of the Sugababes. Range was an original member of girl group Atomic Kitten, although she left the group after two years of its formation with no album released...
, Faith Brown
Faith Brown
Faith Brown is an English actress, singer, comedienne and impressionist.-Background and Early Career:Born as Eunice Irene Carroll, Faith Brown began her career as a singer at the age of fifteen, backed by a local group. She later became the resident cabaret singer in Liverpool's Rialto Ballroom...
, James Bourne
James Bourne
James Elliot Bourne is an English singer-songwriter and co-founder of pop bands Son of Dork and Busted. He is currently pursuing a solo career under the name Future Boy. His albums have sold over six million copies...
, David Gest
David Gest
David Alan Gest is an American concert promoter and media personality, perhaps best known for his turbulent marriage to Liza Minnelli, friendship with The Jackson 5 and appearance on the 2006 series of the British reality television show I'm a Celebrity.....
, Holly Willoughby
Holly Willoughby
Holly Marie Willoughby is an English television presenter and model, known for her work in presenting children's TV and entertainment shows. In her early career she modelled underwear and went on to present CD:UK...
, Ant and Dec, Mcfly
McFly
McFly are an English pop rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher , Danny Jones , Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd . They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records...
, Myleene Klass
Myleene Klass
Myleene Angela Quinn is an English singer, pianist, media personality and occasional model. She was formerly a member of the defunct British pop band Hear'Say.-Early life:...
and Ray Bennett. OK! Magazine covered the wedding for July in their 605 issue. She hosted Big Brother shows like the online show, Big Brother Digital, and also guest hosting one episode of Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth.
In 2010, Willis guest presented Channel 5's former evening show Live from Studio Five
Live from Studio Five
Live From Studio Five was an early evening, British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. The show was presented by Kate Walsh and a line-up of other co-presenters during its run. It consisted of interviews and discussing topical issues, with an emphasis on showbusiness...
and became a regular host from Easter 2010. After two months, she quit to host Big Brother
Big Brother (UK)
Big Brother UK is the British version of the Dutch Big Brother television format, which takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1948 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four...
spin-off show Big Brother's Little Brother.
She is the host of Big Brother
Big Brother (UK)
Big Brother UK is the British version of the Dutch Big Brother television format, which takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1948 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four...
sister show Big Brother's Bit on the Side, which began on 18 August 2011 on Channel 5.
Personal life
Willis is the middle of three sisters. and attended John Willmott SchoolJohn Willmott School
John Willmott School is an 11–18 community comprehensive school located in Sutton Coldfield, England and is part of the Birmingham Local Education Authority. and has been a specialist technology college since September 2001. There are 1,186 students on roll, of whom 230 are in the sixth form....
. She married Busted star Matt Willis
Matt Willis
Matthew James Willis is an English singer-songwriter. He found fame as a founding member of the band Busted.- Early years :...
in Rushton, Northamptonshire
Rushton, Northamptonshire
Rushton is a small village and civil parish in Northamptonshire. It is north-east of Rothwell. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 452 people. The village has a primary school and a pub opposite the village cricket pitch. The village is home to Rushton Triangular Lodge.-...
on 5 July 2008 - after three years of dating. The couple live in Crouch End
Crouch End
Crouch End is an area of north London, in the London Borough of Haringey.- Location :Crouch End is in a valley between Harringay to the east, Hornsey, Muswell Hill and Wood Green to the north, Finsbury Park and Archway to the south and Highgate to the west...
. Willis gave birth to their first child, daughter Isabelle Catherine, on 20 June 2009 in Portland Hospital
Portland Hospital
The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, usually referred to simply as the Portland Hospital, is a hospital in Great Portland Street, London...
, London. On July 17 2011, it was announced that Willis is pregnant with the couple's second child, due in December.On the 26th November 2011, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Ace Billy. She is a football fan and an avid Aston Villa supporter, and was a regular during games at Villa Park
Villa Park
Villa Park may mean:United Kingdom* Villa Park, an association football stadium in Birmingham, EnglandUnited States* Villa Park, California, a small city in Orange County* Villa Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago in DuPage County...
as a young girl.