December 20th 2024.
GB News viewers will soon see a new face on their screens as 31-year-old Ellie Costello joins Eamonn Holmes as a co-host on the Breakfast show. This change comes after Isabel Webster's departure from the channel. Ellie will be presenting with Eamonn from Monday to Wednesday, while also continuing to join Stephen Dixon on Thursdays and Fridays.
This move is part of a larger shake-up within the broadcaster, as Head of Programming and Talent Ben Briscoe explains, it will allow them to "build on this success with a renewed focus and ambition." But who is Ellie Costello? Let's take a closer look.
Ellie is no stranger to the world of journalism, having pursued a career in the industry after completing her English Literature degree at Southampton and her Masters in Broadcast Journalism at City University in London. She started her career at the BBC World Service before moving on to The Victoria Derbyshire Show, where she worked on impactful investigations such as the presence of bullying in the British beauty industry.
In an interview, Ellie shared her passion for journalism, saying, "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."
Ellie joined GB News in 2021 as a South-East reporter and later stepped in to co-host the Weekend Breakfast show with Stephen. Now, she takes on a bigger role as a weekday presenter.
Fans of Ellie may be curious about her personal life, and yes, she does have a partner. In 2023, during a holiday to Phuket in Thailand, her partner proposed to her, and she happily said yes. She shared the happy news with her followers, but chooses not to reveal her partner's identity. Ellie's Instagram posts show the couple enjoying special moments together, including their engagement ring, which she describes as beautiful.
However, Ellie has also had a scary experience with a stalker. A man she had interviewed via Zoom began stalking and harassing her, causing her to fear for her safety in public. He was later sentenced to a suspended prison sentence and a five-year restraining order. Despite this ordeal, Ellie continues to use social media to share aspects of her life with her followers. Her Instagram account, EllieCostelloTV, currently has 21k followers, and she also explains the biggest news stories in a digestible way on her TikTok account, EllieExplains.
Fans of GB News may have also noticed Ellie's friendship with Peter Andre, who guest-hosted on the show in 2023. The two hit it off and even did a viral dance trend together, with Ellie describing Peter as "a total JOY" to work with. She has also worked with Eamonn in the past, stepping in to co-host with him when Isabel was away.
Exciting changes are happening at GB News, and viewers can tune in to GBN Breakfast every weekday at 6am to catch Ellie and the rest of the team. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, feel free to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency via email or by visiting their Submit Stuff page – they would love to hear from you.
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