Laura Whitmore, born Laura Marie Moore, in 1995, Dublin Ireland is an Irish model, television and radio presenter, and actress based in London. She started out as a video jockey for MTV, but is now better known for presenting reality shows such as Survival of the Fittest. In January 2020, she began presenting the BBC One’s new winter sports-based TV show The Jump Live with Nick Knowles and Jill Halfpenny. Whitmore also hosts Glastonbury coverage on BBC Radio 1 and has appeared in many TV commercials including Heineken, Toyota and BT Sport channels. A force to be reckoned with- Wiki Biography and More Laura Whitmore
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Laura Whitmore is an Irish model, television and radio presenter, and actress based in London. She started out as a video jockey for MTV, but is now better known for presenting reality shows such as Survival of the Fittest. In January 2020, she began presenting I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Now! on ITV. Whitmore has also been hosting Dancing With The Stars since 2019.
In 2016, Whitmore competed in Strictly Come Dancing’s fourteenth series as one of the professional dancers paired with Giovanni Pernice and finished third behind Oti Mabuse and Faye Tozer. A force to be reckoned with- Wiki Biography and More Laura Whitmore
TV Career
Laura Whitmore started her career as a video jockey for MTV. She quickly rose to prominence thanks to her natural charisma and quick wit. She has since gone on to host a number of reality shows, including Survival of the Fittest. In 2020, she began hosting the popular show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!Whitmore is known for her fun and bubbly personality, which has made her a favorite among viewers. She is also known for her extensive knowledge of pop culture, which she often uses to keep contestants on their toes. From time to time, she will appear in musical performances or sketches on the show.
The 32-year old model has amassed an impressive following across social media platforms, where her quirky sense of humor resonates well with followers. Some have even compared her to a female Conor McGregor due to her popularity and success in the industry. However, Whitmore maintains that such comparisons are unfair because they don’t take into account all that she does.
Radio Career
Laura was born on the 4th of May 1985 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. She grew up in a small town outside of Dublin and always had a passion for the arts. When she was 18, she moved to London to pursue her dream of being a presenter. After a few years of working odd jobs, she finally landed her big break as a video jockey for MTV. From there, her career took off and she began presenting various reality shows. In January 2020, she began hosting her own show on BBC Radio 1. Outside of work, Laura is an avid animal lover and has two rescue dogs that she adores. She is also a very talented photographer and often posts her own photos on Instagram.
Acting Career
Whitmore was born on 4 May 1985 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, to parents Brendan and Carmel. She has two older sisters: Nicola is a lawyer, while Danielle is a journalist. As a child, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Despite this, she excelled academically and went on to study English literature at Trinity College Dublin. After graduation, she moved to London to pursue a career in broadcasting. In 2008, Whitmore landed her first major role as presenter of MTV’s popular dance show You’re On
(aired from 2008 to 2010). Her main job there was hosting the live interactive TV segments. In 2009, she appeared in an episode of ITV’s police drama The Bill as Naomi Valentine; her character was kidnapped by an internet predator but rescued after a few days when he started to become attracted to her and let his guard down. In 2012, she played the lead role of Lucy for the film Love Zombies which screened at Cannes Film Festival 2013 before going on release across Europe that year.
Personal Life
Laura was born on the 4th of May 1985 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. She is the only child of Adam Whitmore, a photographer, and Vivienne Barnes, an MTV producer. She attended Loreto High School Beaufort in Rathfarnham before going on to study at Trinity College Dublin where she graduated with a BA in English Literature and Philosophy. Laura began her career working as a video jockey for MTV Europe in 2003. In 2008, she started presenting shows such as Glastonbury Festival and T in the Park for BBC Three. She has also presented survival shows such as Celebrity MasterChef and The Island with Bear Grylls. In 2020, Laura began presenting ITV2’s Love Island.
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How did you get your start in the entertainment industry?
I started out as a video jockey for MTV. I had always been interested in the entertainment industry and when I saw an opportunity to get my foot in the door, I took it. From there, I started presenting reality shows like Survival of the Fittest. In January 2020, I began presenting Strictly Come Dancing.
How has your career progressed since you first started out?
My career has progressed steadily since I first started out.