EMMA Willis has become a household name in British television with her impressive range of hosting roles across various networks.
As she prepares to co-host the Team GB homecoming ceremony, Emma is also reunited with her husband on the TV screen, as they host the new series of Love Is Blind UK.
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Who is Emma Willis?
Emma Willis, born Emma Louise Griffiths on March 18, 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, is a British television presenter, model, and radio personality.
She began her career at the age of 15 when she started modelling.
However, her early experiences were not without challenges, as she later revealed how an agent cruelly told her she was “too fat” as a teen model.
Despite this harsh treatment, she went on to work with some of the most prestigious brands in the fashion industry, including Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue, GAP, and Chanel.
Despite the awful treatment as a young woman, she says that those experiences help her to deal with the online trolls she faces now.
Emma took to radio and presenting and became one of the leading TV presenters in the country.
She caught her big break in 2002 when she landed a presenting role with MTV.
How long has Emma Willis been married to her husband Matt?
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Emma Willis and her husband, Matt Willis, have been married since July 5, 2008.
As of August 2024, they have been married for 16 years.
She met husband Matt in the early 2000s and they started dating in 2005.
After three years of dating, they tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Rushton Hall, Northamptonshire.
To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in July 2018 they renewed their vows.
Emma wore her original bridal dress and her star guests, including Rochelle Humes, also wore their own white gowns.
The couple has been actively involved in charity work, including training as vaccination volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How many children do Emma Willis and Matt have together?
Matt and Emma have three children together – Ace, Isabelle and Trixie Grace.
Matt Willis, born Mathew James Willis on May 8, 1983, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, television personality, and actor.
Most will recognise him as part of the iconic rock trio, Busted, along with James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson.
Busted hits include Year 3000, What I Go To School For, Sleeping With The Light On and Air Hostess.
They had four UK No1 hits with You Said No, Crashed The Wedding, Who’s David and double A single Thunderbirds/3am
After Busted split in 2005, Willis launched a solo music career and later joined McBusted, a supergroup formed with McFly.
In 2006, Matt won the sixth series of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, which led to him co-presenting the show’s spin-off with his wife Emma Willis.
He has also acted in TV series, including Birds of a Feather and EastEnders, and made notable appearances in stage productions such as Flashdance: The Musical and Wicked.
When is Emma Willis hosting the Team GB homecoming ceremony?
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Emma Willis will be co-hosting the Team GB homecoming ceremony on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The event, which will be held at Manchester’s AO Arena
She said about hosting the event:”There’s a fantastic buzz during the Olympics, and Team GB’s Homecoming event will be the perfect way to celebrate and welcome home our phenomenal athletes
“I’m super excited to be asked to host, along with Vernon.
“I have no doubt it’ll be a very fun and special evening.”
Who is Emma Willis hosting the Team GB homecoming ceremony with?
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Emma Willis will be co-hosting the Team GB homecoming ceremony with Vernon Kay.
Vernon said: “I have seen first-hand how amazingly dedicated and talented our athletes are.
“This Homecoming event will be a moment to recognise the achievements of these incredible athletes. I can’t wait to celebrate together!”
How to watch the Team GB homecoming ceremony?
To watch the Team GB homecoming ceremony, you can tune in to BBC One or use BBC iPlayer.
The event will be broadcast from the AO Arena in Manchester on Sunday, August 18 at 8.30 pm.
The homecoming celebration will feature interviews with Team GB athletes and performances by top musicians, such as Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne, Pete Tong, Rag’n’Bone Man and many more.
If you miss the live broadcast, you can catch up on the ceremony through BBC iPlayer, where it will be available for on-demand viewing.
Which other TV shows has Emma Willis presented?
The Hot Desk
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Emma Willis began her career in music television in the early 2000s, making her mark as a presenter for MTV and hosting the UK version of the iconic show Total Request Live (TRL).
She soon joined The Hot Desk, another British music program, where she worked alongside notable figures such as Nicole Appleton, Melanie Blatt, Laura Whitmore, Sarah Jane Crawford, and Alice Levine.
Each episode of The Hot Desk featured interviews with celebrities, and at the end of each chat, guests were invited to sign the Hot Desk with a pen.
One of Emma’s standout moments from this period was interviewing One Direction in 2011.
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW!
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In 2007, Emma co-hosted the ITV2 spin-off series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! with her husband Matt Willis.
She left the show in 2008.
This Morning
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Emma joined This Morning as a permanent presenter in September 2012, where she hosted segments in The Hub.
She filled in for Holly Willoughby and Ruth Langsford on the main show when needed and returned for guest appearances in 2018.
Girlfriends
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Emma hosted two seasons of ITV2 reality show Girlfri3nds in 2012 and 2013.
The show saw three single women search for their ideal man out of 100 auditioning men.
The Voice UK
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In 2013, Emma was announced as the host of The Voice UK and The Voice Kids.
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
Emma made a surprise appearance on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway in 2018.
She hosted the segment Win the Ads during the show’s 100th episode.
Big Brother’s Big Mouth
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Emma guest-hosted Big Brother’s Big Mouth in 2007 and later presented the online spin-off Celebrity Big Brother.
She also co-presented the final series of Big Brother’s Little Brother.
The Circle
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In 2019, Emma replaced Alice Levine and Maya Jama as the host of The Circle.
The reality TV show focused on social media and interaction.
Big Brother
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Emma became the main host of Big Brother on Channel 5 in 2013, taking over from Brian Dowling.
She also hosted the spin-off show Big Brother’s Bit on the Side until February 2015.
Live from Studio Five
In 2010, Emma briefly presented Live from Studio Five.
She quickly moved on to host Big Brother’s Little Brother.
Prized Apart
In 2015, Emma co-hosted Prized Apart.
It was a Saturday night game show on BBC One but the series was not renewed for additional seasons.
The One Show
Emma has been a guest presenter on The One Show on BBC One from time to time.
Cooking With The Stars
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In 2021, Emma hosted Cooking With The Stars.
She was joined by comedian Tom Allen.
The Great Home Transformation
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Emma also teamed up with Nick Grimshaw to host The Great Home Transformation.
The show saw Emma and Nick transforming family homes across the country in just three days with the help of one”life-changing truck”.
Love Is Blind UK
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Emma and her husband Matt Willis teamed up to host the new series of Love Is Blind UK.
This marks their first joint hosting role in 15 years since I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW!.
