“My mum taught me that you don't have to do things the 'normal' way. I wanted to be an actress and a dancer, and she was all for it. My dad is the practical one. He's just a very kind, rational man.”

English broadcaster and author

Fearne Cotton is an English broadcaster and author. Born in 1981, she began on children’s television in the late 1990s and became a familiar face across British TV. Her credits include GMTV, CITV, CBBC, and presenting work on several popular entertainment shows. She is best known for long-running and recurring television roles, including Top of the Pops, Love Island, The Xtra Factor, Interior Design Masters, and Children in Need. From 2008 to 2018, she was also a team captain on Celebrity Juice. Her career has largely centered on presenting, with work that spans music, reality, and light entertainment.