Media personality, ITV broadcaster and actress Laura Whitmore is available to book as the events host or after-dinner speaker for your next corporate function. Having interviewed some of the biggest names in the industry, Whitmore has established herself as an expert in creating and leading conversations. Her main talents lie within event hosting but she can also deliver the most insightful yet hilarious after-dinner speech that is suitable for a variety of different events. Whitmore graduated from Dublin City University where she studied journalism. Some of her early TV appearances include participating in a model talent search for The Late Late Show and competing in MTV’s Pick Me TV in the bid to become the face of MTV News.
After coming out on top of over 3000 other applicants, she went on regularly host MTV shows for Ireland, the UK and parts of Europe as well as presenting at special events internationally. At the pinnacle of her presenting career, Laura hosted the spin-off show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! NOW!, the 11th Irish Film & Television Awards and the ITV2 reality series Survival of the Fittest. In 2012, she was a bearer of the Olympic torch for the London Olympic Games and also hosted The Beat of London throughout the entirety of the tournament for ITV.
From presenting live red carpet events and backstage coverage at the Brits and BAFTA awards to providing coverage for the Eurovision Song Contest, Laura has truly displayed a natural flair for presenting. She has also shown the world that she can dance when she competed in BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing before being cast in the stage adaptation of Not Dead Enough in 2016. She has since studied Shakespeare at RADA and Performance at the Leinster School of Music and Drama. Her newfound love for the performing arts has even led her to write and shoot her own short film entitled Sadhbh. Most recently, Laura has become the host of Love Island and Love Island: Aftersun, been an Ambassador for Diet Coke Ireland, co-hosted Afternoon Edition on BBC Radio 5 Live, presented Laura Whitmore's Sunday Session and worked with brands such as Holland & Barrett, Hello Fresh, Bumble and Natwest. In 2021, she published her first book- No One Can Change Your Life Except For You, named a Sunday Times Bestseller.
Having recently revisited her love for journalism, Laura has highlighted some key issues within society. She has written an article surrounding her views on Upskirting and the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaign which went viral. She also released her own documentary entitled Losing My Religion which focuses on millennials relationship with religion. A keen campaigner for human rights, lively and bubbly character, Laura Whitmore never fails to deliver the most interesting and insightful after-dinner speeches. Her vibrant speaking style leaves a lasting impression on audiences whether she attends as a speaker or host.
How to hire Laura Whitmore
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Laura Whitmore for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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