Kate_Walsh_(presenter)

Kate Walsh (businesswoman)

Kate Walsh (businesswoman)

English businesswoman and former reality television contestant


Kate Walsh (born 17 June 1981)[1] is an English businesswoman and former reality television contestant[2] who came to the public's attention in March 2009 whilst appearing as a candidate in the fifth series of The Apprentice.[3] She co-hosted the Channel 5 evening entertainment show Live from Studio Five from its launch in September 2009 until the final edition on 4 February 2011. She also presented the Live from Studio Five replacement OK! TV after original host Denise van Outen pulled out of the role three days before the programme's launch.[4] Walsh left the show on 16 August 2011 along with co-host Matt Johnson.

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Early life

Walsh attended Blake Valley Technology College and has a BSc degree in Psychology and Management[3] from Aston University, Birmingham.[5]

The Apprentice

In 2009, Walsh took part in Series 5 of The Apprentice where she competed for a job working for Alan Sugar. She finished as runner-up to Yasmina Siadatan.[2]

TV presenting career

After her stint on The Apprentice, Walsh hosted a women's fashion segment on GMTV, appearing for a number of episodes.[6]

In September 2009, Walsh joined Channel 5 to present Live from Studio Five.[7] She presented the show alongside various co-presenters until its cancellation in February 2011.[8] Walsh was the only presenter from the original line-up to remain with the programme from its launch.[8]

Walsh returned to Channel 5 to co-present the new entertainment show, OK! TV from 14 February 2011 to August 2011.[9]

Personal life

Walsh lived in Hednesford, Cannock, but moved to London to live with fellow Apprentice contestant, Philip Taylor.

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References

  1. Live from Studio Five, 11 and 17 June 2010
  2. Candidates – Kate Walsh The Apprentice, BBC
  3. "Kate Walsh on Live from Studio Five: Interview".
  4. Kate Walsh to front Channel Five show The Guardian, 10 August 2009
  5. Five axes Live from Studio Five BBC News, 19 January 2011

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