Ellie Costello will be presenting with Eamonn Holmes on GB News (Picture: elliecostellotv/Instagram)
Eamonn Holmes will be joined by new co-host Ellie Costello on GB News after Isabel Webster has been let go from the channel.
The 31-year-old will be on the Breakfast show every weekday, presenting with Eamonn Monday – Wednesday and continuing to be on screens Thursday and Friday with Stephen Dixon.
Her increased responsibility comes as the broadcaster has gone through a major shake-up ahead of the new year.
Head Of Programming and Talent on GB News Ben Briscoe has said it will allow them to ‘build on this success with a renewed focus and ambition.’
But who is the woman taking over the role? Here’s everything you need to know about Ellie…
Who is Ellie Costello?
Ellie has always been a journalist (Picture: elliecostellotv/Instagram)
The only way is Essex for Ellie, who was born and raised in the southern county by her teacher parents. She is very proud of her roots, previously saying ‘some of the most down to earth, warm and genuinely lovely people are from my county’.
Ellie joined the media industry after doing an English Literature degree at Southampton and completing her Masters in Broadcast Journalism at London’s City University.
She began her career at the BBC World Service, but jumping across to The Victoria Derbyshire Show. Here, she worked on big investigations including influencers being solicited for sex and the presence of bullying in the British beauty industry.
Speaking about why she got into journalism, she explained: ‘I’m a naturally gregarious person, a storyteller, and incredibly curious.
‘It’s a great feeling to interview people – whether they’re top politicians, celebrities, or our viewers from around the country. I always learn something new.’
She joined GB News when it launched in 2021 as a South-East reporter, before stepping in for the Weekend Breakfast alongside Stephen Dixon. Ellie is now a weekday presenter.
Does Ellie Costello have a partner?
Ellie hasn’t shared the identity of her partner (Picture: elliecostellotv/Instagram)
Yes, Ellie has a partner, and is planning their wedding after they became engaged in 2023. The proposal took place during a holiday to Phuket in Thailand, with Ellie later informing fans of the happy news.
‘There’s so little good news in the world right now… I hope you don’t mind me sharing some of my own 🤍 💍. I said YES,’ she wrote.
Ellie chooses not to show the face of her partner or share his name, so the Instagram snaps were of the pair looking away from the camera during a sunset on a boat and her sparkly ring.
Ellie’s ring is beautiful (Picture: elliecostellotv/Instagram)
Ellie Costello’s stalking ordeal
Ellie has spoken out about being stalked by a man who she interviewed via Zoom. They spoke twice on the platform, before connecting on X, and exchanging polite messages. However, things quickly escalated into ‘I love you’, ‘I love seeing you in the mornings’, ‘you’re so precious’, ‘you’re so special’, ‘when am I seeing you this is driving me insane’.
‘It was a terrifying experience and really affected my ability to be relaxed when out and about doing my job,’ she recalled.
Often, Ellie will reveal her location at the start of a news report, but that become a scary part of her role, and made her feel like a ‘sitting duck’.
‘After doing my first ‘live’ of the day, I knew that I had exposed myself, and I would spend the rest of my shift looking over my shoulder, waiting for my perpetrator to show up,’ Ellie told GB News.
‘Then the fear would kick in, and that fear is a strange one to try and explain. It comes from an uneasiness about what that person wants with you. Do they want to say hello, do they want a photo? A hug? Or do they want to do you some harm?’
He pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment at court in late 2022, and was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence and a five-year restraining order.
Inside Ellie Costello’s celebrity friendships – including with Peter Andre
Ellie called Peter Andre ‘a joy’ (Picture: elliecostellotv/Instagram)
When Peter Andre, 51, guest-hosted on GB News in 2023, he was paired up with Ellie and their social media posts indicate that they formed a firm friendship.
In one video, they danced to the song, Made for Me by Muni Long, which includes the lyrics ‘Nobody knows me quite like you’. It was a viral trend earlier this year, with the pair jumping on it to indicate their bond.
‘He’s just as delightful as everyone says he is. A total JOY presenting Breakfast with @peterandre for the past two days ☀️ 📺,’ she also shared.
She also previously worked with Eamonn, 65, stepping in to host the show alongside him when Isabel, 42, is away.
Is Ellie Costello on Instagram and TikTok?
Ellie shares aspects of her life on social media (Picture: elliecostellotv/Instagram)
Ellie uses her social media to keep fans updated on her life. Her Instagram, username EllieCostelloTV, currently boasts 21k followers. The posts include photos of her outfits for GB News shows, and how she spends her leisure time including excursions to Soho Farmhouse, and Taylor Swift gigs.
On her TikTok account EllieExplains, she informs app users of the biggest new stories in comprehendible ways.
GBN Breakfast is on every weekday from 6am.
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