Kate Walsh (born 17 June 1981) is an English businesswoman and former reality television contestant
[The Apprentice: We join a record 9.8million to watch the final – and give our view on who won]
The Mirror, 8 June 2009 who came to the public's attention in March 2009 whilst appearing as a candidate in the
fifth series of ''The Apprentice''.
[Candidates – Kate Walsh]
The Apprentice, BBC She co-hosted the
Channel 5 evening entertainment show ''
Live from Studio Five
''Live from Studio Five'' was an early-evening British magazine programme produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh and a lineup of co-presenters. It featured interviews and discussions on topical issues, emphasizing sh ...
'' 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
''OK! TV'' is an early evening magazine programme which was broadcast on Channel 5 between 14 February 2011 and 16 December 2011. It was a brand extension of celebrity title ''OK! Magazine''. It replaced the former magazine and discussion sh ...
'' after original host
Denise van Outen pulled out of the role three days before the programme's launch. Walsh left the show on 16 August 2011 along with co-host
Matt Johnson.
Early life
Walsh attended
Blake Valley Technology College and has a BSc degree in Psychology and Management
[ from ]Aston University
Aston University (abbreviated as ''Aston''. for post-nominals) is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first c ...
, Birmingham.
''The Apprentice''
In 2009, Walsh took part in Series 5 of ''The Apprentice
''The Apprentice'' is a Reality competition, reality talent game show franchise originally aired in 2004 in the United States.
Created by U.S.-based British producer Mark Burnett, the show depicts contestants from around the country with variou ...
'' where she competed for a job working for Alan Sugar
Alan Michael Sugar, Baron Sugar (born 24 March 1947) is a British business magnate, media personality, author, politician and political adviser. In 1968, he started what would later become his largest business venture, consumer electronics com ...
. She finished as runner-up to Yasmina Siadatan
Yasmina Siadatan (born 1981 in Hull, England) is a British businesswoman of British and Iranian descent. She was the winner of the fifth series of the British television show ''The Apprentice''. As the winner, she was offered a job working for ...
.[
]
TV presenting career
After her stint on ''The Apprentice'', Walsh hosted a women's fashion segment on ''GMTV
GMTV (an acronym for Good Morning Television), now legally known as ITV Breakfast Broadcasting Limited, was the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 ...
'', appearing for a number of episodes.
In September 2009, Walsh joined Channel 5 to present ''Live from Studio Five
''Live from Studio Five'' was an early-evening British magazine programme produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh and a lineup of co-presenters. It featured interviews and discussions on topical issues, emphasizing sh ...
''. She presented the show alongside various co-presenters until its cancellation in February 2011.[Five axes Live from Studio Five]
BBC News, 19 January 2011 Walsh was the only presenter from the original line-up to remain with the programme from its launch.[
Walsh returned to Channel 5 to co-present the new entertainment show, '']OK! TV
''OK! TV'' is an early evening magazine programme which was broadcast on Channel 5 between 14 February 2011 and 16 December 2011. It was a brand extension of celebrity title ''OK! Magazine''. It replaced the former magazine and discussion sh ...
'' from 14 February 2011 to August 2011.Kate Walsh lands 'OK! TV' presenting job
''Digital Spy'', 11 February.
Personal life
Walsh lived in Hednesford in Cannock but moved to London to live with fellow ''Apprentice'' contestant, Philip Taylor.
Filmography
References
External links
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1981 births
Living people
English television presenters
People from Hednesford
The Apprentice (British TV series) candidates