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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 ''

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'' from its launch in September 2009 until the final edition on 4 February 2011. She also presented the ''Live from Studio Five'' replacement ''

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'' 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

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, Birmingham.

''The Apprentice''

In 2009, Walsh took part in Series 5 of ''

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'' where she competed for a job working for

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. She finished as runner-up to

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TV presenting career

After her stint on ''The Apprentice'', Walsh hosted a women's fashion segment on ''

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'', appearing for a number of episodes. In September 2009, Walsh joined Channel 5 to present ''

''. 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, ''

'' 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

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Walsh, Kate 1981 births Living people English television presenters People from Hednesford The Apprentice (British TV series) candidates