Quick Info
| Profession | Television Presenter, Broadcaster, Journalist, Author |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Ratoath, County Meath, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Angela Scanlon
15/01/2026
Angela Scanlon was announced as the new host of the Apprentice spin-off Unfinished Business after Tom Allen stepped down. The role extends her BBC presence and places her at the center of another high-profile reality-TV companion format.
07/05/2025
Angela Scanlon launched a new podcast, Get A Grip, with Vicky Pattison. The show focuses on topics such as motherhood and internet drama, adding another major presenting and media project to her profile.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Angela Marie Scanlon |
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| Known For | Hosting shows on RTÉ and BBC, including The One Show, Your Garden Made Perfect, and documentaries like Oi Ginger! |
| Notable Achievement | Competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 with pro partner Carlos Gu |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | TU Dublin (Technological University Dublin) |
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| Degree | Business |
| Note | Studied business instead of drama after secondary school in Dunshaughlin |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Entrepreneur (name not publicly disclosed) |
| Children | Two daughters: Ruby Ellen (born February 2018) and Marnie Fae (born February 2022) |
| Siblings | Three sisters |
Relationships & More
| Partner on TV | Carlos Gu (Strictly Come Dancing 2023) |
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| Family Support | Mother worked in administration, father in construction |
Family
| Parents | Mother (administration), Father (construction) |
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| Siblings | Three sisters |
| Children | Ruby Ellen and Marnie Fae |
Career
| Early Career | Started on Irish television, hosting shows on RTÉ including the documentary Oi Ginger! in 2014 |
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| Documentaries |
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| Current Work | Regular fixture on British TV and radio, including weekend breakfast show on Virgin Radio |
Favourites
| Interest | Fashion |
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| Dream | Originally planned to open her own clothes shop |
Style Quotient
| Public Image | Fashion-lover, stylish presenter |
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| On-Screen Persona | Energetic, engaging, sometimes antisocial off-camera |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Studied business instead of drama after secondary school | |
| 2. Originally wanted to open her own clothes shop | |
| 3. Has three sisters | |
| 4. Mother worked in administration, father in construction | |
| 5. Competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 | |
| 6. Hosted a series called Angela Scanlon: Full Frontal |
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