Jess Eva is an Australian radio host, television personality and author known for her appearances on reality television and for co-hosting a breakfast radio show in Sydney.
Jess Eva | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Radio host, television personality, author |
| Years active | 2018-present |
| Known for | The Block, I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Studio 10 |
| Partner | Norm Hogan |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editEva grew up with no electricity until she was about eighteen, “People say it’s a bit unusual, but I grew up with it so for me it’s normal”, she explained on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! in 2021.[1] She was a lawn bowls player from a young age and eventually became a lawn bowls champion.[2]
Career
editEva appeared as a contestant on the fourteenth season of The Block in 2018 alongside her partner Norm Hogan.[3]
Eva co-hosted the Triple M breakfast show in Sydney alongside Mark "MG" Geyer and Chris Page from 2019 to Nov 2022.[4]
In 2021, she appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.[5] She finished in third place. Also in 2021, Eva released her first book, “Why Wouldn’t Ya”.[6]
Eva appeared as a recurring presenter on the morning talk show Studio 10.[7] In November 2022, Sarah Harris announced her departure from the show and Eva was brought in as a temporary co-host alongside Tristan MacManus until the end of 2022. Eva continued to occur regularly as a contributor and fill in host into 2023.[8]
Personal life
editEva has two children with her partner Norm Hogan.[9] While appearing on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia in 2021, she opened up to Abbie Chatfield about how she suffered from postnatal depression for twelve months after the birth of her son.[10]
Television appearances
edit- The Block (2018)
- I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia (2021)
- Studio 10 (2022–)
References
edit- ^ Fowler, Bella (26 January 2021). "Jess Eva opens up about difficult upbringing on I'm A Celeb". News.com.au.
- ^ "Check it out - Jess used to be a lawn bowls champion!". The Block Shop. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ Chandra, Jessica. "How former Blockheads Jess Eva and Norm Hogan spent their entire $290k winnings". 9 now.
- ^ Siron, Claudia (28 October 2019). "Jess Eva on her shift from regional to metro radio". Media Week.
- ^ Fowler, Bella (26 January 2021). "Jess Eva opens up about difficult upbringing and career beginnings on I'm A Celeb". News.com.au.
- ^ "Why Wouldn't Ya? - Pan Macmillan AU". Pan Macmillan Australia. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "Jess Eva on Studio 10". Twitter. 28 January 2022.
- ^ Fowler, Bella (24 December 2022). "Natasha Exelby leaves Studio 10". News.com.au.
- ^ "Jess Eva Calls Out Parental Pressure To Have The "Right Options" For Kids' Lunchboxes". Triple M. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ Begg, Charlotte (2021-01-27). "Humble beginnings and jungle bugs in her ears: Jess Eva's life before and after reality TV". Mamamia. Retrieved 2022-08-10.