Fearne Cotton has been presenting television shows since she was only a teen growing up in London. She was discovered by ITV’s Disney Club at age 15 through a nationwide talent search and has been working non-stop ever since! Learn more about Fearne on Kidzworld!
Disney Club
Born on 3 Septmber, 1981 in Northwood, London, Fearne started her career early after being discovered at age 15! She signed a three year contract and started co-presenting GMTV’s live weekend show Diggit! She studied art for her A levels which came in handy when she started presenting children’s programme Draw Your Own Toons. Fearne went on to present a series of children’s programmes including Mouse (getting kids to use computers) and Finger Tips, an arts and crafts show!
Music Lover
Fearne has always loved musicso jumped at the chance to co-host famous show Top of the Pops! She went on to host a few reality television shows including Love Island and even an X Factor spinoff show called Xtra Factor. Eventually she landed a job at BBC Radio where she plays brand new music from cool bands and singers and gets to interview them too! Lucky girl!
Fearne at the launch of her fashion line for Very.co.uk!
Fearne’s Fashion Line
In 2009 Fearne created her very own clothing range in association with the high street shopping website Very.co.uk. She’s been on British television for half her life (she’s almost 30 now!) and is definitely one of the most recognizable style setters in London so we were excited to find out she’s spreading her style secrets! She worked with designers to create pieces in line which has included loads of items that look like they came straight out of Fearne’s closet like a leopard print trench, striped tops and super skinny jeans with rock and roll boots! We want it all! Check out this video of Fearne Cotton's Spring Summer 2011 collection catwalk!
Fun Facts!
- Fearne is an animal lover and a pescatarian - this means she only eats shellfish and seafood!
- She has two cats named Keloy and Tallulah
- She has 11 tattoos on her body including one of a fern leaf!
- She is engaged to skateboarder Jesse Jenkins and he proposed on her 29th birthday!
