Why TV Presenters are Perfect for Hosting Live Events

TV presenters are professional and experienced with live audiences. Bringing high energy and undeniable audience connection, they’re ideal for hosting awards, panels and corporate events.

Whether you’re a fan of live reality TV, gameshows or news broadcasts, all the hosts of these varying live formats are fantastic at what they do and are the perfect match for hosting live events. You can rely on these safe hands to provide a smooth and successful show!

Why TV Presenters Make Great Event Hosts

Trained communicators who guide audiences through live or broadcast content, TV presenters offer confidence, clarity and charisma – whether it’s a panel discussion or a primetime show.

The face of the show, the presenter ensures a smooth-running event that sticks to time constraints. Dealing professionally with interference from loud audience members, technical difficulties and many other unpredictable issues that can crop up, they guide the audience positively through the experience; this is why they’re perfect for live event hosting!

If they’re particularly high-profile, the presenter could throw in anecdotes and stories from behind the scenes of our favourite shows they’ve hosted, adding a touch of glamour to your event. This would also act as a fantastic way to secure event attendees, as fans of the presenter’s shows wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to see them.

Notable TV Presenters Available to Book

Claudia Winkleman

An award-winning and BAFTA nominated presenter, Claudia Winkleman combines mainstream appeal with her own brand of wit as the perfect host for any event, from large-scale awards to more boutique affairs. She has worked on various programmes including Fame Academy, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, and The Great British Sewing Bee, and she hosted Sky's coverage of the Oscars.

Mishal Husain

An accomplished conference facilitator and awards host, Mishal Husain is one of the presenters of BBC Radio 4’s influential Today programme and presents the television news on BBC1. In January 2016, she was named by the Sunday Times as one of the 500 most influential people in Britain. One of the main hosts of the daily coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and presenter of many critically acclaimed documentaries, Mishal is as comfortable on stage as on screen.

Ros Atkins

Ros Atkins is a BBC News presenter who’s been labelled 'Explainer-in-Chief' and ‘The Facts Man’. Since 2019, his video explainer format has become a global phenomenon with vast audiences on social media and on the BBC's digital, TV and radio channels. The Sunday Times has credited him with having 'invented a new genre of reporting'.

Martina Fuchs

Martina is an international TV Anchor, Business Journalist, Event Moderator, Expert on China and the Middle East, and can host events in 9 languages. including: German, French, English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Swahili.

Spencer Kelly

Spencer Kelly is the BBC's renowned technology presenter, who takes audiences on a captivating journey through the world of science and innovation, showcasing how technology is transforming lives, while engaging with industry leaders and exploring ground-breaking experiences.

Dan Walker

Dan Walker is one of the UK's most well known and loved broadcasters, now presenting Channel 5's flagship news programmes. He spent over 10 years with the BBC presenting a range of shows for them, most notably anchoring BBC breakfast for 6 years. Author of 3 books, and an experienced radio host and live commentator, Dan's range of skills make him an outstanding speaker for a range of events, with his likeable persona and years of know how.

Emily Maitlis

Emily Maitlis is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, known for her incisive interviews, impactful journalism, and leading the acclaimed podcasts "The News Agents" and "The News Agents USA".

Amol Rajan

Amol Rajan is the BBC's first ever Media Editor, covering the global impact of the rapidly changing media landscape across politics, business and culture for the BBC's biggest outputs: 'Today' on Radio 4, and 'Six O'Clock News' and 'Ten O'Clock' News.  He is now the host of University Challenge and features on the Today Programme.

Eva Saha

Eva Saha is a professional host, emcee, and moderator. She is best known for having worked as a TV personality on the Emmy Award winning entertainment show, 190 North, on Chicago’s ABC7. Her natural, warm, and commanding presence, both on and off-camera, has also made her the host of choice for a variety of in-person and virtual-event clients including Cardinal Health, Philips Healthcare, Women in IT Awards and Thomson Reuters.

Are you looking to elevate your event to the next level? We’ll do the hard work for you and find you the perfect presenter for your event. Following an initial discussion, we’ll curate a selection of people who best fit your bill. Once we’ve booked in your host, we organise their transport to and from your event, remaining available in case you need our support.

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