Lisa Snowdon

Early life

Snowdon was born in Welwyn Garden City to insurance salesman Nigel and hairdresser Lydia Snawdon.

Modelling

A fan of Christy Turlington from age 14, Snowdon never thought about becoming a model. she was auditioned and signed up. She started working with renowned photographers and became one of Britain's top fashion models.

Snowdon is best known for her beauty commercials and high-fashion cover and spread modelling, including cover shots for Later, Vogue, Marie Claire and Elle; she was also the face for Gucci.**

She later appeared in advertisements for Mercedes-Benz, Dove soap, and Kelloggs Special K, and was the face of campaigns for Neutrogena and After Eight mint straws, the Taxiwise safety campaign and numerous catalogues. Her modelling career led to appearances in Maxim, Arena, Loaded and GQ.

Snowdon returned to modelling when she became the face and model of Avon lingerie, and was one of the models for the Marks & Spencer autumn 2010 campaign. From 2010–2014 she was the face of Belvita breakfast biscuits, appearing in adverts for the biscuits with fellow Capital FM DJ Johnny Vaughan. In 2015 she was appointed the lead-UK model for Triumph International.

Television

Snowdon's first presenting role was in 2003 on BBC3's Fightbox - a children's show in which contestants created 'avatars' to battle each other. Later she presented on MTV UK's MTV Select. She took over the role from Lisa Butcher as the "supermodel" judge and host on Britain's Next Top Model. Snowdon left the show to concentrate on her radio show and was replaced by Elle Macpherson as of season six. In autumn 2007, she was announced as the new co-presenter of Through the Keyhole with Sir David Frost on BBC One.

Snowdon had a starring role in Channel 4's short film Man's Best Friend. She also had a cameo role in Channel 4 programme, Plus One.

In 2014, Snowdon co-hosted Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose with Steve Jones. The show aired on Saturday mornings on Channel 4.

In August 2016, Snowdon guest presented five episodes of Lorraine, standing in for Lorraine Kelly. In November 2016, Snowdon was confirmed as a contestant for the sixteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She was voted off as the second celebrity to leave the jungle coming in second last place to her camp-mate Danny Baker.

In September 2022, Snowdon was crowned winner of the seventeenth series of Celebrity Masterchef.

''Strictly Come Dancing''

Snowdon took part in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing, and was partnered with Brendan Cole. They made the final and finished in 3rd place.

Radio

At the end of August 2008, it was announced that Snowdon was to be the permanent replacement for Denise van Outen on Capital London as co-host with Jonny Vaughan. In January 2010, the pair signed a two-year deal to continue presenting the show. On 1 December 2011 it was confirmed she would remain at Capital.

Snowdon was given the nickname 'Eggy' on the show by colleague Dave Berry after her penchant for boiled eggs and the smell they gave off in the studio. On 13 November 2015, she announced that she would be leaving Capital Breakfast at the end of 2015.

Charitable activities

In 2005, Snowdon became an ambassador for the Breast Cancer Care charity.

In 2008, Snowdon participated in a celebrity edition of The Apprentice as part of the BBC's biennial Sport Relief event. In 2010, she became an Ambassador of Capital FM's Help a Capital Child charity.

In November 2010, after turning on the Bond Street Christmas Lights, Snowdon was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with viral meningitis. As a result, she began raising money and acting as an ambassador for the Meningitis Trust.

Personal life

Snowdon dated Dave Loeffler from US band E.Y.C. for three years.

Book

• Just Getting Started: Lessons in Life, Love and Menopause (HarperCollins, May 2023)

References

References

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3. Warrington, Ruby. (30 March 2010). "Lisa Snowdon: the one that got away". [[The Sunday Times]].
4. Stadlen, Matthew. (2 May 2009). "5minutes with ....". BBC News.
5. [https://web.archive.org/web/20171106184548/http://www.mediabang.org/name-54379-lisa-snowdon "Lisa Snowdon"]. Retrieved 16 June 2015
6. (22 December 2008). "Plus One – Interviews – Daniel Mays on Playing Rob Black". Channel 4.
7. Fletcher, Alex. (17 April 2014). "Steve Jones, Lisa Snowdon host new Waitrose TV show". [[Digital Spy]].
8. (4 August 2016). "Lisa Snowdon is replacing Lorraine Kelly next week".
9. (21 September 2022). "Winner crowned during 2022 Celebrity MasterChef final". RTE News.
10. (31 August 2008). "Lisa Snowdon's horror at Brendan Cole pairing". [[Sunday Mirror]].
11. Plunkett, John. (28 August 2008). "Lisa Snowdon replaces Denise Van Outen on 95.8 Capital FM". The Guardian.
12. (28 August 2008). "New breakfast presenter for Capital". Radio Today.
13. Plunkett, John. (11 January 2010). "Johnny Vaughan and Lisa Snowdon sign two-year Capital deal". The Guardian.
14. [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/01/dave-berry-replace-johnny-vaughan-capital-breakfast?newsfeed=true Dave Berry to replace Johnny Vaughan on Capital breakfast show] John Plunkett, ''The Guardian'', 1 December 2011
15. (12 November 2015). "Lisa Snowdon to leave Capital FM breakfast show for 'next big adventure'".
16. [http://www.cafonline.org/default.aspx?page=15209&WT.mc_id=400 " Lisa Snowdon to appear in Sport Relief Does The Apprentice for charity"], ''[[Charities Aid Foundation]]'', 28 February 2008. Retrieved 29 February 2008
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18. [http://www.capitalfm.com/charity Charity] at Capital FM web site
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