Laura Anderson
Laura Anderson | |
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| Born | 23 April 1989 Stirling, Scotland, UK |
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| Television | Love Island Celebrity Karaoke Club Celebs Go Dating |
| Children | 1 |
Laura Anderson (born 23 April 1989) is a British television and radio personality. In 2018, she was the runner-up on the fourth series of Love Island. In 2022, she was a finalist on Celebrity Karaoke Club and also appeared on Celebs Go Dating. In April 2024, Laura was announced as the new co-host of Capital Breakfast on Capital Scotland, alongside Fat Brestovci.
Life and career
[edit]Anderson was born on 23 April 1989 in Stirling, Scotland to Barbara and David Anderson.[1][2] Prior to appearing on television, she was an air hostess working for the airline Emirates.[3] In 2018, Anderson became a contestant on the fourth series of Love Island.[2][4][5][6] Throughout the series she was coupled up with Wes Nelson, Jack Fowler and Paul Knops, the latter of whom she reached the final with and finished as the runners-up, behind winners Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham.[7][8][9][10] From 2019 to 2020, she presented the podcast Laura Anderson's First. In each episode, she spoke to people about their challenging experiences.[11] In 2022, she was a contestant on the third series of Celebrity Karaoke Club.[12][13] She joined the club on the first day and reached the final after surviving the bottom two twice.[14] Anderson was previously in a relationship with Another Level singer Dane Bowers and resided with him in Dubai.[15] Following their split in August 2022, Anderson signed up to appear on the eleventh series of Celebs Go Dating that same month and started a relationship with former Hollyoaks and Footballers' Wives actor, Gary Lucy.[16][17] In February 2023, Anderson announced her pregnancy with Lucy,[18] while at the same time announcing the couple's separation.[19] Lucy was present at the birth of their daughter in September 2023, but Anderson refused to comment on whether the two had reconciled, and asked fans not to pry.[20]
In April 2024, Laura was announced as the new co-host of Capital Breakfast on Capital Scotland, alongside Fat Brestovci.[21]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Love Island | Contestant; series 4 runner-up | [2] |
| 2022 | Celebrity Karaoke Club | Contestant; series 3 finalist | [12] |
| 2022 | Celebs Go Dating | Main cast; series 11 | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Love Island: Laura Anderson's birth certificate reveals her real age after days of speculation". Metro. 11 June 2018. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Who is Laura Anderson? Meet the Love Island contestant and air hostess". Radio Times. 30 July 2018. Archived from the original on 12 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Love Island's Laura Anderson 'moving back to Dubai after struggling in lockdown'". Daily Mirror. 5 April 2021. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Laura Anderson". ITV. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "New Love Island contestant Laura really reminds people of someone…". Radio Times. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Meet Laura: Our mile-high minx". ITV. 29 May 2018. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Love Island's Laura approaches Megan after getting dumped by Wes". Digital Spy. 27 June 2018. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Laura breaks things off with Jack". ITV. 8 July 2018. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Love Island fans call Laura Anderson "an actual angel" after this sweet gesture". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series". BBC News. 30 July 2018. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Laura Anderson's First". BBC. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Celebrity Karaoke Club returns to ITV2 this summer". ITV Press. 26 April 2022. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Celebrity Karaoke Club 2022 cast: Meet the new line up of celebrities!". TellyMix. 6 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Celebrity Karaoke Club Series 3 - Episode 6". ITV. 11 June 2022. Archived from the original on 11 June 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Love Island's Laura Anderson gets back together with ex-boyfriend Dane Bowers". Digital Spy. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Love Island's Laura Anderson announces split from Dane Bowers after five years". Digital Spy. 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Love Island's Laura Anderson 'latest star joining Celebs Go Dating' following Dane Bowers split". Metro. 9 August 2022. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Amin, Megan (15 February 2023). "Laura Anderson pregnant with first baby with boyfriend Gary Lucy: "Our hearts are full"". Metro. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Adejobi, Alicia (19 February 2023). "Gary Lucy reveals "impossible" situation caused Laura Anderson split before pregnancy". Metro. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Laura Anderson makes candid admissions about 'torturous' birth of daughter Bonnie". 13 September 2023.
- ^ Collins, Steve (3 March 2024). "Love Island's Laura Anderson signs to Capital Scotland Breakfast". Radio Today. Retrieved 3 March 2024.