Chloe Madeley
Encyclopedia
Chloe Madeley is a British
television presenter
, freelance
journalist
, and model
. She is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
. She has a brother, Jack (born 19 April 1986), and two older half-brothers: Dan and Tom Henshaw, (twins born 2 March 1977) from her mother's first marriage to David Henshaw.
Madeley attended Leeds Trinity & All Saints College
(whose degrees used to be awarded by Leeds University) in 2006-2007, where she lived in Kirkstall Halls. She met her now ex-boyfriend David McNidder while studying there. Madeley left the college after one term due to media premonitions of her appearing on ITV reality television
shows in the future.
Madeley also moved to Newcastle upon Tyne
for a while to work and present for The Teenage Cancer Trust
. In June 2009 she began a column in Now magazine.
In January 2010, Madeley participated in Celebrity Quitters, programme where five celebrities attempted to give up smoking using NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy).
In March 2010, it was announced that Madeley would be presenting Live From Studio Five
for one week before Emma Willis
took over from Melinda Messenger
.
In 2011 Madeley participated as a contestant on the skating show Dancing on Ice
, paired with French skater Michael Zenezini
. Madeley reached the final three of the competition which included former EastEnders
actor, Sam Attwater
, and children's television presenter, Laura Hamilton
. She received third place in the competition.
to the thief. Father Richard famously shook his fist on the next day's edition of Richard & Judy
, saying: "I'd just like to make a gesture at this point to the person who stole our daughter's mobile phone."
page emerged in February 2009 showing her smoking cannabis
. Madeley's father Richard
has since defended his daughter stating that it was "just a bong
" and that he "couldn't give a stuff".
On 16 August 2009, she was arrested and charged with drunk driving after her car was found crashed, and rolled over on its roof, in north London. This was confirmed by the Metropolitan Police
. The court heard that she had drunk two cocktails before the crash, and her car clipped another vehicle and overturned. She was disqualified for 20 months.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
television presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
, freelance
Freelancer
A freelancer, freelance worker, or freelance is somebody who is self-employed and is not committed to a particular employer long term. These workers are often represented by a company or an agency that resells their labor and that of others to its clients with or without project management and...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. She is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
Early life
Madeley was born in ManchesterManchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
. She has a brother, Jack (born 19 April 1986), and two older half-brothers: Dan and Tom Henshaw, (twins born 2 March 1977) from her mother's first marriage to David Henshaw.
Madeley attended Leeds Trinity & All Saints College
Leeds Trinity & All Saints
Leeds Trinity University College is an independent higher education institution which offers foundation and undergraduate degrees, as well as postgraduate qualifications...
(whose degrees used to be awarded by Leeds University) in 2006-2007, where she lived in Kirkstall Halls. She met her now ex-boyfriend David McNidder while studying there. Madeley left the college after one term due to media premonitions of her appearing on ITV reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
shows in the future.
Media career
Madeley first came to the public eye during a stint presenting Big Brother's Big Mouth with her brother Jack. Since then, Madeley has done numerous modelling shoots (including one with FHM magazine) and presenting jobs on Richard & Judy programmes, largely as a roaming reporter. In January 2009 she was named as the new face of Ultimo underwear.Madeley also moved to Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
for a while to work and present for The Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. The units are dedicated areas for teenage patients, who are involved in their concept and creation...
. In June 2009 she began a column in Now magazine.
In January 2010, Madeley participated in Celebrity Quitters, programme where five celebrities attempted to give up smoking using NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy).
In March 2010, it was announced that Madeley would be presenting Live From Studio Five
Live from Studio Five
Live From Studio Five was an early evening, British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. The show was presented by Kate Walsh and a line-up of other co-presenters during its run. It consisted of interviews and discussing topical issues, with an emphasis on showbusiness...
for one week before Emma Willis
Emma Willis
Emma Willis is a British television presenter of such shows as Big Brother's Little Brother for its final series in 2010 and co-presenter of the now defunct Live From Studio Five the same year....
took over from Melinda Messenger
Melinda Messenger
Melinda Jayne Messenger is an English ex-glamour model, Page 3 Girl and a former presenter on the magazine programme Live from Studio Five. She is currently co-broadcaster of the reality show Cowboy Builders.-Biography:...
.
In 2011 Madeley participated as a contestant on the skating show Dancing on Ice
Dancing on Ice (series 6)
The sixth series of Dancing on Ice started on 9 January 2011 and ended on 27 March 2011 on ITV. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby return as hosts whilst Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return to mentor the celebrities...
, paired with French skater Michael Zenezini
Michael Zenezini
Michael Zenezini is a French ice dancer. He is a former French junior champion. In 2011, he competed on Dancing on Ice with Chloe Madeley.- Competitive :...
. Madeley reached the final three of the competition which included former EastEnders
EastEnders
EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
actor, Sam Attwater
Sam Attwater
Samuel "Sam" Attwater is an English actor and singer best known for playing Leon Small in the British soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20...
, and children's television presenter, Laura Hamilton
Laura Hamilton
Laura Hamilton is a British television presenter who participated in Dancing on Ice 2011 finishing in second place.-Early career:...
. She received third place in the competition.
Personal life
Madeley was mugged in March 2007, losing her mobile phoneMobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
to the thief. Father Richard famously shook his fist on the next day's edition of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy was a British magazine/chat show which was presented by married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. It originally aired on Channel 4 from 2001 to 2008 but later moved to digital channel Watch in October 2008. It featured the world's most famous stars, along with their Book Club...
, saying: "I'd just like to make a gesture at this point to the person who stole our daughter's mobile phone."
Controversy
There was controversy when pictures from Madeley's FacebookFacebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
page emerged in February 2009 showing her smoking cannabis
Cannabis
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. These three taxa are indigenous to Central Asia, and South Asia. Cannabis has long been used for fibre , for seed and seed oils, for medicinal purposes, and as a...
. Madeley's father Richard
Richard Madeley
Richard Madeley is a British television presenter and columnist. With his wife Judy Finnigan, Madeley has presented This Morning and later the weekday chat show Richard & Judy...
has since defended his daughter stating that it was "just a bong
Bong
A bong is a filtration device/apparatus generally used for smoking cannabis, tobacco,or other herbal substances.In construction and function a bong is similar to a hookah, except smaller and more portable...
" and that he "couldn't give a stuff".
On 16 August 2009, she was arrested and charged with drunk driving after her car was found crashed, and rolled over on its roof, in north London. This was confirmed by the Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan police
Metropolitan Police is a generic title for the municipal police force for a major metropolitan area, and it may be part of the official title of the force...
. The court heard that she had drunk two cocktails before the crash, and her car clipped another vehicle and overturned. She was disqualified for 20 months.