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Belfast Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Goodbye La La Land': Former BBC Ireland correspondent Emma Vardy bids farewell to Los Angeles
Former BBC Ireland correspondent Emma Vardy has bid an official goodbye to the United States as she moves on from her role as LA correspondent within the organisation. Last week, the Southampton-born journalist, who was the BBC's Ireland correspondent and regularly in Northern Ireland from 2018 to 2023, shared a photo on social media of her presenting on the BBC News channel for the first time.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Former BBC Breakfast star shares major new TV gig – after admitting to landing her first job in the pub
A FORMER BBC Breakfast star has shared her major new TV gig - after admitting to landing her first job in the pub. Emma Vardy stepped in to cover part of Nina Warhurst's maternity leave on BBC Breakfast, before heading off to Hollywood to become the BBC's LA Correspondent 3 Former BBC Breakfast star Emma Vardy shares her major new TV gig – after admitting to landing her first job in the pub Credit: BBC 3 Emma has said that the new role feels like a milestone for her Credit: Twitter 3 Emma presented on BBC Breakfast before she headed to LA Credit: Twitter Rising star Emma has shared another major life update with her fans, revealing her first stint as an anchor on BBC rolling news. Proud Emma shared a picture of herself presenting a bulletin and captioned it: "My very first job was making tea and printing scripts for rolling news presenters at Sky. "Today was my first day in the chair doing rolling news for the BBC and feels like a milestone!!" In a second post she added: "Skipped uni worked in pubs, met some people from sky news, asked for a job, got a job on nightshifts doing tea, printing, and emptying bins!" She then continued in a third post: "Ok while we're on career storytime, as well as the bins. "One of my other tasks at Sky News (in the wake of 9/11), was to collect the presenters mail from the postroom. "Take it to a warehouse, put on rubber gloves, open each letter & shake it to check for anthrax." Emma, who is married to football coach Aaron Adams, was immediately flooded with replies from her followers. "Congratulations and best wishes on the new post - no better woman for the job, you were fab here in Northern Ireland," said one fan. Watch as BBC Breakfast star returns to the show a year after exit Another added: "So very proud of this (fellow) Soton gal. Her journalistic integrity has always shone through. "Nothing as humbling as making tea and standing by the printer - we've all been there and know the value of work." "Many congratulations. Dedication, hard work and persistence pays off. Enjoy your success," said a third. As another added: "I started from nothing too as have a lot of my friends. "Shows that focus, hard work and overcoming obstacles helps build your quality of life for later years. "All the best with your career and well done for becoming someone to look up to." Emma also posted a video on Instagram showing a behind-the-scenes look at her role, which said: 'Bit of a first for me today sitting in That Chair - presenting rolling news. "Waiting in the wings knowing anything could break, and you have to deal with it! Can confirm three hrs goes like a flash.'
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Former BBC Breakfast star shares major new TV gig – after admitting to landing her first job in the pub
A FORMER BBC Breakfast star has shared her major new TV gig - after admitting to landing her first job in the pub. Emma Vardy stepped in to cover part of 's maternity leave on BBC Breakfast , before heading off to Hollywood to become the 3 Former BBC Breakfast star Emma Vardy shares her major new TV gig – after admitting to landing her first job in the pub Credit: BBC 3 Emma has said that the new role feels like a milestone for her Credit: Twitter 3 Emma presented on BBC Breakfast before she headed to LA Credit: Twitter Rising star Emma has shared another major life update with her fans, revealing her first stint as an anchor on BBC rolling news. Proud Emma shared a picture of herself presenting a bulletin and captioned it: "My very first job was making tea and printing scripts for rolling news presenters at Sky. "Today was my first day in the chair doing rolling news for the BBC and feels like a milestone!!" Emma Vardy In a second post she added: "Skipped uni worked in pubs, met some people from sky news, asked for a job, got a job on nightshifts doing tea, printing, and emptying bins!" She then continued in a third post: "Ok while we're on career storytime, as well as the bins. "One of my other tasks at Sky News (in the wake of 9/11), was to collect the presenters mail from the postroom. "Take it to a warehouse, put on rubber gloves, open each letter & shake it to check for anthrax." Most read in News TV Emma, who is married to football coach Aaron Adams, was immediately flooded with replies from her followers. "Congratulations and best wishes on the new post - no better woman for the job, you were fab here in Northern Ireland," said one fan. Watch as BBC Breakfast star returns to the show a year after exit Another added: "So very proud of this (fellow) Soton gal. Her journalistic integrity has always shone through. "Nothing as humbling as making tea and standing by the printer - we've all been there and know the value of work." " Many congratulations. Dedication, hard work and persistence pays off. Enjoy your success ," said a third. As another added: "I started from nothing too as have a lot of my friends. "Shows that focus, hard work and overcoming obstacles helps build your quality of life for later years. "All the best with your career and well done for becoming someone to look up to." Emma also posted a video on Instagram showing a behind-the-scenes look at her role, which said: 'Bit of a first for me today sitting in That Chair - presenting rolling news. "Waiting in the wings knowing anything could break, and you have to deal with it! Can confirm three hrs goes like a flash.'
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Earthquake hits Hollywood as stars gather for Oscars afterparty
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake has hit Hollywood as some of the globe's top stars began celebrating after the Oscars. The earthquake's epicentre was measured in North Hollywood, just miles from where the awards ceremony was hosted at the Dolby Theatre. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake struck shortly after 22:00 local time as celebrities were gathering at the popular Vanity Fair afterparty. Those in the area reported a sudden jolt of energy, with some screaming and seeing high-rise buildings wobbling like jelly. The US Geological Survey (USGS), which tracks such events, said the earthquake was felt miles across Los Angeles. There was no tsunami alert issued as a result of the relatively minor earthquake. The Los Angeles Fire Department said that the earthquake was felt across downtown Los Angeles but the agency was not entering into "Earthquake Mode" over the incident. For stronger earthquakes, first responders and officials do assessments of the area to ensure there is no structural damage to buildings and infrastructure. RECAP: How the Oscars unfolded this year BEST MOMENTS: A payback kiss, a surprise win, and defying gravity WATCH: Highlights of the show in 180 seconds FASHION: See the best looks from the red carpet The quake is among about 40 that have hit Southern California since the start of March - though nearly all of these were magnitude 1 earthquakes that aren't typically felt by residents, according to USGS data reviewed by the BBC. Last month, there was a magnitude 3.7 earthquake that struck the nearby Malibu area. In December, a strong magnitude 7 earthquake jolted northern California and caused a short tsunami alert for those in northern California and southern Oregon. BBC correspondents covering the Academy Awards in the heart of Hollywood reported fierce shaking and even some screams as the sudden jolt scared visitors. To some, it sounded like a bomb went off with the rumble. One resident called it the biggest earthquake she'd felt and was surprised it was only a magnitude 3.9. "I felt that in my bones," she remarked. The BBC's Emma Vardy said she was retouching her makeup for some final Oscars filming when the quake struck. Her diamond earrings wobbled in the mirror and she realized the high-rise she was in was shaking. "I have felt a lot of quakes over the past two years in Los Angeles but currently, I am on the 15th floor of our media centre in Hollywood," she remarked. "Feeling a building of that size move around like jelly is quite an experience." Sam Granville and Emma Vardy contributed to this report. The full list of Oscar winners A payback kiss, a surprise win, and defying gravity at the Oscars Anora sweeps the board at the Oscars Stars turn on the style on Oscars red carpet - in pictures
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Earthquake hits Hollywood as stars gather for Oscars afterparty
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake has hit Hollywood as some of the globe's top stars began celebrating after the Oscars. The earthquake's epicentre was measured in North Hollywood, just miles from where the awards ceremony was hosted at the Dolby Theatre. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake struck shortly after 22:00 local time as celebrities were gathering at the popular Vanity Fair afterparty. Those in the area reported a sudden jolt of energy, with some screaming and seeing high-rise buildings wobbling like jelly. The US Geological Survey (USGS), which tracks such events, said the earthquake was felt miles across Los Angeles. There was no tsunami alert issued as a result of the relatively minor earthquake. The Los Angeles Fire Department said that the earthquake was felt across downtown Los Angeles but the agency was not entering into "Earthquake Mode" over the incident. For stronger earthquakes, first responders and officials do assessments of the area to ensure there is no structural damage to buildings and infrastructure. RECAP: How the Oscars unfolded this yearBEST MOMENTS: A payback kiss, a surprise win, and defying gravityWATCH: Highlights of the show in 180 secondsFASHION: See the best looks from the red carpetThe quake is among about 40 that have hit Southern California since the start of March - though nearly all of these were magnitude 1 earthquakes that aren't typically felt by residents, according to USGS data reviewed by the BBC. Last month, there was a magnitude 3.7 earthquake that struck the nearby Malibu area. In December, a strong magnitude 7 earthquake jolted northern California and caused a short tsunami alert for those in northern California and southern Oregon. BBC correspondents covering the Academy Awards in the heart of Hollywood reported fierce shaking and even some screams as the sudden jolt scared visitors. To some, it sounded like a bomb went off with the rumble. One resident called it the biggest earthquake she'd felt and was surprised it was only a magnitude 3.9. "I felt that in my bones," she remarked. The BBC's Emma Vardy said she was retouching her makeup for some final Oscars filming when the quake struck. Her diamond earrings wobbled in the mirror and she realized the high-rise she was in was shaking. "I have felt a lot of quakes over the past two years in Los Angeles but currently, I am on the 15th floor of our media centre in Hollywood," she remarked. "Feeling a building of that size move around like jelly is quite an experience." Sam Granville and Emma Vardy contributed to this report.
