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Ellie Costello Biography

Ellie Costello is a British in the journalism field who has worked for GB News as a presenter since June 2023. She also works as a national correspondent and a relief weekend breakfast presenter. In this capacity, she conducts live interviews, challenges politicians, and brings the most recent headlines. She joined the station in May 2021 as a National Network TV reporter broadcasting breaking news and original stories in the South East of England, including London.

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Ellie Costello Height

Costello stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Ellie Costello Age

Costello keeps her year of birth away from the limelight. Thus, her exact age is not available. On November 21, 2022, she posted a picture on her Instagram account and said she was celebrating her birthday. Annually, she celebrates her birthday every November 21st.

Personal Life

Ellie Costello Relatives and Family

Costello was born to two teachers. She grew up in Essex alongside two siblings. However, she keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Ellie Costello Spouse and Children

Costello is engaged. On November 10, 2023, she posted a picture of her and her partner and shared news of her engagement. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.

Ellie Costello Education

Costello studied at the University of Southampton when she finished her studies at Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School. In 2016, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with Modules in American Literature and Politics, and Irish Literature. She received a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism at City University in London in 2017.

Professional Life

Ellie Costello Career

Costello has worked for GB News as a presenter since June 2023. She also works as a national correspondent and a relief weekend breakfast presenter. In this capacity, she conducts live interviews, challenges politicians, and brings the most recent headlines.

Aside from her national reporting duties, she regularly presents weekend Breakfast with Stephen Dixon. She joined the station in May 2021 as a National Network TV reporter broadcasting breaking news and original stories in the South East of England, including London.

Costello’s journalism career started after she worked for the BBC World Service, before relocating to the Victoria Derbyshire Programme. While at the Victoria Derbyshire program, she sharpened her love for human-interest stories and the work of broadcasting them. Also, she gained a passion for conversing with people who don’t get the chance to air out their voices.

Costello’s most memorable stories include her at Windsor Castle when news of The Queen’s death broke, the King’s coronation, and when the MP Sir David Amess MP was killed. She loves journalism because of meeting new people who have great stories, broadcasting the most prominent events of the 21st century, and the hustle and bustle journalism brings.

Ellie Costello Net Worth

Costello has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.

Ellie Costello Salary

Costello receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he/she earns working as a presenter, national correspondent, and a relief weekend breakfast presenter.

Ellie Costello Social Media

Costello has active social media platforms i.e. Twitter and Instagram. She has a following of over 13.2K on Instagram and a following of over 27.5K on Twitter.

Ellie Costello Stalked/Leo Jones

Costello was stalked for 16 months by Leo Jones, a male viewer and former Airline star. She had previously interviewed him via Zoom where he commented about the travel industry under Covid-19 restrictions in August 2021 and again interviewed him in October of the same year before the stalking started.

Jones began following her to filming locations, and after the October interview, he inundated her with numerous inappropriate messages, to which she did not respond. After she explicitly told him to cease the messages, he complied for three months. However, when Costello blocked him on social media to prevent further contact, he escalated his actions. He appeared at her workplace, sought her out, and sent flowers and emails. Resorting to create a new Instagram account, he continued attempting to reach her.

Costello described the experience as terrifying and acknowledged its impact on her workplace demeanor. In late 2022, Jones pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment at St Albans Magistrates’ Court. Costello provided evidence from behind a curtain during the court proceedings. Jones received a suspended prison sentence and a five-year restraining order as a result of his actions. She also posted a message on her Instagram account raising awareness of stalking and talking about how the encounter impacted her life.

Ellie Costello Eye Surgery

In June 2023, Costello underwent laser eye surgery. Since the age of 7, she has had problems with her eyesight making her wear glasses and contact lenses.

Ellie Costello Instagram

Costello has a following of over 13.2K on Instagram where she regularly posts about her personal and professional life. CLick to view her Instagram account.