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Jess Eva

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Jess Eva
Born
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Radio host, television personality, author
Years active2018-present
Known forThe Block, I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Studio 10
PartnerNorm Hogan
Children2

Jess Eva is an Australian radio host, television personality and author known for her appearances on reality television and for co-hosting a breakfast radio show in Sydney.

Early life

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Eva grew up with no electricity until she was about eighteen, “People say it’s a bit unusual, but I grew up with it so for me it’s normal”, she explained on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! in 2021.[1] She was a lawn bowls player from a young age and eventually became a lawn bowls champion.[2]

Career

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Eva appeared as a contestant on the fourteenth season of The Block in 2018 alongside her partner Norm Hogan.[3]

Eva co-hosted the Triple M breakfast show in Sydney alongside Mark "MG" Geyer and Chris Page from 2019 to Nov 2022.[4]

In 2021, she appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.[5] She finished in third place. Also in 2021, Eva released her first book, “Why Wouldn’t Ya”.[6]

Eva appeared as a recurring presenter on the morning talk show Studio 10.[7] In November 2022, Sarah Harris announced her departure from the show and Eva was brought in as a temporary co-host alongside Tristan MacManus until the end of 2022. Eva continued to occur regularly as a contributor and fill in host into 2023.[8]

Personal life

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Eva has two children with her partner Norm Hogan.[9] While appearing on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia in 2021, she opened up to Abbie Chatfield about how she suffered from postnatal depression for twelve months after the birth of her son.[10]

Television appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Fowler, Bella (26 January 2021). "Jess Eva opens up about difficult upbringing on I'm A Celeb". News.com.au.
  2. ^ "Check it out - Jess used to be a lawn bowls champion!". The Block Shop. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  3. ^ Chandra, Jessica. "How former Blockheads Jess Eva and Norm Hogan spent their entire $290k winnings". 9 now.
  4. ^ Siron, Claudia (28 October 2019). "Jess Eva on her shift from regional to metro radio". Media Week.
  5. ^ Fowler, Bella (26 January 2021). "Jess Eva opens up about difficult upbringing and career beginnings on I'm A Celeb". News.com.au.
  6. ^ "Why Wouldn't Ya? - Pan Macmillan AU". Pan Macmillan Australia. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  7. ^ "Jess Eva on Studio 10". Twitter. 28 January 2022.
  8. ^ Fowler, Bella (24 December 2022). "Natasha Exelby leaves Studio 10". News.com.au.
  9. ^ "Jess Eva Calls Out Parental Pressure To Have The "Right Options" For Kids' Lunchboxes". Triple M. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  10. ^ Begg, Charlotte (2021-01-27). "Humble beginnings and jungle bugs in her ears: Jess Eva's life before and after reality TV". Mamamia. Retrieved 2022-08-10.