Marina Purkiss
Marina Purkiss | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marina Nigrelli |
| Alma mater | University of Portsmouth |
| Spouse | Ben Purkiss |
| Children | 2 |
Marina Purkiss (née Nigrelli) is a British political commentator who rose to prominence in 2022 with commentaries on politics and current affairs on mainstream television, including Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and Good Morning Britain on ITV.
Biography
Purkiss was born in the UK to Italian parents. She grew up in Harrow, and made an early appearance on a BBC website as an inconsolable fan after Italy was knocked out of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.[1] Purkiss graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in marketing in 2007, and then worked as a marketing manager for 15 years.[2][3]
Purkiss first became politically engaged in 2016, following the EU referendum,[4] using social media as a platform for commentary. Purkiss has over 400,000 followers on Twitter, is a contributor to Byline Times, and co-hosts a 'politically charged (but fun)' podcast, The Trawl, with Jemma Forte.[5]
In April 2023, a discussion between Purkiss and Conservative politician Jacob Rees Mogg on GB News went viral. She later stated that she would never appear on GB News again.[6][7] Later that week, Purkiss was a guest for the first time on the topical BBC TV panel game Have I Got News For You.[8]
Personal life
Purkiss is married to Ben Purkiss, a former professional footballer. They have two children and live in London.[9] She was previously engaged to footballer Richard Lee with whom she appeared on Channel 4's Couples Come Dine With Me on 7 May 2015.[10]
References
- ↑ "Tears in Italian Soho". BBC News. 18 June 2002.
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinalauren/?originalSubdomain=uk
- ↑ Pearse, Justin (19 August 2020). "My Digital Hero: Marina Nigrelli, Adobe". New Digital Age.
- ↑ "Marina Purkiss | Political Commentator, Writer & Campaigner". Marina Purkiss.
- ↑ "Oxford Debate. Trust, Corruption, and Politicians | Oxford Literary Festival". OxfordLiteraryFestival.org.
- ↑ Lewis, Ffion (26 April 2023). "Jacob Rees Mogg 'destroyed' by Marina Purkiss in interview". WalesOnline.
- ↑ "Jacob Rees-Mogg Clashes With His Own GB News Guest Over The 'Disgusting' Government". HuffPost UK. 26 April 2023.
- ↑ "Have I Got News For You Series 65, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide.
- ↑ Gohil, Neha (22 October 2021). "British-Italian woman slams 'chaos' after being held up at Border Force". MyLondon.
- ↑ Street, Tim (8 May 2015). "Brentford keeper serves up a treat on Come Dine With Me". getwestlondon. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
