British journalist and newsreader Charlene White is a well-known face on our TV screens, presenting both Loose Women and the ITV news. She also took part in I'm a Celebrity 2022 where we saw her taking part in trials and getting to grips with jungle living.
If you're interested in learning more about Charlene, here's everything you need to know...
How old is Charlene White?
Born on 22 June 1980, Charlene is currently 44.
Charlene White's career
Charlene first joined ITV in 2008 where she worked as a newscaster for ITV news at 5.30pm. She has held several roles at the channel since, appearing on ITV Lunchtime, Evening and Weekend news and even went on to make history when she became the first black woman to present ITV News at Ten in 2014.
In 2019, Charlene was announced as the lead presenter of ITV News London's main 6pm programme. Two years later, she joined Loose Women as a regular presenter following Andrea McLean's departure from the show.
Who is Charlene White's partner?
Although she likes to keep her love life private, Charlene has been in a long-term relationship with her partner Andy Woodfield (44) for several years and they live together in South London with their two children. The couple met at a friend's party back in 2015 and Charlene once wrote in the Guardian: "I knew from the moment I met him at a friend’s party the year before, that he was 'the one'."
The pair are not married, but Charlene has mentioned that some people ask if they will ever become husband and wife and speaking at the Circus Extreme launch night in West London, she said: “They’re (Loose Women cast) are obsessed with me getting married, but I’m happy with the way that we are and it kind of works for us. I know that a lot of the married Loose Women find that strange, but it works for us.”
Charlene recently opened up in an interview about why the couple won’t ever get married. In an interview with best magazine she said her and partner Andy, feel they are "linked together forever" and believe "life is great as it is."
She also cited the financial problems with tying the knot. She said: "I have a million members in my family, so even if I wanted to do it, it would be a very expensive day – and weddings are expensive enough!"
Charlene White's children
Charlene White and Andy have two children together, Alfie, six and Florence, four. While Charlene likes to share photos of her children on social media, she is careful to keep their faces hidden.
While away from her family, the Loose Women panellist says she will take great pride in trying to find out more about people. "I can be sat with someone at dinner who I don’t know and I love to find out lots about them. There is nothing wrong with getting to know people. I love to listen and I like consoling people."
Charlene White Celebrity Gogglebox
She has appeared alongside her pal, comedian and fellow Loose Women star Judi Love, on multiple series of Celebrity Gogglebox on Channel 4, commenting on the latest topical news and TV programmes.
Charlene White I'm a Celebrity
Talking about her decision to join the ITV show, Charlene said: "There aren’t that many opportunities to have when you get older and it will be nice to see if I can do this. I’ve given birth to two kids in quick succession, survived that and lived to tell the tale! So, I feel it’s now right to take on another big challenge."
For Charlene, I'm a Celeb was a chance to share the real her with viewers. "When you work in news, people assume you are one person. I love music, dancing, clubbing and a good box of greasy chicken and chips! I want people to see that I am just a regular girl from South London who reads the news."
“It’s going to be very strange not being able to find out what is happening in the world," the presenter added. "The UK is on a constant cycle of change and by the time I have come out of the camp, we could have had another change of Government or another change of leader!"
Charlene admitted being away from her family would be tough. "I am going to miss our daily routine with the kids, I am going to miss waking up with them and having quiet time before the school run and that’s what is going to get me tearing up. It will be weird."
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