Kirsty Gallacher

TV presenter and household name Kirsty Gallacher started out as a sports presenter and has turned her skills to fronting some of the country’s most popular TV shows, including The National Lottery, Gladiators and Soccer Aid, and is one of Sky Sports’ most versatile and popular faces.

Born in Edinburgh but raised in Surrey, Kirsty graduated from the London College of Fashion, and went straight into a job as an editorial assistant at Sky Sports where she was soon spotted and placed in front of the camera. Sky Sports News and Soccer AM brought her to the attention of producers, and she was soon picked to present of RI:SE for Channel 4.

In 2009, Kirsty hosted a segment on ITV1 Saturday Night show Ant & Dec, which followed her stint as the face of Gladiators, alongside football legend Ian Wright. She also fronted Only Fools On Horses , where celebrities were challenged to a showjumping competition to raise money for Sports Relief and in 2015, was a participant on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.

Kirsty hosted her own sports and entertainment show for BBC Radio Five Live on Saturday mornings, presented a weekly golf series, where she has interviewed sporting luminaries and other major public figures, and was the host of Kirsty’s Home Video’s and TV Meltdown on Sky One.

Having previously enjoyed a successful 20-year career at Sky Sport News, anchoring their flagship show, Kirsty is now the host of her own live show on Smooth Radio every Saturday afternoon.

She is also ambassador of numerous charities including Born Free and Battersea Dogs Home, both supporting causes very close to Kirsty's heart.

A versatile presenter, Kirsty’s charm and glamour will impress all kinds of audiences as she makes a brilliant facilitator for live events and a delightful awards host.