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Olivia Kemp

I am a fast-track NCTJ trainee at News Associates, the UK's No.1 Journalism School, due to complete the course in January 2025.

I am also a Showbusiness Reporter on placement with the Daily Mail, where I cover red carpet events, A-list parties, and provide live coverage alongside crafting exclusive stories for a global audience. 

My bylines span print and digital platforms, including Daily Mail, MailOnline, and the Mail on Sunday.

In 2022 I graduated from Durham University with First Class Honours in English Literature. I continued my studies at Durham to graduate in 2024 with Distinction in MA in English Literary Studies. 

I am also a proud recipient of the Journalism Diversity Fund, and remain committed to using my experiences to inspire people from all backgrounds to speak boldly, and confidently, on issues close to their hearts.


Featured Articles

Explore a selection of my work below.

Mail Online •

EXCLUSIVE: Gabby Logan sparks BBC woke Row over 'Happy Festive Season' comment

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
It’s a show designed to celebrate the year’s greatest sporting triumphs.But this year the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year has sparked backlash following an unusual sign-off by presenter Gabby Logan.Instead of wishing viewers a traditional ‘Merry Christmas,’ the 51-year-old opted for a more neutral ‘happy festive season,’ which has stoked yet more accusations that the Corporation has gone woke a...
Mail Online •

Husbands who take on more housework improve their wives' mental health

By OLIVIA KEMP
Husbands who help around the house aren't just pulling their weight – they're improving their wives' mental health.

Research shows that when men take on more cooking, cleaning and ironing duties, their female partners are less likely to suffer with depression.

The study, by scientists in South Korea, found that for every extra hour of housework a husband does, his wife's chance...
Mail Online •

Wallace And Gromit creator had to convince Peter Kay to return

By OLIVIA KEMP and MADISON BURGESS
Wallace And Gromit creator Nick Park has revealed he had to beg Peter Kay to come out of  TV retirement and appear as Inspector Mackintosh in the highly-anticipated Christmas special.Making a big comeback for the animated duo, Vengeance Most Fowl will premiere on Christmas Day on BBC iPlayer and BBC One - and it's Peter's first TV role in four years.Wallace and Gromit are set to encou...
Mail Online •

Frail Phil Collins, 73, makes an emotional return to his drum kit

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
A frail-looking Phil Collins is making an emotional return to the drum kit after being forced to retire due to long-standing neck and back issues.The former Genesis frontman, 73, known for his iconic drumming and powerful vocals, features in a new documentary, Phil Collins: Drummer First.Premiering next week, the documentary will see the music icon recount his life story in his own words,...
Mail Online •

EXCLUSIVE: Alarming reason strokes are rocketing in men under 40

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
Experts have raised the alarm about a dramatic surge in strokes among millenial men — and have blamed junk food diets and increases in heavy boozing, as well as stressful, modern lives for the trend.A MailOnline analysis of NHS data has revealed that strokes among men aged under 39 have jumped by nearly a quarter over the last two decades.In comparison, life-threatening attacks in women...
Mail Online •

EXCLUSIVE: Greg Davies and Alex Horne reveal the star they want on Taskmaster

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
Taskmaster's Greg Davies has revealed the Hollywood star he would love to appear on the popular show - as well as the royal who 'hasn't returned his calls'.

The comedian and his Taskmaster co-creator Alex Horne were all smiles as they attended the 63rd Rose d'Or Awards on Monday evening.

And it proved a triumphant night for the pair, as their beloved series took home the prize...
Mail Online •

'Men get sexy, we get haggard': Halle Berry shares beauty standards

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
She stunned the world when she proudly declared that her vagina is 'juicy like a peach' since menopause.But now Halle Berry is speaking out about a deeper concern: that she 'wishes' someone would say something other than 'you're so pretty'.In an interview with Fortune Magazine, the Oscar-winning actress opened up about her frustration with being reduced to her looks, and her mission to embrace ageing nat...
Mail Online •

Eva Longoria returns to 'dystopian' US for a Hollywood party

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
She may have vowed to leave the United States after Donald Trump's election win, but this week Eva Longoria made a dazzling return to Los Angeles as she mingled with stars at the Elle Women in Hollywood event.Pictured embracing Demi Moore inside the Four Seasons Hotel, the Desperate Housewives star, 49, exuded glamour as she wore a shimmering gold one-shoulder gown with her long brunette h...
Mail Online •

EXCLUSIVE: Dame Arlene Phillips says Amy Dowden needs 'needs rest and care'

By DOLLY BUSBY and OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
Dame Arlene Philips has voiced her concern for Amy Dowden and said she needs care and rest after she collapsed backstage on Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing.Welsh ballroom dancer Amy, 34, who is understood to be in remission after battling breast cancer, was taken to hospital and is reportedly ‘doing much better’ but will not be returning to Strictly this week.The former judg...
Mail Online •

Is Nicole Kidman Hollywood's ultimate cougar?

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
Off screen, she has been happily married to 56-year-old singer Keith Urban for two decades.But her on-screen alter egos are earning Nicole Kidman a reputation as the ultimate cougar.The 57-year-old has been cast opposite a roster of increasingly youthful male stars. This year she was paired with Brian Tee, who is ten years her junior and played her husband in the Amazon series Expats. Then s...
Mail Online •

Ex Strictly pro Ian Waite tells BBC 'don't hire Italians' for show

By OLIVIA KEMP FOR MAILONLINE
Since Strictly began 20 years ago Italian dancers have become a staple of the Saturday night show.But amid the ongoing bullying furore, the much-loved former Strictly pro, Ian Waite, has made a controversial plea to ban the nationality from partaking in the competition.Giovanni Pernice, 34, exited the show in April following bullying allegations from his dance partner, Amanda Abbington a...

For the South West Londoner

South West Londoner •

WATCH: London's Stand Up to Racism protest unfolds as Tommy Robinson supporters march nearby

On Saturday 26 October, around 20,000 people gathered in central London for a Stand Up to Racism rally.
Protestors filled Piccadilly Circus, waving banners and chanting against what they described as hate and division.
Groups and charities, such as Care4Calais, were among those highlighting the struggles of refugees, who they argued are often scapegoated by far-right rhetoric.
South West Londoner •

New comedy night launches at The Sun Pub in Clapham

A new comedy night is landing in Clapham, promising to deliver a perfect blend of laughter and libations.
Comedy at The Sun is set to launch on Thursday 26 September at The Sun, 47 Old Town, Clapham.
The opening line-up will feature a blend of established comedians, including acts from ITV2, and emerging names from the UK comedy circuit.
Ollie Taylor, the event creator, was inspired to start the show after identifying a gap in south west London’s entertainment scene.

Education

NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism, News Associates (2024-2025)
MA English Literary Studies with Distinction, Durham University (2022-2023)
First Class Honours BA English Literature, Durham University (2019-2022)

A*A*A*A* in A-Levels (English Literature, History, Sociology, EPQ) 

Experience

Showbusiness Reporter: Daily Mail, MailOnline, Mail on Sunday (2024-present)
Reporter: South West Londoner (2024-present)

Reporter placement: Reach plc (Aug 2024)

Brand Ambassador: Raptor Marketing (2023-2024)

Publicity Director: Walk on Charity Fashion Show (2022-2023)

Writer and Illustrator: Palatinate Newspaper (2021-2023)