Jess Eva

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Jess Eva
Born
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Radio host, television personality, author
Years active2018-present
Known for The 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.

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Early life

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

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. It is not yet confirmed who will permanently replace Harris in 2023. [8]

Personal life

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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