Kayleigh Trappe

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Kayleigh Trappe
Born (1995-10-09) 9 October 1995 (age 29)
County Monaghan, Ireland
Occupations
  • Social media personality
  • Television presenter
Years active2022–present

Kayleigh Trappe (born 9 October 1995) is an Irish social media and television personality from Co. Monaghan in Ireland. She is known for her comedy videos on the social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok. [1] [2]

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Career

Trappe has gained much public attention from her lip-syncing videos of the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, [3] Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy, [4] Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams, [5] Roy Keane [6] and Maura Higgins. [7]

On 2 March 2024, Trappe won 'Best Social Media Star' at the ninth annual Goss.ie Awards. [8]

Trappe has appeared on several Irish television programmes including The Late Late Show, [9] The 6 O'Clock Show , [10] Today and The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In. [11]

In June 2024, Trappe was heavily rumoured to be taking over The 2 Johnnies RTÉ 2fm radio show following their departure. [12] [13] However, she denied the claims and spoke about the feeling like she'd "let people down" when the rumours turned out to be untrue. [14] [15] [16]

Personal life

Trappe has spoken openly about struggling with body dysmorphia. [17] [18] Trappe is a fluent Irish language speaker. [19] [20] [21]

References

  1. "Who is Kayleigh Trappe as she is set for 2FM takeover". Evoke.ie . 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  2. Townsend, Michelle (27 June 2024). "Kayleigh Trappe on big 'pinch me' moments amid reports she's joining 2FM". RSVP Live . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  3. "Irish comedian Kayleigh Trappe recreates iconic moment from Victoria and David Beckham documentary". Irish Independent . 26 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  4. "Rumoured new 2FM Drivetime host Kayleigh Trappe on health transformation". Extra.ie . 26 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  5. "Watch: Joanne McNally Shares Spot-On Lip Sync Clip Of Podcast". Extra.ie . 29 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  6. Hynes, Robert (9 January 2023). "Roy Keane lip syncer has people in fits of laughter with first date story". Irish Mirror . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  7. "Maura Higgins Approves Kayleigh Trappe Hilarious Recreation". Evoke.ie . 14 November 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  8. "Kayleigh Trappe wins national award". Northern Sound . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  9. "One Guest Stole The Spotlight On The Late Late Show". Evoke.ie . 16 March 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  10. "Greg O'Shea Says He Feels More Confident As A Presenter". 9 November 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  11. "'We've got ratings and star guests' – 2 Johnnies hit back at savage critics of RTE series". SundayWorld.com . 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  12. "Who is Kayleigh Trappe? 2FM's rumoured new Drivetime co-host replacing Lottie Ryan". Extra.ie . 24 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  13. O'Neill, Bronwyn (24 June 2024). "Another reported shakeup is coming to 2FM as Lottie Ryan is "replaced"". VIP Magazine . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  14. "Kayleigh Trappe reveals 'worst part' of 2FM rumours". Evoke.ie . 31 July 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  15. Mallon, Sandra (31 July 2024). "TikTok star Kayleigh Trappe breaks her silence on rumours she is joining 2fm". Irish Mirror . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  16. "TikTok star Kayleigh Trappe says she's not replacing Lottie Ryan on 2FM's Drivetime slot". SundayWorld.com . 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  17. "Spotlight On: Social media star and lip-syncer Kayleigh Trappe". Goss.ie . 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  18. "Who is Kayleigh Trappe as she is set for 2FM takeover". 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  19. "'The first time I spoke out that I was a Gaeilgeoir, the response was crazy'". Independent.ie . 11 March 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  20. "Gráinne Seoige, Kayleigh Trappe and Aindriú de Paor named as ambassadors for #SnaG24". CnaG.ie . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  21. "John Downing: There's something more than a bit Irish about our sacred Seachtain na Gaeilge". Irish Independent . 27 February 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.