Andrea Mclean

Andrea McLean was born on October 5, 1969, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. She spent her early years in Trinidad and Tobago before returning to Scotland at age 15. She later settled in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. McLean pursued higher education at Coventry University, where she earned a BA Hons in Modern Studies, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Periodical Journalism. Her career began in 1993 as a freelance travel writer, leading to roles at Central Press Features as a Production Editor in 1995 and The Weather Channel in June 1996. Concurrently, she worked as a weather reporter for Talk Radio UK and was a panellist on Channel 5’s “Espresso” in 1997.

In June 1997, McLean joined GMTV as a weather presenter, a role she held until 2008. During her tenure at GMTV, she expanded her responsibilities, co-hosting “GMTV Today” and presenting “LK Today” in Lorraine Kelly’s absence. Her journalistic background and on-screen presence also led to presenting the first series of “Our House” for UKTV Style and guest panellist appearances on ITV’s “Loose Women.” In 2006, she participated as a contestant in ITV’s “Dancing on Ice,” where she partnered with professional skater Doug Webster. After her elimination in the third week, she co-presented the fan show “Dancing on Ice Extra.”

Andrea McLean became a permanent anchor on “Loose Women” in July 2008, a role she maintained until her departure in December 2020. Over 13 years, she co-anchored the show multiple days a week, working alongside presenters such as Kate Thornton, Carol Vorderman, Kaye Adams, Ruth Langsford, and Christine Lampard. In 2010, she appeared as a panellist on ITV’s “3@Three.” She also took on an acting role as Dr. Audrey Grey in the 2011 British drama film “A Landscape of Lies – Directors Cut.” In August 2014, McLean competed in the BBC One gymnastics series “Tumble.” In 2018, she co-founded “This Girl Is On Fire,” an online community for women, following the success of her best-selling book, “Confessions of a Menopausal Woman.” She became a certified life coach in June 2021, alongside her husband, Nick Feeney.