Lilah Parsons

Lilah Parsons, born on February 18, 1988, in Hammersmith, London, began her career in modelling after being scouted at a party at age 20. She worked with brands such as Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Harper’s Bazaar, and Swatch. This early experience in front of the camera paved the way for her move into media and presenting roles. Early in her media career, Parsons hosted various shows for MTV UK starting in 2013, including *MTV Essentials*, *MTV Asks*, and *This Week’s MTV Top 20*. She also covered the Snowbombing Festival in Austria in both 2013 and 2014, demonstrating her presence in music and entertainment broadcasting.

Her career continued to evolve with significant roles in radio. In 2016, Parsons joined Capital Radio as a co-presenter for *Capital Breakfast* alongside Dave Berry and George Shelley, replacing Lisa Snowdon. During her tenure at Capital, she also co-hosted the *Brits Red Carpet* live show in both 2016 and 2017, where she interviewed notable artists such as Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry. Following her time at Capital, she moved to Heart Radio in December 2017, initially covering shows before launching her own program, *Heart’s Feel Good Weekend*, which aired from Friday to Sunday nights starting in January 2018. She remained with Heart until December 2021.

In preparation for a career shift, Parsons pursued a Master of Arts degree in Television Journalism at City, University of London, from September 2023 to June 2024. This academic development led her to join BBC News in May 2024, where she now works as a broadcast journalist. Her current role at the BBC involves reporting for BBC News Streaming, covering a range of topics for the BBC News app, website, and BBC iPlayer. This progression highlights her adaptability and commitment to journalism, building on her extensive experience in broadcasting and public engagement.