Martel Maxwell

Martel Maxwell was born on March 9, 1977, and grew up in Dundee, Scotland. Her early education took place at the High School of Dundee. She pursued higher education by studying law at the University of Edinburgh, followed by a postgraduate diploma in law at the University of Dundee. Opting for a career in journalism rather than law, Maxwell began her professional journey as a graduate intern at The Sun. She spent seven years at the publication, contributing to city, women’s news, and showbusiness sections before transitioning to freelance work.

Maxwell’s career expanded into broadcast journalism in 2010 with her role as an occasional reporter on the BBC show The One Show. She then became a regular entertainment contributor on ITV’s Lorraine. Her broadcasting experience also includes co-presenting the BBC3 consumer affairs program Don’t Get Screwed and the BBC Scotland magazine show On the Road. A significant career milestone occurred in 2017 when she joined BBC One’s Homes Under The Hammer as one of its presenters, a role she maintains. Maxwell also contributed voiceover narration for the third series of BBC Scotland’s documentary, Inside Central Station.

Beyond her presenting work, Martel is an accomplished writer. She authors a weekly column for the Dundee-based Evening Telegraph, a role she has held since 2013. In 2010, she published her debut novel, “Scandalous,” drawing on her experiences as a showbiz reporter. Maxwell also held her own radio show on Edinburgh station Talk 107 in 2008 until the station ceased operations. She resides near Dundee with her husband, Jamie Parret, and their three sons, where she also built her family home.