Sophy Ridge

Sophy Ridge was born on October 17, 1984, in London. Her early education took place at Tiffin Girls’ School, where she gained initial experience in journalism through work experience at the local newspaper, the Richmond and Twickenham Times. She then pursued higher education at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, earning a BA degree in English Literature. During her final year of university, she completed a work experience placement at the News of the World, which subsequently led to her joining their graduate training program. Ridge’s career began as a trainee reporter at the News of the World in 2006, after which she became a consumer affairs correspondent in 2009.

In 2011, Sophy Ridge transitioned to Sky News as a political correspondent. Her role involved covering significant political events and traveling with the British Prime Minister to various international locations, including Afghanistan, New York, and Brazil. She also covered US elections from Colorado and was noted for her extensive broadcasting during annual party conferences. A key milestone in her career at Sky News was her comprehensive coverage of the 2015 general election as a senior political correspondent, where she reported on the Labour Party’s campaign and secured exclusive interviews, such as Ed Miliband’s resignation and Jeremy Corbyn’s victory.

Ridge advanced her career in 2017 by becoming the host of her own program, “Sophy Ridge on Sunday,” making her the first woman to present a Sunday morning political show. In the same year, she published her book, “The Women Who Shaped Politics,” which examines women’s contributions to British politics. She also began writing columns for the tabloid newspaper Metro. In 2022, she launched “The Take with Sophy Ridge,” a discussion show. Her career progression further continued in July 2023 with the announcement that she would host a new weeknight political program, “Politics Hub,” starting in September 2023. In March 2025, she won the Network Presenter of the Year award at the Royal Television Society Journalism Awards. It was also announced in October 2025 that she would present Sky News breakfast, “Mornings with Ridge and Frost,” alongside Wilfred Frost, starting in November 2025.