Zoe Salmon

Zoe Salmon was born on January 7, 1980, in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. She attended Kilmaine Primary School and Glenlola Collegiate School before pursuing higher education at Queen’s University, Belfast, where she earned a 2:1 degree in law. Following her legal studies, Salmon qualified as a solicitor. Her career trajectory shifted when she was crowned Miss Northern Ireland in 1999. This early exposure to the public eye transitioned her into television, a field where she would become widely recognized.

Salmon is most notably recognized for her role as a presenter on the popular children’s television programme, Blue Peter. She joined the show on December 23, 2004, serving as the 30th presenter and remaining until June 25, 2008. During her tenure, she became known for her willingness to undertake challenging activities, embodying a ‘try anything once’ attitude. This included activities such as wing-walking and performing as a magician’s assistant, where she was sawn in half in a live segment. Her work on Blue Peter involved extensive travel and diverse experiences, from skydiving to mountain climbing.

Beyond Blue Peter, Salmon has participated in various television shows, including ‘Dancing on Ice’ in 2009, where she reached the quarter-finals. Her other appearances include ‘Comic Relief Does Fame Academy’ in 2007, and acting roles in ‘Get Him to the Greek’ (2010), ‘Face Value’ (2010), and ‘Dani’s House’ (2008). She also hosted the gameshow ‘Hot Rods’ and co-presented ‘World’s Strongest Man’. Additionally, Salmon married William Corrie in 2016, and they welcomed their son, Fitzwilliam Salmon-Corrie, in 2022.