- Date of Birth: 07 February, 1973
- Place of Birth: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , England
- Biography: Kate Louise Thornton (born 7 February 1973) is an English journalist and television presenter, most famous for being the first host of The X Factor and being the new anchor of Loose Women as of 2009. She is also best known internationally for her coverage of the Concert for Diana.
Filmography
- The X Factor: One Year On (2006)
- The X Factor: Battle of the Stars (2006)
- The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006)
- Celebrity Wrestling (2005)
- The Brits Backstage (2005)
- Simon Cowell: American Idol (2004)
- Don't Try This at Home! (2001)
- The Corrs: Access All Areas (2000)
- AXN Action TV (2000)
- VH-1 to One: The Corrs (2000)
News
Kate Thornton praises "brilliant" Cowell
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-10-11
Comic Carr set for big switch-on
mirror.co.uk –
2009-09-04
The dazzling display of Blackpool's illuminations will be switched on by comedian Alan Carr during a star-studded celebration on Friday night. The world famous lights include more than one million bulbs and will stretch for almost six miles from the... ... Full Article
Cowell confirms Minogue return
rte.ie –
2009-02-25
Kate Thornton has criticised X Factor chiefs for their recent treatment of Dannii Minogue. The show's former host claimed that the continued speculation over Minogue's future on the programme mirrors the way her own exit was handled. ... Full Article
Kate Thornton's new Sky1 show flops
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-02-20
Thornton: 'X Factor' axe was a blessing
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-02-14
Kate Thornton has claimed that being axed from The X Factor proved to be a "blessing". The TV host fronted the ITV1 talent show for three seasons following its launch in 2004, but was dropped by Simon Cowell in 2007... ... Full Article


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