Eleanor Roper was born in June 1989 in the United Kingdom, though her exact birthplace and family background have not been made public — she has generally kept her early life and personal details private.

She began her career at the BBC, where she spent roughly nine years working across youth-focused sports content, including BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, BBC Sounds, iPlayer, and Radio 5 Live.

She produced and presented documentary features, including a project following heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte, and was promoted to Senior Reporter for BBC Sport in 2021, covering events such as the Tokyo Olympics and UEFA Euro 2020.

In June 2022, she joined Sky Sports as a reporter and presenter, covering rugby union, football, boxing, tennis, and MMA across Sky Sports News, Sky Sports Rugby, and occasionally Sky News. Her rugby coverage has included the British & Irish Lions tour and the Six Nations. Reports from 2025 indicate she shifted focus toward Sky Sports Football coverage.