Mary Winifred Gloria Hunniford

Gloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish television and radio presenter, singer, and journalist, best known for Rip Off Britain on BBC One and as a panellist on Loose Women. She has enjoyed a long broadcasting career across news, entertainment, and consumer affairs.

Overview

Mary Winifred Gloria Hunniford's Profile

Gloria Hunniford was born on 10 April 1940 in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Her father was a station master, and she grew up in a working-class family with strong community ties.

She began her career in the 1960s as a singer, performing on television and radio in Northern Ireland before transitioning into broadcasting. She joined the BBC in Belfast, where she became a presenter and producer.

Hunniford later moved to national television, hosting a variety of programmes including Open House and Sunday, Sunday. She became widely recognised for her work in entertainment and factual programming.

In 2009, she became a co-presenter of Rip Off Britain on BBC One, helping expose scams and consumer issues. She is also well known as a long-standing panellist on Loose Women.

She continues to work in television while also supporting cancer charities, inspired by the loss of her daughter.

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

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Current Shows

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Past Shows

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Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

Relationship History

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Children

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Caron Keating

Born 1962 · Biological child

Other parent: Don Keating

Paul Keating

Biological child

Other parent: Don Keating

Michael Keating

Biological child

Other parent: Don Keating

Education

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  • Left high school at 17 to pursue a music career
  • Worked in a TV and radio music show in Ontario, Canada
  • Returned to Belfast, eventually working as a broadcaster in BBC

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income from the presenter roles on BBC
  • Revenue from writing contributions and media appearances
  • Earnings from public speaking and charity work

Awards

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  • Television and Radio Industries Club Award - Lifetime Achievement Award (2001)
  • Woman's Way Icon Award - Broadcasting Star (2019)

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