In 1997 Jemma won a year’s presenting contract at the Disney Channel. She ended up staying for five years over the course of which she clocked up hours and hours of live studio experience, interviewed everyone from Britney Spears to David Beckham and hosted the Kids Awards at London Arena in front of 12,000 people.

Disney sometimes ‘let Jemma out’ for other projects including three series of ‘Sub Zero’, a live children’s game show on BBC2 and ‘It’s a Girl Thing’, a prime time, fashion based show for Channel Four, made by Optomen TV. This was actually a scripted drama and Jemma’s first real taste of a big acting job.

After leaving Disney Jemma presented ‘Wedding Day’ for ITV daytime and ‘House Price Challenge’ a property show, also for ITV daytime. Then Jemma presented the live National Lottery Show ‘Come and Have a Go’ with Julian Clary on Wednesday and Saturday nights on BBC1.

Jemma has a real passion for writing and has dabbled in journalism for many years now. She has recently completed her first novel which is entitled ‘Me and Miss M’ which is going to be published by Penguin. She now looks forward to combining her presenting with her new career as a writer. Jemma’s other interests include film, cookery, property and travel. Her proudest achievements are her two children Lily and Freddie.