Kate Thornton

Kate Thornton is a distinguished journalist and television presenter. She began her career in journalism, becoming the youngest editor of Smash Hits magazine in 1995. transitioning into television, notably hosting the first three series of "The X Factor" from 2004 to 2006. She was a popular anchor for "Loose Women" (2009–2011) and worked on "This Morning" (2009–2012). Beyond television, Thornton has contributed to publications like the Sunday Times and Marie Claire, and is working currently for Hits Radio where she hosts many shows including The National Afternoon Show.
Kate is a great friend of Donna May London and in the pics featured here all makeup is by Donna herself. Kate kindly took the time to answer our quick fire questions below:
What’s your favourite day of the week and why?
How would you describe your style?
What job did you want when you were a child?
If you could train in a different career now what would it be?
What’s the biggest thing that’s happened AROUND YOU (not to you) ?
What’s the biggest thing that’s happened to YOU?(other than having children)
What’s your least fave day of the week and why?
What's your favourite film or TV program?
What last made you cry happy tears?
What’s your biggest mistake/ regret?
They’re never mistakes if you learn from them - just lessons. So no regrets.
What's your greatest weakness?
At the moment a mint magnum
What's your favourite smell?
Jo Loves - Pomello and Elleven - a new fragrance oil by Amanda Grossman and Cat Deeley which is ridiculously addictive. It smells next level amazing!
If you could pass any law what would it be?
Don’t get me started…there are so many, mainly that would better protect women.
What's the biggest compliment people give to you?
What skill/ talent would you like?
I’d love to be able to sing. My singing voice is genuinely horrific.
What makes you a good friend?
What don’t people like about you?
How long have you got?
What pressure do you feel right now?
What would you like to be better at?
What’s your favourite colour?
Do you have a favourite number for any reason?
When you’re having a bad day what thought makes you happy/ grounds you ?
Do you live by any mottos?
What’s your can’t live without makeup item?
What’s your most common nag sentence’?
What’s your best physical feature?
What’s your favourite holiday destination?
What's your favourite perfume?
What size shoe are you?
Who’s the last person you said I love you to?
Ben - my son
What age has been the best so far?
Hopefully the best is yet to come.
What would your last meal be?
Yellowtail with jalepeno.