Laura Fox | |
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| Born | (1990-11-08) 8 November 1990 Galway, Ireland |
| Alma mater | Galway Business School, Dublin Business School |
| Occupations | Radio and television presenter |
| Known for | RTÉ 2fm, Ireland's Fittest Family |
Laura Fox (born 8 November 1990) is an Irish television and radio presenter who currently hosts the RTÉ 2fm mid-morning show between 9 am–12 pm every weekday, as well as the RTÉ One competition programme, Ireland's Fittest Family. She was a contestant on the 2024 edition of Dancing with the Stars and co-presented it in 2026.
Early life
Fox's mother gave birth to her at the age of nineteen and was raised in a single-parent home. Her mother married and had more children.1
Fox is a former beauty queen. She reached the final stages of Miss Ireland 2014.2
Fox studied Marketing and PR in Galway Business School before attaining a degree in journalism from Dublin Business School.3
Career
Fox began her radio career in 2015 as a presenter on Galway Bay FM.4 In 2017, Fox joined the RTÉ digital radio station RTÉ Pulse while also working as a relief presenter on RTÉ 2fm.5 Fox hosted the podcast 'Unlocked' alongside her RTÉ 2fm colleague, Emma Power.6 In 2022, it was announced that Fox would host her own weekend breakfast show from 9 am-12 pm on RTÉ 2fm.7
In June 2023, it was announced that Fox would be the host of the eleventh season of the RTÉ One television series, Ireland's Fittest Family taking over from Mairead Ronan.8 She took part in the 2024 edition of Dancing with the Stars, where she reached the grand final.9 In May 2024, Fox took over 2fm's coveted 9 am to 12 pm from outgoing presenter Jennifer Zamparelli, who she had been covering for several weeks.10
In January 2026, Fox filled in for Doireann Garrihy while she was on maternity leave for series 9 of Dancing with the Stars.11
Personal life
Fox is in a long-term relationship with her partner, Brian Moran, and they got engaged in 2024.12
References
References
- Smith, Mary Cate (4 November 2023). "Laura Fox: 'No one in my family had connections - I thought it doesn't happen to people like me'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- "2FM star Laura Fox: 'I tried every fad diet and slipped into an eating disorder'". SundayWorld.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- Notaro, Vicki (8 November 2023). "Laura Fox – from local radio to the new face of one of RTE's biggest shows". The Times, Ireland edition. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- "Who Is Laura Fox, The New Ireland's Fittest Family Host?". Evoke.ie. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- "Who is former Miss Ireland contestant and 2FM reporter Laura Fox? - Extra.ie". 20 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- "Unlocked podcast hosts kept vow to remain friends despite vying for jobs - Extra.ie". 23 May 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- O'Connor, Siobhan (17 February 2022). "New RTE 2FM DJ Laura Fox wants to 'bring sexy back' to radio". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- "Ireland's Fittest Family: Olympian Sonia O'Sullivan to join new series as coach, while 2FM's Laura Fox unveiled as new presenter". Irish Independent. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- "The Galway girl goes full-circle on DWTS final". RTÉ. 17 March 2024.
- "'This is all I've ever wanted' – Laura Fox to take over from Jennifer Zamparelli on 2fm". Irish Independent. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- "Laura Fox to replace Doireann Garrihy on Dancing with the Stars as she announces maternity leave". Irish Independent. 1 October 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- "The loves of my life: Laura Fox". Irish Independent. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2023.