EMMA Willis has left fans stunned after revealing her real age – and they refuse to believe it.
The much-loved broadcaster, who caught her big telly break in 2002 when she landed a presenting role with , brandished her birthday card as proof in her latest upload.
Emma Willis has left fans stunned after revealing her real ageCredit: Shutterstock
She had her big telly break on MTV in 2002Credit: Alamy
Emma has revealed she has just turned 50 with an image holding her birthday cardCredit: instagram/@emmawillisofficial
Fans told how her turning the milestone age was ‘impossible’Credit: instagram/emmawillis
The mum of three, who married husband Matt Willis in 2008, posted a make-up selfie to mark turning 50.
held a bright card featuring a frog with a streak of ginger hair anf the words: “Happy Birthday 50”.
In her caption, she posted: “I’m finally in the club! And I’m f*^king excited time to dye my hair orange…”
One fan remarked how her milestone birthday appeared “impossible” as one posted: “Wow 50. You certainly don’t look it. Happy 50th”.
Another wrote: “Happy birthday….ultimate GIRL CRUSH!! No way do you look any where near 50!!!!”
One user remarked: Happy 50th @emmawillisofficial you look fab and no where near 50!!! Welcome to the Fabulous Fifties’.
An follower then suggested: “No way are you 50. You look 35 !! Happy birthday xx”
It has been a rollercoaster 12 months in the lead-up to her turning 50, after she
She went on the treatment table to correct a congenital condition – a hole in her heart she had gone nearly half a century without knowing about.
Emma has long been in the spotlight and began her career at the age of 15 when she started .
However, her early experiences were not without challenges, and she later revealed how an agent cruelly told her she was “too fat” as a teen model.
Despite this harsh treatment, she went on to work with some of the most prestigious brands in the fashion industry, including Marie Claire, Elle, , GAP, and Chanel.
Emma then took to radio and presenting and became one of the leading TV presenters in the country.
She joined MTV and hosted the UK version of the iconic show Total Request Live (TRL).
She soon joined The Hot Desk, another British music program, where she worked alongside notable figures such as , , , and .
Emma Willis' TV Timeline
2002-2003 – MTV UK
2002-2003 – Total Request Live UK
2007-2008 – I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! NOW
2008-2014 – The Hot Desk
2010 – Live From Studio Five
2010 – The Real Hustle
2010 – Big Brother’s Little Brother
2011-2015 – Big Brother’s Bit On The Side
2013 – Prize Island
2013-2018 – Big Brother/Celebrity Big Brother
2014-present – The Voice UK
2015 – Reality Bites
2015 – Prized Apart
2018-present – Emma Willis: Delivering Babies
2019-2021 – The Circle UK
2021-present – Cooking With The Stars
2023-present – Love Is Blind UK
Each episode of The Hot Desk featured interviews with celebrities, and at the end of each chat, guests were invited to sign the Hot Desk with a pen.
One of Emma’s standout moments from this period was interviewing in 2011.
In 2007, Emma co-hosted the spin-off series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! with her husband Matt Willis.
Emma joined as a permanent presenter in September 2012, where she hosted segments in The Hub.
Emma guest-hosted Big Brother’s Big Mouth in 2007 and later presented the online spin-off Celebrity Big Brother .
She also co-presented the final series of Big Brother’s Little Brother.
She has also had presenting roles on The Circle and The Voice to name a few, as well as Love Is Blind UK with hubby Matt.
She has previously acted as a stand in anchor on This MorningCredit: Rex
Emma recently anchored Love is Blind: UK with husband Matt WillisCredit: Getty
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