Lauren first came into the spotlight as a singer in the cult indie group Kenickie, later moving into broadcasting, presenting shows such as CD:UK, The Culture Show, The Brits, and Glastonbury. She has interviewed everyone from Sir Paul McCartney, U2, and Madonna to Dizzee Rascal and Little Boots. After encouragement from her husband of four years (who said "you're an excellent speller") Lauren recently began writing again. She is a Grazia columnist and has also written for the Guardian.
Is a fan of Sunderland A.F.C.
Before becoming a T.V. presenter, Lauren was the lead singer in Sunderland-based rock band Kenickie, who in January 1997 had a No. 24 hit with In your car. Since the band dissolved in 1999, Lauren has presented RI:SE for Channel 4 and Pop for Channel 5.
She was honoured at the UKs 2004 Commercial Radio Awards for her XFM radio show as Best Newcomer.
Announced she was expecting her first baby due in the autumn (May 2007).
(July 2003) Presenter of Glastonbury 2003 on BBC, also a musician/co-host on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight Show
