Jodie Louise Marsh (born 23 December 1978) is an English media personality, model and bodybuilder.
Marsh began glamour modelling in 2002 on Page 3 of The Sun, for which she appeared six times in total.
[3] Marsh was working as a stripper at Stringfellows gentlemen’s club in London when she appeared in the documentary television series Essex Wives in 2002.
She has subsequently participated in many reality television shows, including Trust Me - I'm A Holiday Rep, Channel 4's The Games and E4's Fool Around... with Jodie Marsh on two occasions.
[17][18] Australian feminist writer and ex-Big Brother contestant Germaine Greer wrote a comment piece for The Guardian accusing the show's production company Endemol, presenter Davina McCall, and Marsh's fellow housemates, particularly George Galloway, of bullying.
[citation needed] In its second UK series, Marsh showed viewers around her home on MTV's Cribs in 2008.
She was given training tips at home to deal with her six dogs – two bulldogs (Paddy and Lyla) and four chihuahuas (Bean, Baby, Teddy, and Tommy).
[citation needed] Following this, Marsh began presenting her own series, Get A Life for Living TV on 1 March 2007.
The show features Marsh venturing to the United States to investigate how American schools tackle bullying.
[25] Marsh has regularly appeared as a TV panelist since 2023 for GB News commentating on the daily headlines.
Men were invited to submit an application for a series of open auditions for the chance to marry Marsh that September.
[27] Marsh eventually chose Matt Peacock, an ex-boyfriend of fellow glamour model Jordan.
[36] At the end of January 2010, Marsh was featured on LA Muscle TV in an hour long show called 6 pack in 4 weeks.
[37] In October 2011, Marsh entered the UK Natural Physique Association Bodybuilding Championships in Sheffield, where she was placed 5th overall.
[4] Marsh was previously Zoo Weekly magazine's "sexpert", advising men on sex-related issues.
[36] In December 2006, Marsh announced her engagement to Brentwood DJ David Doyle (II), after dating for 11 days.
[46] Eschewing the traditional engagement ring, Marsh instead tattooed Doyle's full name on her hand and the couple appeared together in OK!