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'''Lucy Verasamy''' ,born in [[Norfolk]] is a British [[weather forecaster]], currently employed by [[ITV Weather]].


'''Lucy Verasamy''' (born 2 August 1980) is a British weather forecaster for [[ITV Weather]], ''[[ITV Racing]]'' and [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]'s ''[[Good Morning Britain (2014 TV programme)|Good Morning Britain]]''.<ref name=ITVNationalWeatherTeam>[https://www.itv.com/news/2020-06-22/itv-national-weather-team ITV National Weather Team] [[itv.com]], 28 June 2020</ref>
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==Early life==
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Verasamy attended Silfield Primary School in [[King's Lynn]], Norfolk, [[Framlingham College]] Junior School in [[Suffolk]] and [[King Edward VII School (King's Lynn)|King Edward VII School]] in King's Lynn<ref>[http://kespilotgeography.blogspot.com/2006/10/extreme-phone-calls.html Extreme Phone Calls] Pilot Geography Blog: Weather, Geography Department, King Edward School, 12 May 2006</ref> where she studied [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Level]] [[Geography]]. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Geography from [[Brunel University]] in 2001.<ref>. Her cousin Rebecca works in Insurance [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1280548/The-Weathergirl-cull-The-forecasts-gloomy-Sky-plans-shake--Tracy-Sunshines-threat.html The Weathergirl cull: The forecast's gloomy as Sky plans shake-up - and the Tracy Sunshines are under threat] Mail Online, 22 May 2010</ref>


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== Early life and education ==
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==Career==
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Verasamy was born in [[King's Lynn]], [[Norfolk]], and attended Silfield Primary School in [[Wymondham]], [[Framlingham College]] Junior School in [[Suffolk]] and [[King Edward VII Academy|King Edward VII School]] in King's Lynn,<ref>[http://kespilotgeography.blogspot.com/2006/10/extreme-phone-calls.html Extreme Phone Calls] Pilot Geography Blog: Weather, Geography Department, King Edward School, 12 May 2006</ref> where she studied [[GCE Advanced Level (United Kingdom)|A-level]] [[geography]]. She graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] ([[Honours degree|Hons]]) degree in geography from [[Brunel University London|Brunel University]] in 2001.{{cn|date=May 2020}}
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After graduation Verasamy worked at the [[Press Association]]’s weather centre for four years as a forecaster,<ref>[http://www.cambodianonline.net/earth02016.htm 13 dead as gales whip Europe] Cambodian Online</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3128971.stm Water warning as heat spreads] BBC News, 6 August 2003</ref> writing forecasts for newspapers and scripts for radio.


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== Career ==
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Having previously completed a work experience placement at the Sky Weather Centre before becoming a weather forecaster, Verasamy joined Sky <ref name=ITVPress/> and became the regular weather presenter on the Sky News breakfast show ''[[Sky News Sunrise|Sunrise]]''.<ref name=Daybreak>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/daybreak/presenters/lucyverasamy/|title=Presenters - Lucy Verasamy|accessdate=21 December 2010}}</ref> In 2007 the [[Sky News]] website started a feature entitled ''Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy'' as part of their ''Green Britain'' campaign, where Verasamy answered questions put forward by members of the public regarding climate change.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,15410-1246537,00.html Climate Clinic - Ask Lucy] Sky News, 12 January 2007</ref> She also contributed to Sky News's ''The Weather Girls'' [[blog]].<ref>[http://blogs.news.sky.com/theweathergirls/Post:081b8235-9669-4ed2-abd5-70302a88ed42 The Weather Girls - Caught out in Cornwall] Sky News, 19 July 2010</ref>
After graduation, Verasamy trained and worked as a meteorologist at the [[Press Association]]’s weather centre (Later renamed [[Meteogroup]] – Europe’s Largest private weather company) – writing national and international weather forecasts for TV, radio, and Newspapers.
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<ref>[http://www.cambodianonline.net/earth02016.htm 13 dead as gales whip Europe] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927072938/http://www.cambodianonline.net/earth02016.htm |date=27 September 2007}} Cambodian Online</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3128971.stm Water warning as heat spreads] BBC News, 6 August 2003</ref>


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Having previously completed a work experience placement at the Sky Weather Centre before becoming a weather forecaster, Verasamy joined Sky and became the regular weather presenter on the [[Sky News]] breakfast show ''[[Sky News Sunrise|Sunrise]]''.<ref name=ITVPress /><ref name=Daybreak>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/daybreak/presenters/lucyverasamy/|title=Presenters – Lucy Verasamy|accessdate=21 December 2010}}</ref> In 2007, the Sky News website started a feature entitled ''Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy'' as part of their ''Green Britain'' campaign, where Verasamy answered questions put forward by members of the public regarding climate change.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090130144524/https://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/20080641246537 Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy] Sky News, 12 January 2007</ref> She also contributed to Sky News ''The Weather Girls'' blog.<ref>[http://blogs.news.sky.com/theweathergirls/Post:081b8235-9669-4ed2-abd5-70302a88ed42 The Weather Girls – Caught out in Cornwall] Sky News, 19 July 2010</ref>
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On 6 September 2010, she joined the newly launched [[ITV Breakfast]] programme ''[[Daybreak (TV programme)|Daybreak]]'', as a weather forecaster and environment correspondent, alongside [[Kirsty McCabe]].<ref name=ITVPress>[http://www.itv.com/documents/doc/Daybreak%20Press%20Pack%20.doc Daybreak Press Pack] ITV.com, 31 August 2010</ref> On 7 February 2012, McCabe left the programme, leaving Verasamy the sole weather forecaster. On 2 August 2012, she too left the programme.


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On 6 September 2010, she joined the newly-launched [[ITV Breakfast]] programme ''[[Daybreak (2010 TV programme)|Daybreak]]'', as a weather forecaster and environment correspondent, alongside [[Kirsty McCabe]].<ref name=ITVPress>[http://www.itv.com/documents/doc/Daybreak%20Press%20Pack%20.doc Daybreak Press Pack] ITV.com, 31 August 2010</ref> On 7 February 2012, McCabe left the programme, leaving Verasamy as the sole weather forecaster. On 2 August 2012, she too left the programme.
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Since 2012, Verasamy has fronted the national [[ITV Weather|weather]] forecasts for [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tv-film-news/daybreak-weatherman-alex-beresford-quits-834858 ''Daybreak'' weatherman Alex Beresford quits before he's even started]</ref>


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Since 2012, Verasamy has fronted the [[ITV Weather|national weather forecasts]] for [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tv-film-news/daybreak-weatherman-alex-beresford-quits-834858|title=Under a cloud: Daybreak weatherman changes his mind on new job|first=Nicola|last=Methven|website=[[Daily Mirror]] |date=15 May 2012|publisher=}}</ref>
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==References==

{{reflist}}
In addition, as of 2017, Verasamy is part of the ''[[ITV Racing]]'' team as a weather expert.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2016/10/16/itv-unveils-racing-team-including-weather-forecaster-lucy-verasa/ ITV unveils racing team including weather forecaster Lucy Verasamy], Marcus Armytage, Telegraph, 17 October 2016</ref> She also joined ''[[Good Morning Britain (2014 TV programme)|Good Morning Britain]]'' as a relief weather presenter from August.
In 2019 she fronted the M & S Fresh Food Market promotions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/marketing/mands-links-with-itv-weathers-lucy-verasamy-for-fresh-campaign/594821.article|title = M&S links with ITV Weather's Lucy Verasamy for fresh campaign}}</ref>

In March 2020, Verasamy was to co-present the then upcoming [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] travel show ''How to Spend It Well on Holiday'' with [[Phillip Schofield]]. The show was pulled from airing due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom]], and with the expectation of being shown at a later date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2020012783771/phillip-schofield-teases-new-show-with-co-host-lucy-verasamy/|accessdate=22 February 2020|title=Phillip Schofield poses with new co-host Lucy Verasamy after Holly Willoughby lands new show|date=27 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2020-03-05/itv-pulls-philip-schofields-how-to-spend-it-well-on-holiday-due-to-coronavirus/|title=ITV pulls Philip Schofield's How to Spend It Well on Holiday due to coronavirus|work=Radio Times|date=5 March 2020|accessdate=12 September 2020}}</ref>

In November 2020, Verasamy began presenting on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]'s digital series ''Climate Crisis: Our Changing World'', alongside fellow ITV weather presenters [[Laura Tobin]] and [[Alex Beresford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2020-10-28/climate-crisis-our-changing-world-the-story-of-2020|title=Climate Crisis, Our Changing World: The Story of 2020|website=itv.com|accessdate=26 December 2020}}</ref>

In 2021, Verasamy fronted [[Marks & Spencer]]'s "Fresh Market Update" advertising campaign, featuring cooked produce from Marks & Spencer's own growers and producers locations, ranging from North Scotland to Jersey.{{cn|date= November 2024}}

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"| Notes
|-
| 2005–2010
| [[Sky News]]
| Weather presenter
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|-
| 2010–2012
| ''[[Daybreak (2010 TV programme)|Daybreak]]''
| Weather presenter
|
|-
| 2012–present
| [[ITV Weather]]
| Weather presenter
|
|-
| 2017–present
| ''[[ITV Racing]]''
| Weather presenter
|
|-
| 2017–present
| ''[[Good Morning Britain (2014 TV programme)|Good Morning Britain]]''
| Weather presenter
|
|-
| 2020–present
| ''Climate Crisis: Our Changing World''
| Presenter
|
|-
| 2021–present
| ''How to Spend It Well on Holiday''
| Co-presenter
|
|}

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== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{itv.com|id=news/meet-the-team/lucy-verasamy/|title=Lucy Verasamy}}
* [https://www.itv.com/news/meet-the-team/lucy-verasamy/ Lucy Verasamy] on [[itv.com]]
*[https://twitter.com/LucyWeather Official Twitter]
* [https://twitter.com/LucyWeather Lucy Verasamy] on [[Twitter]]
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* {{IMDb name|2529905}}
*[http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,15410-1246537,00.html Climate Clinic - Ask Lucy] Sky News, 12 January 2007
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090130144524/https://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/20080641246537 Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy]
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*{{IMDb name|id=2529905|name=Lucy Verasamy}}


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Latest revision as of 07:55, 18 November 2024

Lucy Verasamy
Born (1980-08-02) 2 August 1980 (age 44)
King's Lynn, Norfolk, England
EducationBrunel University
OccupationTV presenter
Years active2005–present
Known forITV Weather
ITV Racing
Good Morning Britain
WebsiteLucy Verasamy on Twitter Edit this at Wikidata

Lucy Verasamy (born 2 August 1980) is a British weather forecaster for ITV Weather, ITV Racing and ITV's Good Morning Britain.[1]

Early life and education

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Verasamy was born in King's Lynn, Norfolk, and attended Silfield Primary School in Wymondham, Framlingham College Junior School in Suffolk and King Edward VII School in King's Lynn,[2] where she studied A-level geography. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in geography from Brunel University in 2001.[citation needed]

Career

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After graduation, Verasamy trained and worked as a meteorologist at the Press Association’s weather centre (Later renamed Meteogroup – Europe’s Largest private weather company) – writing national and international weather forecasts for TV, radio, and Newspapers. [3][4]

Having previously completed a work experience placement at the Sky Weather Centre before becoming a weather forecaster, Verasamy joined Sky and became the regular weather presenter on the Sky News breakfast show Sunrise.[5][6] In 2007, the Sky News website started a feature entitled Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy as part of their Green Britain campaign, where Verasamy answered questions put forward by members of the public regarding climate change.[7] She also contributed to Sky News The Weather Girls blog.[8]

On 6 September 2010, she joined the newly-launched ITV Breakfast programme Daybreak, as a weather forecaster and environment correspondent, alongside Kirsty McCabe.[5] On 7 February 2012, McCabe left the programme, leaving Verasamy as the sole weather forecaster. On 2 August 2012, she too left the programme.

Since 2012, Verasamy has fronted the national weather forecasts for ITV.[9]

In addition, as of 2017, Verasamy is part of the ITV Racing team as a weather expert.[10] She also joined Good Morning Britain as a relief weather presenter from August. In 2019 she fronted the M & S Fresh Food Market promotions.[11]

In March 2020, Verasamy was to co-present the then upcoming ITV travel show How to Spend It Well on Holiday with Phillip Schofield. The show was pulled from airing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, and with the expectation of being shown at a later date.[12][13]

In November 2020, Verasamy began presenting on ITV's digital series Climate Crisis: Our Changing World, alongside fellow ITV weather presenters Laura Tobin and Alex Beresford.[14]

In 2021, Verasamy fronted Marks & Spencer's "Fresh Market Update" advertising campaign, featuring cooked produce from Marks & Spencer's own growers and producers locations, ranging from North Scotland to Jersey.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2005–2010 Sky News Weather presenter
2010–2012 Daybreak Weather presenter
2012–present ITV Weather Weather presenter
2017–present ITV Racing Weather presenter
2017–present Good Morning Britain Weather presenter
2020–present Climate Crisis: Our Changing World Presenter
2021–present How to Spend It Well on Holiday Co-presenter

References

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  1. ^ ITV National Weather Team itv.com, 28 June 2020
  2. ^ Extreme Phone Calls Pilot Geography Blog: Weather, Geography Department, King Edward School, 12 May 2006
  3. ^ 13 dead as gales whip Europe Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Cambodian Online
  4. ^ Water warning as heat spreads BBC News, 6 August 2003
  5. ^ a b Daybreak Press Pack ITV.com, 31 August 2010
  6. ^ "Presenters – Lucy Verasamy". Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  7. ^ Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy Sky News, 12 January 2007
  8. ^ The Weather Girls – Caught out in Cornwall Sky News, 19 July 2010
  9. ^ Methven, Nicola (15 May 2012). "Under a cloud: Daybreak weatherman changes his mind on new job". Daily Mirror.
  10. ^ ITV unveils racing team including weather forecaster Lucy Verasamy, Marcus Armytage, Telegraph, 17 October 2016
  11. ^ "M&S links with ITV Weather's Lucy Verasamy for fresh campaign".
  12. ^ "Phillip Schofield poses with new co-host Lucy Verasamy after Holly Willoughby lands new show". 27 January 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  13. ^ "ITV pulls Philip Schofield's How to Spend It Well on Holiday due to coronavirus". Radio Times. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Climate Crisis, Our Changing World: The Story of 2020". itv.com. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
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