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Paula Yates

British television presenter and writer (1959–2000)

  • Fame64.8
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia268.3K
Lived 1959–2000, aged 41United Kingdom
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  • Wikipedia
    18 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1959–2000
    Aged 41
  • Known for
    Mystify: Michael Hutch…
    2019
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Paula Elizabeth Yates was a British television presenter and writer. She was best known for presenting the Channel 4 television programmes The Tube and The Big Breakfast. She was subjected to intense media attention and scrutiny, owing to her popularity and her relationships with musicians Bob Geldof and Michael Hutchence.

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64.8
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Momentum10.0
Historical26.5
Source confidence65.0
Completeness60.0
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