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12 Facts About Becky Jago

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Rebecca Joanne Jago is an English television news presenter, currently employed by ITV Anglia.

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Becky Jago graduated from the University of Bedfordshire in 1997 with a BA in Media Performance and then spent some time in Japan, where she worked in a public bar.

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Becky Jago started her career at Vibe FM radio station, working her way up from travel news presenter to become the co-presenter on the breakfast show.

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Becky Jago joined Capital London on 28 February 2003 to be Chris Tarrant's foil on Capital Breakfast.

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Becky Jago stayed with the new host Johnny Vaughan after Tarrant left in 2004, but her involvement ended when her contract ended in December 2004.

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Becky Jago then had stints as a reporter on GMTV's Entertainment Today programme, and Sky Sports News, before returning to ITV Anglia in May 2005 as a feature reporter and presenter.

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Since 12 February 2009, Becky Jago has been the co-presenter of ITV News Anglia, alongside David Whiteley.

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An Ipswich Town supporter, Becky Jago played football from school level, and in various works teams.

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Becky Jago's mother died of breast cancer, and Jago supports charities in this area.

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In 2004, Becky Jago was locked in a giant kennel along with MPs Paul Burstow, Evan Harris and Ivan Henderson, actress Liza Goddard, BBC Newsround presenter Lizzie Greenwood and TV presenter Liz Bonnin in a stunt to launch the annual RSPCA Week to raise awareness and funds.

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Becky Jago married in December 2004, and lives in Norwich, Norfolk with her husband and her twin sons.

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Becky Jago returned to ITV News Anglia on 5 November 2013.