15 Facts About Linda Barker

Linda Barker was born on 26 October 1961 and is an English interior designer and television presenter.

Linda Barker then did odd jobs in various areas including fashion, before settling into a career as an interior designer.

Linda Barker began her work in television as a set designer, where she met her husband.

Linda Barker was one of the group of people including Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen approached by the BBC in 1996 to work on a television show called Changing Rooms as designers.

Linda Barker started co-presenting House Invaders in 1999, and co-presented a three-part special called Planet Christmas in 2001.

Linda Barker launched her more commercially focused career by appearing in the second series of the ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity.

Linda Barker adopted a new personal image, being featured in lads' magazine shoots and making a yoga DVD.

Linda Barker brought out her own wallpaper range with Crown.

Linda Barker began presenting series for ITV, including With A Little Help From My Friends, Building the Dream and a daytime lifestyle series, Under Construction.

In 2007 Linda Barker took part in the CBBC children's show Hider in the House, as the hidden celebrity.

Linda Barker appeared on a celebrity edition of Come Dine with Me, aired on 17 September 2008, alongside Peter Stringfellow, Michelle Heaton and Lee Ryan.

Linda Barker finished in joint first place with Ryan, both of whom scored 26 points.

Linda Barker, who wore a bikini throughout the series, received widespread admiration for her slim, toned figure and became an ambassador for Playtex shortly after.

Today Linda Barker writes, publishes design books and writes a column for the weekend Daily Express magazine.

Linda Barker is married to TV executive Chris Short, and the couple have a daughter and two dogs.