Jess Eva is an Australian television personality, radio host and author known for her appearances on reality television and for co-hosting Triple M‘s breakfast radio show in Sydney.
Early life
Eva grew up with no electricity until she was about eighteen, “People say it’s a bit unusual, but I grew up with it so for me it’s normal”, she explained on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! in 2021.[1] She was a lawn bowls player from a young age and eventually became a lawn bowls champion.[2]
Career
Eva appeared as a contestant on the fourteenth season of The Block in 2018 alongside her partner Norm Hogan.[3]
Eva co-hosted the Triple M breakfast show in Sydney alongside Mark “MG” Geyer and Chris Page from 2019 to Nov 2022.[4]
In 2021, she appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.[5] She finished in third place. Also in 2021, Eva released her first book, “Why Wouldn’t Ya”.[6]
In Late 2021, Eva and Hogan appeared as contestants on the new renovation show Renovate or Rebuild on the Nine Network.[7]
Eva appeared as a recurring presenter on the morning talk show Studio 10.[8] In November 2022, Sarah Harris announced her departure from the show and Eva was brought in as a temporary co-host alongside Tristan MacManus until the end of 2022. Eva continued to occur regularly as a contributor and fill in host into 2023.[9]
In late 2023, it was announced that she and her former partner Norm would host a brand new renovation show Budget Battlers on the Nine Network in 2024.[10] They returned for the show’s second season in October 2025.[11]
In July 2024, it was announced that Eva will be filling in on the Triple M Queensland drive show for the remainder of the year.[12]
Personal life
Eva has two children with Norm Hogan.[13] While appearing on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia in 2021, she opened up to Abbie Chatfield about how she suffered from postnatal depression for twelve months after the birth of her son.[14] In 2025, Eva revealed that she and her partner Norm were no longer romantically together, and had been separated since 2021, but continue to love together and co-parent their children.[15]
Television appearances
- The Block (2018)
- I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia (2021)
- Renovate or Rebuild (2021)
- Studio 10 (2022–2023)
- Budget Battlers (2024–present)
References
- ^ Fowler, Bella (26 January 2021). “Jess Eva opens up about difficult upbringing on I’m A Celeb”. News.com.au.
- ^ “Check it out – Jess used to be a lawn bowls champion!”. The Block Shop. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ Chandra, Jessica. “How former Blockheads Jess Eva and Norm Hogan spent their entire $290k winnings”. 9 now.
- ^ Siron, Claudia (28 October 2019). “Jess Eva on her shift from regional to metro radio”. Media Week.
- ^ Fowler, Bella (26 January 2021). “Jess Eva opens up about difficult upbringing and career beginnings on I’m A Celeb”. News.com.au.
- ^ “Why Wouldn’t Ya? – Pan Macmillan AU”. Pan Macmillan Australia. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ “Former Block stars go head-to-head in new show Renovate or Rebuild”. 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ “Jess Eva on Studio 10”. Twitter. 28 January 2022.
- ^ Fowler, Bella (24 December 2022). “Natasha Exelby leaves Studio 10”. News.com.au.
- ^ “Upfronts 2024: Nine network | TV Tonight”. tvtonight.com.au. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ “Returning: Budget Battlers | TV Tonight”. tvtonight.com.au. 2025-10-10. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ “Jess Eva joins Triple M’s The Rush Hour Qld with A.B & Elliott”. Radio Today.
- ^ “Jess Eva Calls Out Parental Pressure To Have The “Right Options” For Kids’ Lunchboxes”. Triple M. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ Begg, Charlotte (2021-01-27). “Humble beginnings and jungle bugs in her ears: Jess Eva’s life before and after reality TV”. Mamamia. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ “The Block’s Jess and Norm reveal shock split – and why they kept it secret for three years”. 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2025-10-12.