Kaye Adams is a Scottish television presenter, journalist, and radio broadcaster. She is best known as one of the original anchors of the ITV daytime show Loose Women.
Adams was born on December 28, 1962 (63 years old) in Falkirk, Scotland, and grew up in nearby Grangemouth. Her broadcasting career has run for close to four decades.
She started in hard news, famously landing an hour-long interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher early on. She was also one of the first reporters at the scene of the 1988 Lockerbie disaster.
For 15 years, she was the voice of mid-morning radio in Scotland on BBC Radio Scotland.
Along the way, she has collected major industry honours, including BAFTA Scotland recognition and a Scottish Broadcaster of the Year title.
Quick Facts of Kaye Adams
| Full Name | Kaye Rintoul Adams |
| Profession | Television presenter, journalist, radio broadcaster |
| Age | 63 years old |
| Date of Birth | December 28, 1962 |
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Birthplace | Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
| Current Address | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Gender | Female |
Kaye Adams Early Life and Education
Kaye Adams was born and raised in Falkirk and brought up in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Education
Adams attended Abbotsgrange Middle School and Grangemouth High before moving to the fee-paying St George’s School in Edinburgh.
She then studied at the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated with an MA with Honours in Economics and Politics.
She had initially planned to go on to law school before news journalism drew her in.
| School | Abbotsgrange Middle School, Grangemouth High and St George’s School, Edinburgh |
| Alma Mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Highest Qualification | MA (Honours) in Economics and Politics |
Kaye Adams Personal Life
Adams has been with her partner, tennis coach Ian Campbell, since 1995.
For most of that time, the couple chose not to marry, and Kaye has described Ian as an unconventional, easy-going character who never stood on ceremony.
In February 2026, she revealed that the couple had quietly entered a civil partnership in 2025.
She said they did it for tax reasons after advice from a financial adviser, rather than for romance.
Children
Kaye and Ian share two daughters, Charley and Bonnie. The couple has said that having children together, rather than a wedding, was their own way of showing lifelong commitment.
Parents
Kaye grew up in a close family in Grangemouth, and she paid an emotional public tribute to her father after his death.
Father
Her father was Duncan Adams, a well-known Grangemouth businessman who founded Duncan Adams Haulage in 1961 and grew it into an international operation. He passed away suddenly in early 2017.
Mother
Her mother’s name is Cathie Adams. Further details about her are yet to be updated.
Siblings
Kaye only has one brother, Eric. More details about him are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Civil partnership |
| Partner | Ian Campbell |
| Children | Daughters: Charley and Bonnie |
| Parents | Father: Duncan Adams Mother: Cathie Adams |
| Siblings | Brother: Eric |
Kaye Adams Career
Kaye Adams has built a broadcasting career spanning close to 40 years, moving from serious news reporting into some of the biggest daytime shows in Britain.
1980s: Hard news beginnings at Central Television
Adams started as a graduate trainee at Central Television, focusing on political and news journalism. Her early breakthrough was an hour-long interview with then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
1988 onwards: Scotland Today and Lockerbie
In early 1988, she moved to Scottish Television’s nightly news programme, Scotland Today.
Later that year, she became one of the first journalists on the scene of the Lockerbie air disaster.
1993 to 1999: Chairing Scottish Women
Adams took over the discussion show Scottish Women after the original host, Sheena McDonald, left. She chaired it for six years, and the programme won a number of awards, marking the start of her life as a talk show host.
Late 1990s to early 2000s: Building a network profile
She went on to front ITV Weekend Live and three series of Central Weekend Live alongside Nicky Campbell and John Stapleton.
She also stood in for Esther Rantzen, hosted her own show, Kaye, on BBC Two, and presented Pride and Prejudice for BBC Scotland.
During this period, she was a guest presenter on This Morning, filling in for Fern Britton.
In 2002, she anchored This Morning live from Australia, reporting on the first series of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!.
1999 to 2006: Original Loose Women anchor
Adams was one of the original anchors of ITV’s Loose Women from 1999, sharing the panel with her close friend Nadia Sawalha and other regular panellists.
She stayed in the chair for around 7 years.
2007 to 2012: The Wright Stuff
Between 2007 and 2012, she was a regular panellist on Channel 5′s daily discussion show The Wright Stuff, often standing in for host Matthew Wright. In 2008, she also appeared as a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef.
2010 to 2025: BBC Radio Scotland
From March 2010, Adams presented on BBC Radio Scotland, beginning with the daily call-in programme Call Kaye.
In 2015, this became The Kaye Adams Show and later Mornings with Kaye Adams, with Stephen Jardine presenting the Thursday and Friday editions.
2013 onwards: Return to Loose Women
Adams rejoined the Loose Women panel in November 2013, appearing in rotation with Carol Vorderman and Andrea McLean, and later Ruth Langsford.
Over the years, she has sat alongside panellists including Coleen Nolan, Denise Welch, Christine Lampard, Janet Street-Porter, Linda Robson, Carol McGiffin and Gloria Hunniford.
She also co-presented the ITV daytime show Sunday Scoop with Nadia Sawalha in 2013. The pair later released a cookery book, Nadia and Kaye: Disaster Chef, in 2018.
2021 to 2022: Entertainment shows
In 2021, Adams took part in The Celebrity Circle, teaming up with Nadia Sawalha and finishing in eighth place.
In 2022, she joined series twenty of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, and was the first celebrity eliminated.
2022 onwards: The How To Be 60 podcast
Also in 2022, Adams launched her podcast How To Be 60, which she hosts with co-presenter Karen MacKenzie. The show explores ageing, reinvention and life after sixty with humour and candour.
2024: The Weakest Link champion
In 2024, Adams appeared on the celebrity edition of The Weakest Link and won her episode, adding a light-hearted game show victory to her long list of credits.
Kaye Adams Awards and Achievements
As a long-standing face of British daytime television, Kaye Adams has shared in a string of awards for the programmes she presents, above all ITV’s Loose Women.
Key wins
- 2007, TV Quick Award (Best Daytime Show): Recognised the daytime programme she featured on.
- 2008, TV Quick Award (Best Daytime Show): A second consecutive win in the same category.
- 2009, TV Quick Award (Best Daytime Show): A third straight win as Best Daytime Show.
- 2009, TRIC Award (TV Daytime Programme): Honoured by the Television and Radio Industries Club for daytime television.
- 2010, National Television Award (Most Popular Factual Programme): A public-voted NTA win for the daytime show.
- 2021, RTS Television Award (Daytime Programme): Royal Television Society recognition in the daytime category.
Key nominations
- 2011, TV Quick Award (Best Daytime Show): Nominated in the daytime category.
- 2012, National Television Award (Most Popular Talk Show): An NTA nomination for the talk show.
- 2017, National Television Award (Most Popular Live Magazine Show): Nominated in the live magazine show category.
- 2024, BAFTA TV Award (Daytime): Nominated for Loose Women and Men.
- 2025, BAFTA TV Award (Daytime): A further BAFTA nomination in the daytime category.
Kaye Adams Controversies
Kaye Adams has been involved in two widely reported disputes in recent years.
- IR35 tax battle with HMRC: After a legal fight lasting around ten years, Adams won her case against HMRC over self-employment tax rules in 2024. She described the process as almost unbearable at times and said her legal fees ran to nearly £300,000.
- BBC Radio Scotland conducts an investigation: In October 2025, Adams was taken off her BBC radio show after complaints about her workplace conduct. In February 2026, the BBC confirmed she would not return after an internal investigation upheld three complaints while clearing her of two others. Adams strongly denied wrongdoing, calling some of the claims malicious and untrue, and several Loose Women colleagues publicly defended her.
Kaye Adams Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Kaye Adams is around £1.3m (approx. $1.5m).
| Net Worth (Approx.) | £1.3m (approx. $1.5m) |
Kaye Adams Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Kaye Adams:
| Height | In centimetres: 170 cm In metres: 1.70 m In feet and inches: 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
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Interesting Facts About Kaye Adams
- Adams once announced her own Strictly exit to a hotel worker who had no idea she was the celebrity who had just been voted off.
- Kaye quit Twitter for a while in 2023, joking that she was midway through Happy Valley and could not risk any spoilers.
- She has spoken publicly about a hearing problem that once made her worry she could not carry on working before it was treated.
FAQs
Who is Kaye Adams?
Kaye Adams is a Scottish television presenter, journalist, and radio broadcaster, best known as an anchor and panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.
How old is Kaye Adams?
Kaye Adams is 63 years old. She was born on December 28, 1962, in Falkirk, Scotland.
Who is the partner of Kaye Adams?
Kaye Adams is in a civil partnership with tennis coach Ian Campbell, having been together since 1995.
How many children does Kaye Adams have?
Kaye Adams has two daughters, Charley and Bonnie, with her partner Ian Campbell.
Why did Kaye Adams leave BBC Radio Scotland?
Kaye Adams did not return after an internal investigation in 2025 and 2026 upheld some conduct complaints. She denied wrongdoing and called several claims malicious.
Is Kaye Adams still on Loose Women?
Yes, Kaye Adams remains a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women, which is separate from her former BBC radio role.
