Lydia Spencer-Elliott joined The Tab in 2022, currently working as the Chief Features Writer. She has previously freelanced for VICE, The Guardian, The Independent, Cosmopolitan and was Grazia's Senior Features Writer before joining the team.
Lydia graduated from the University of Exeter with a BA Honours in English Literature and Film Studies. After she graduated, she completed an MA in Magazine Journalism at City University, London and freelanced throughout her post grad.
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He features twice in the new Netflix documentary
He’s literally related to Prince Philip
He’s literally related to Prince Philip
Brace yourselves for Zara v Olivia round two
Brace yourselves for Zara v Olivia round two
There’s actually been loads
There’s actually been loads
Electronics on board allegedly hadn’t had proper security screening
Electronics on board allegedly hadn’t had proper security screening
Families claimed they heard a dial tone multiple times
Families claimed they heard a dial tone multiple times
Trainers are already being flogged on eBay from Europe for £170
Trainers are already being flogged on eBay from Europe for £170
Here’s how you can claim it from the government
Here’s how you can claim it from the government
Because we know a slay when we see one
Because we know a slay when we see one
The Aurora album is an undeniable bop
The Aurora album is an undeniable bop
Yep, it’s MIC’s 25th season and now I feel old
Yep, it’s MIC’s 25th season and now I feel old
The Tab spoke to the Casa Amor bombshell about his biggest villa drama
The Tab spoke to the Casa Amor bombshell about his biggest villa drama
‘And I’m not saying she deserved it, but God’s timing is always right’
‘And I’m not saying she deserved it, but God’s timing is always right’
Every episode I watch feels like I’m clocking in for work
Every episode I watch feels like I’m clocking in for work
Of COURSE he took his mum as his date to the Oscars
Of COURSE he took his mum as his date to the Oscars
She had her first public appearance since going sober at the Oscars on Sunday
She had her first public appearance since going sober at the Oscars on Sunday
Some of them are seriously wealthy
Some of them are seriously wealthy
Ron is Wagamamas because no one can decide if he’s good or not
Ron is Wagamamas because no one can decide if he’s good or not
She’s officially the It Girl of the season for this outfit
She’s officially the It Girl of the season for this outfit
He can’t WAIT for Samie to meet her
He can’t WAIT for Samie to meet her
Casey has been endorsed for communication but I’m not sure Claudia would agree x
Casey has been endorsed for communication but I’m not sure Claudia would agree x
This is harder to process than Avril Lavigne and Tyga
This is harder to process than Avril Lavigne and Tyga
‘Representation is crucial’
Not everyone can handle the outside world
Not everyone can handle the outside world