Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Chief Features Writer

Lydia Spencer-Elliott
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London
Education
Exeter University
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Pop culture, politics, entertainment, trends, opinion, dating, real-life stories, guides, The Tab's Do Better Campaign, The Tab's You Matter Campaign

  • Lydia has interviewed everyone from the women who brought down Harvey Weinstein to Love Island's Ekin-Su.
  • Her expertise in pop culture has seen her appear in a documentary about Harry Styles and go viral on TikTok explaining the infamous Wagatha Christie trial.
  • Lydia pioneered The Tab's coverage of the Women's World Cup and wouldn't rest until her Mary Earp's profile was the most read story of the tournament.

Experience

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.

Education

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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Posts

Who is Mr B? The mysterious spy who claims ‘Americans know’ where missing MH370 plane is

He features twice in the new Netflix documentary

Meet Freddy Knatchbull: The hectic 19-year-old Newcastle Uni student on Made in Chelsea

He’s literally related to Prince Philip

Meet Freddy Knatchbull: The hectic 19-year-old Newcastle Uni student on Made in Chelsea

He’s literally related to Prince Philip

Arguments and shade: Predicting the carnage that’s going down at the winter Love Island reunion

Brace yourselves for Zara v Olivia round two

Arguments and shade: Predicting the carnage that’s going down at the winter Love Island reunion

Brace yourselves for Zara v Olivia round two

Every location debris has been found from missing flight MH370 over the past nine years

There’s actually been loads

Every location debris has been found from missing flight MH370 over the past nine years

There’s actually been loads

Inside MH370’s cargo theory that links the United States Air Force to the missing plane

Electronics on board allegedly hadn’t had proper security screening

Inside MH370’s cargo theory that links the United States Air Force to the missing plane

Electronics on board allegedly hadn’t had proper security screening

Phantom cell phone theory: Why MH370 passengers’ mobiles still rang after plane was lost

Families claimed they heard a dial tone multiple times

Phantom cell phone theory: Why MH370 passengers’ mobiles still rang after plane was lost

Families claimed they heard a dial tone multiple times

Get ready, the viral Lidl merch is back in stores from next week and it’s actually a slay

Trainers are already being flogged on eBay from Europe for £170

Get ready, the viral Lidl merch is back in stores from next week and it’s actually a slay

Trainers are already being flogged on eBay from Europe for £170

Guys, millions of young people have £2k each in trust funds they didn’t even know about

Here’s how you can claim it from the government

Guys, millions of young people have £2k each in trust funds they didn’t even know about

Here’s how you can claim it from the government

These are officially Samie’s best looks from her time in the Love Island villa

Because we know a slay when we see one

These are officially Samie’s best looks from her time in the Love Island villa

Because we know a slay when we see one

Right, which songs did Phoebe Bridgers actually write for Daisy Jones and The Six?

The Aurora album is an undeniable bop

Right, which songs did Phoebe Bridgers actually write for Daisy Jones and The Six?

The Aurora album is an undeniable bop

Clear your diaries, Made in Chelsea is back tonight and here’s what to expect

Yep, it’s MIC’s 25th season and now I feel old

Clear your diaries, Made in Chelsea is back tonight and here’s what to expect

Yep, it’s MIC’s 25th season and now I feel old

Maxwell stands by calling Jessie ‘fake’ and spills all about post Love Island life with Olivia

The Tab spoke to the Casa Amor bombshell about his biggest villa drama

Maxwell stands by calling Jessie ‘fake’ and spills all about post Love Island life with Olivia

The Tab spoke to the Casa Amor bombshell about his biggest villa drama

Um, people think Love Island’s Tanyel and Zara are shading Olivia in a Hailey Bieber style TikTok

‘And I’m not saying she deserved it, but God’s timing is always right’

Um, people think Love Island’s Tanyel and Zara are shading Olivia in a Hailey Bieber style TikTok

‘And I’m not saying she deserved it, but God’s timing is always right’

RIP winter Love Island, you were a big waste of time

Every episode I watch feels like I’m clocking in for work

RIP winter Love Island, you were a big waste of time

Every episode I watch feels like I’m clocking in for work

Chicken nuggets and festivals: Inside Paul Mescal’s wholesome boyfriend material life

Of COURSE he took his mum as his date to the Oscars

Chicken nuggets and festivals: Inside Paul Mescal’s wholesome boyfriend material life

Of COURSE he took his mum as his date to the Oscars

‘I thought I’d end up dead’: Cara Delevingne addresses those airport pictures six months on

She had her first public appearance since going sober at the Oscars on Sunday

‘I thought I’d end up dead’: Cara Delevingne addresses those airport pictures six months on

She had her first public appearance since going sober at the Oscars on Sunday

A TV script supervisor and a sheep farmer: Meet the parents of the Love Island 2023 cast

Some of them are seriously wealthy

A TV script supervisor and a sheep farmer: Meet the parents of the Love Island 2023 cast

Some of them are seriously wealthy

Every 2023 Love Islander as what British chain restaurant they undeniably are

Ron is Wagamamas because no one can decide if he’s good or not

Every 2023 Love Islander as what British chain restaurant they undeniably are

Ron is Wagamamas because no one can decide if he’s good or not

We found Samie’s slay red dress from last night’s Love Island and it’s actually affordable

She’s officially the It Girl of the season for this outfit

We found Samie’s slay red dress from last night’s Love Island and it’s actually affordable

She’s officially the It Girl of the season for this outfit

Meet Tom from Love Island’s famous influencer sister who could be entering the villa on Sunday

He can’t WAIT for Samie to meet her

Meet Tom from Love Island’s famous influencer sister who could be entering the villa on Sunday

He can’t WAIT for Samie to meet her

This is what all the Love Island 2023 contestants do, according to their LinkedIns

Casey has been endorsed for communication but I’m not sure Claudia would agree x

This is what all the Love Island 2023 contestants do, according to their LinkedIns

Casey has been endorsed for communication but I’m not sure Claudia would agree x

We asked students what it’s actually like to be a woman in STEM

‘Representation is crucial’

We asked students what it’s actually like to be a woman in STEM

‘Representation is crucial’

Um, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were spotted ‘kissing’ and the internet is furious

This is harder to process than Avril Lavigne and Tyga

Um, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were spotted ‘kissing’ and the internet is furious

This is harder to process than Avril Lavigne and Tyga

On International Women’s Day, this is the reality of being a woman in STEM

‘Representation is crucial’

Moving in and falling out: Predicting which Love Island couple will break up first after the villa

Not everyone can handle the outside world

Moving in and falling out: Predicting which Love Island couple will break up first after the villa

Not everyone can handle the outside world