Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Chief Features Writer

Lydia Spencer-Elliott
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Location
London
Education
Exeter University
Expertise

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

Just all of the best memes to help you process The White Lotus season two finale

Give Meghann Fahy her Emmy award

Just all of the best memes to help you process The White Lotus season two finale

Give Meghann Fahy her Emmy award

Theo James has finally revealed whether he was wearing a prosthetic in The White Lotus

‘The thing is ginormous’

Theo James has finally revealed whether he was wearing a prosthetic in The White Lotus

‘The thing is ginormous’

Here’s how to actually get more matches on Tinder, according to science

Based on what’s trending on Tinder in 2022

Here’s how to actually get more matches on Tinder, according to science

Based on what’s trending on Tinder in 2022

This is exactly why your three-month situationship break up really hurts your heart

And some expert advice on how to actually get over it

This is exactly why your three-month situationship break up really hurts your heart

And some expert advice on how to actually get over it

These eight highly convincing White Lotus fan theories will send your brain into orbit

Tanya, babes, do NOT trust Quentin

These eight highly convincing White Lotus fan theories will send your brain into orbit

Tanya, babes, do NOT trust Quentin

Essex boys are officially hotter than posh boys and The White Lotus proves it

Never underestimate the cultural impact of Love Island

Essex boys are officially hotter than posh boys and The White Lotus proves it

Never underestimate the cultural impact of Love Island

Inside The Swimmers true story that inspired the emotional new Netflix film

Warning: you will cry

Inside The Swimmers true story that inspired the emotional new Netflix film

Warning: you will cry

TikTok and strategically placed t-shirts: How Matt Hancock’s PR team really got him into the final

His I’m a Celeb fan club is sadly thriving

TikTok and strategically placed t-shirts: How Matt Hancock’s PR team really got him into the final

His I’m a Celeb fan club is sadly thriving

Just 17 memes that prove The White Lotus intro music is the biggest bop going

Woo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo

Just 17 memes that prove The White Lotus intro music is the biggest bop going

Woo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo

Introducing Chefboy: The new floppy-haired fuckboy cooking his way into your heart

‘Babe, you’ve hardly touched your nduja rigatoni’

Introducing Chefboy: The new floppy-haired fuckboy cooking his way into your heart

‘Babe, you’ve hardly touched your nduja rigatoni’

Men are sharing what green flags they like to see in women and bestie, I’m scared

‘Committing a bit of arson’

Men are sharing what green flags they like to see in women and bestie, I’m scared

‘Committing a bit of arson’

Ok, was Theo James wearing a prosthetic in THAT White Lotus bathroom scene?

This is a very serious investigation

Ok, was Theo James wearing a prosthetic in THAT White Lotus bathroom scene?

This is a very serious investigation

Spoiler! Melissa gets back with her ex in Made in Chelsea, so who is Toby Watkins?

They got together right before flying to filming in Bali

Spoiler! Melissa gets back with her ex in Made in Chelsea, so who is Toby Watkins?

They got together right before flying to filming in Bali

Erm, a horrifying TV musical about the Prince Andrew scandal is on the way

Munya Chawawa and Drag Race’s Baga Chipz are both in it

Erm, a horrifying TV musical about the Prince Andrew scandal is on the way

Munya Chawawa and Drag Race’s Baga Chipz are both in it

‘A clown died’: A deep dive into celebs who’ve been caught lying in interviews

Showbiz is truly in its lying era

‘A clown died’: A deep dive into celebs who’ve been caught lying in interviews

Showbiz is truly in its lying era

Um, there’s a rumour Harry and Kendall are dating again – here’s all the evidence

Hendall hive rise up x

Um, there’s a rumour Harry and Kendall are dating again – here’s all the evidence

Hendall hive rise up x

The unhinged true story behind the ‘but the rats don’t run this city, we do’ TikTok sound

‘Rats are going to absolutely hate this announcement’

The unhinged true story behind the ‘but the rats don’t run this city, we do’ TikTok sound

‘Rats are going to absolutely hate this announcement’

All the signs you’re a victim of ‘Winter Coating’ a new cursed dating trend

It’s like cuffing season, but toxic

All the signs you’re a victim of ‘Winter Coating’ a new cursed dating trend

It’s like cuffing season, but toxic

Splitting or surviving? This is the relationship status of all the Love Island 2022 couples

Cheating scandals, engagement rumours, new houses – it’s all kicking off

Splitting or surviving? This is the relationship status of all the Love Island 2022 couples

Cheating scandals, engagement rumours, new houses – it’s all kicking off

‘The biggest rush of serotonin ever’: Students on how clubbing improves their mental health

Just rave the trauma away x

‘The biggest rush of serotonin ever’: Students on how clubbing improves their mental health

Just rave the trauma away x

Should you get back with your ex? Take this quiz to find out

Who cares if your best friend says it’s a horrible idea

Should you get back with your ex? Take this quiz to find out

Who cares if your best friend says it’s a horrible idea

Meet the new ‘anti-woke’ universities minister who historically voted against gay rights

He also voted in favour of raising uni fees, great

Meet the new ‘anti-woke’ universities minister who historically voted against gay rights

He also voted in favour of raising uni fees, great

All the evidence behind Love Island’s scarily accurate three month break up curse

Ron and Lana are clearly its latest victims

All the evidence behind Love Island’s scarily accurate three month break up curse

Ron and Lana are clearly its latest victims

It girls and TikTokers: Meet Olivia Neill’s new elite London social circle

Links to the Beckhams, Kate Moss and Dua Lipa? Pop off queen

It girls and TikTokers: Meet Olivia Neill’s new elite London social circle

Links to the Beckhams, Kate Moss and Dua Lipa? Pop off queen