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

‘Ketchup and seemingly ranch’: The obsession with Taylor Swift’s food really needs to stop

She can’t have a condiment without the internet imploding

Victoria's Secret fashion show

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show is back and it still feels just as toxic as ever

A four year hiatus wasn’t long enough

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show is back and it still feels just as toxic as ever

A four year hiatus wasn’t long enough

Joe Jonas Sophie Turner forever home uk

Royal links and A-list neighbours: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ extravagant ‘forever home’

They’d allegedly planned to spend this Christmas there as a family

Royal links and A-list neighbours: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ extravagant ‘forever home’

They’d allegedly planned to spend this Christmas there as a family

Lizzo update law suit

Lizzo sued by another ex-employee on the same day she receives humanitarian award

The lawsuit alleges an environment of bullying, harassment and racial discrimination

Lizzo sued by another ex-employee on the same day she receives humanitarian award

The lawsuit alleges an environment of bullying, harassment and racial discrimination

Zoella and Alfie Deyes

From meet-and-greets to marriage: A look back at Zoella and Alfie Deyes’ YouTube romance

13 year old me will never be over this relationship

From meet-and-greets to marriage: A look back at Zoella and Alfie Deyes’ YouTube romance

13 year old me will never be over this relationship

Sex education why ending

Sob, here’s why Sex Education is actually ending with season four

I need answers

Sob, here’s why Sex Education is actually ending with season four

I need answers

Freshers Week Sexual Assault

Postcards and quizzes: How Russell Group unis are protecting Freshers from sexual assault

Sexual violence is one of the biggest problems on campus but prevention strategies seem paper thin

Postcards and quizzes: How Russell Group unis are protecting Freshers from sexual assault

Sexual violence is one of the biggest problems on campus but prevention strategies seem paper thin

Jenna Coleman Wilderness accent

So, where is Jenna Coleman’s character actually from in Wilderness?

Her accent has left the internet confused

So, where is Jenna Coleman’s character actually from in Wilderness?

Her accent has left the internet confused

Halle Berry slime photo Drake

Right, this is why Halle Berry is seriously angry at Drake right now

‘I just wish these men would give women respect’

Right, this is why Halle Berry is seriously angry at Drake right now

‘I just wish these men would give women respect’

Burning Body Netflix true story

Murder and revenge porn: The wild true story behind Netflix’s Burning Body

This is more intense than Line of Duty

Murder and revenge porn: The wild true story behind Netflix’s Burning Body

This is more intense than Line of Duty

girl roman empire

Princess Diana and ex-best friends: These are the girl equivalents to the Roman Empire

We love to mull over women scorned

Princess Diana and ex-best friends: These are the girl equivalents to the Roman Empire

We love to mull over women scorned

Sydney Sweeney birthday party

Giant cakes and the Barbie cast: Inside Sydney Sweeney’s ’80s prom-themed birthday party

This is so 13 Going on 30 coded I could scream

Giant cakes and the Barbie cast: Inside Sydney Sweeney’s ’80s prom-themed birthday party

This is so 13 Going on 30 coded I could scream

Russell Brand police

It’s unsurprising Russell Brand’s accusers preferred to speak to journalists than police

The Met has been found to be institutionally misogynistic

It’s unsurprising Russell Brand’s accusers preferred to speak to journalists than police

The Met has been found to be institutionally misogynistic

Russell Brand Peaches Geldof Bob video

Here’s what actually went down between Russell Brand and The Geldofs

There’s been ongoing drama

Here’s what actually went down between Russell Brand and The Geldofs

There’s been ongoing drama

Timothee Chalamet Kylie Jenner look the same

The twinning effect: Why we start dressing like men we want to date

Kylie Jenner is fully in her soft girl Timothee Chalamet era

The twinning effect: Why we start dressing like men we want to date

Kylie Jenner is fully in her soft girl Timothee Chalamet era

Olivia Rodrigo tour tickets

Right, this is exactly how to get tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour

She’s selling some for $20!

Right, this is exactly how to get tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour

She’s selling some for $20!

Lost Mary vape banned

Here’s what your favourite Lost Mary flavour says about you – before they’re banned forever

RIP Pineapple Ice x

Here’s what your favourite Lost Mary flavour says about you – before they’re banned forever

RIP Pineapple Ice x

Roman Empire TikTok why

‘Every damn day’: We asked a psychologist why boys think about the Roman Empire so much

What is going ON

‘Every damn day’: We asked a psychologist why boys think about the Roman Empire so much

What is going ON

Ashton Kutcher Thorn child trafficking charity

Tech bros and divorce: Inside Ashton Kutcher’s anti-child-trafficking charity Thorn

Mila Kunis seemingly referenced the project in their recent apology video

Tech bros and divorce: Inside Ashton Kutcher’s anti-child-trafficking charity Thorn

Mila Kunis seemingly referenced the project in their recent apology video

VMAs best dressed

Olivia Rodrigo to Taylor Swift: The very best dressed girlies on the 2023 VMAs pink carpet

Selena slayed the house down

Olivia Rodrigo to Taylor Swift: The very best dressed girlies on the 2023 VMAs pink carpet

Selena slayed the house down

Selena Gomez Chris Brown VMA

Selena Gomez’s side-eye should be everyone’s reaction to Chris Brown’s VMA nomination

We all know he has a history of violence against women

Selena Gomez’s side-eye should be everyone’s reaction to Chris Brown’s VMA nomination

We all know he has a history of violence against women

Are Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Scientologists

Wait, are Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher actually Scientologists?

They were seen at the Church for two years running

Wait, are Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher actually Scientologists?

They were seen at the Church for two years running

Ashton Kutcher controversy

Every Ashton Kutcher controversy that’s re-emerged since the Danny Masterson drama

Twitter is pulling up receipts

Every Ashton Kutcher controversy that’s re-emerged since the Danny Masterson drama

Twitter is pulling up receipts

Ashton Kutcher Mila Kunis

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ backlash is a reminder – ‘good friends’ can be rapists too

‘Oh, he’s lovely, he would never do that’

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ backlash is a reminder – ‘good friends’ can be rapists too

‘Oh, he’s lovely, he would never do that’

boys lounge

If you see any of these things in a boy’s lounge, run for the hills

DJ decks are a RED FLAG