Background
She played lacrosse and tennis for Hampshire, while her mother played lacrosse for England.
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She played lacrosse and tennis for Hampshire, while her mother played lacrosse for England.
Although she is from Portsmouth, her family originated from Liverpool, and she is a lifelong Liverpool fan. She spent much of her early years in Wickham, a village just north of Portsmouth. She was also a singer and backing vocalist and was a backing vocalist for Tony Christie for a television appearance of his hit, "Is This the Way to Amarillo".
She hosted the Barnardos Young Supporters Concert from 2005-2009, and participated in Catfight in 2007, a boxing match in Hammersmith Palais.
Broadcasting
She joined Setanta Sports News in 2007, co-hosting Lunchtime Live alongside Murray Dron, and presented various live events, including BetFred League of Legends darts tournament. She presented the Beijing Bulletin for First Rate (at Lloyd's) Jazeera +3 Sport"s coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics, with Rhodri Williams.
In 2005 she appeared in Clarkson: Heaven and Hell as a dancer. After the channel ceased broadcasting in June 2009, she joined Sky Sports in August 2009, presenting on Sky Sports News.
She also regularly appears with Tim Shaw on his radio show, Absolution.
She appeared as a reporter in the Keith Lemon film. Jackson presented Sky Sports Football quiz show Take it Like a Fan with John Fendley. The show is based on going to different British football league grounds and asking quiz questions.
She also presented the second series of Independent Television"s 71 Degrees North alongside Paddy McGuinness, and was team captain for the girls for Independent Television"s The Big Quiz—Sports Special.
In 2013, she was a contestant in Independent Television"s celebrity diving show Splash!, where she reached the semi-finals, despite breaking a toe.