Kayleigh Trappe
Kayleigh Trappe | |
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| Born | 9 October 1995 County Monaghan, Ireland |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
Kayleigh Trappe (born 9 October 1995) is an Irish social media and television personality from Co. Monaghan in Ireland. She is known for her comedy videos on the social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Trappe first gained a social media following, during the COVID-19 pandemic, with her comedy and lip-syncing videos. Prior to her media career, Trappe worked as a primary school teacher in her native county.[3]
Trappe has gained much public attention from her lip-syncing videos of the likes of David and Victoria Beckham,[4] Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy,[5] Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams,[6] Roy Keane[7] and Maura Higgins.[8]
On 2 March 2024, Trappe won 'Best Social Media Star' at the ninth annual Goss.ie Awards.[9]
Trappe has appeared on several Irish television programmes including The Late Late Show,[10] The 6 O'Clock Show,[11] Today and The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In.[12]
In June 2024, Trappe was heavily rumoured to be taking over The 2 Johnnies RTÉ 2fm radio show following their departure.[13][14] However, she denied the claims and spoke about the feeling like she'd "let people down" when the rumours turned out to be untrue.[15][16][17]
Personal life
[edit]Trappe has spoken openly about struggling with body dysmorphia.[18] Trappe has been in a relationship since 2020.[19] Trappe is a fluent Irish languagespeaker.[20][21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Who is Kayleigh Trappe as she is set for 2FM takeover". 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Townsend, Michelle (27 June 2024). "Kayleigh Trappe on big 'pinch me' moments amid reports she's joining 2FM". RSVP Live. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Irish comedian Kayleigh Trappe recreates iconic moment from Victoria and David Beckham documentary". Irish Independent. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Rumoured new 2FM Drivetime host Kayleigh Trappe on health transformation". 26 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Joanne McNally Shares Spot-On Lip Sync Clip Of Podcast". 29 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Hynes, Robert (9 January 2023). "Roy Keane lip syncer has people in fits of laughter with first date story". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Maura Higgins Approves Kayleigh Trappe Hilarious Recreation". 14 November 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Kayleigh Trappe wins national award". NorthernSound. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "One Guest Stole The Spotlight On The Late Late Show". 16 March 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Greg O' Shea Says He Feels More Confident As A Presenter". 9 November 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "'We've got ratings and star guests' – 2 Johnnies hit back at savage critics of RTE series". SundayWorld.com. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Kayleigh Trappe? 2FM's rumoured new Drivetime co-host replacing Lottie Ryan". 24 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ O'Neill, Bronwyn (24 June 2024). "Another reported shakeup is coming to 2FM as Lottie Ryan is "replaced"". VIP Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Kayleigh Trappe reveals 'worst part' of 2FM rumours". 31 July 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Mallon, Sandra (31 July 2024). "TikTok star Kayleigh Trappe breaks her silence on rumours she is joining 2fm". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "TikTok star Kayleigh Trappe says she's not replacing Lottie Ryan on 2FM's Drivetime slot". SundayWorld.com. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Spotlight On: Social media star and lip-syncer Kayleigh Trappe". Goss.ie. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Kayleigh Trappe as she is set for 2FM takeover". 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "'The first time I spoke out that I was a Gaeilgeoir, the response was crazy'". www.independent.ie. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Gráinne Seoige, Kayleigh Trappe and Aindriú de Paor named as ambassadors for #SnaG24 - Conradh na Gaeilge | Ar son phobal na Gaeilge". cnag.ie. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "John Downing: There's something more than a bit Irish about our sacred Seachtain na Gaeilge". Irish Independent. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.