Steve Whatley - Early Career

Early Career

Steve Whatley spent seven years acting in London's West End Theatre until he was persuaded into consumer and magazine journalism by Fashion Editor Thalia Vickers, who strongly believed his "quirky opinions and quest for the best would make good magazine copy".

He soon became Britain's first male grooming expert with his own male grooming page in She Magazine. This progressed to include, style, grooming and Agony Uncle on the initial team of FHM and opened the door to BBC Pebble Mill. Then followed 12 years for Whatley as resident Consumer Reporter with Richard and Judy (Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan) on ITV's daytime show This Morning, discussing consumer issues and presenting numerous gadgets.