Kate Ferdinand is a TV personality, author, and influencer, married to ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand. As a mum of two and stepmum to Rio’s three children, she shared her journey in the BBC One documentary Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily. The overwhelming response led her to create the Blended podcast and online space for blended families. As a patron for Child Bereavement UK, Kate is a respected voice on parenting. She’s graced the covers of Fabulous, You, OK!, and Women’s Health UK magazine, including appearing as a Women’s Health cover star in 2025, and has earned praise for her candid interviews. She’s also an established author, with books including How To Build a Family and The Family Tree. Kate has a passion for health and wellbeing, and in 2025 she launched ONE BODY CO, a modern wellness platform empowering women to care for their mind, body, and beauty with intention and knowledge. Kate was the face of F&F Active in 2024 and 2025, and collaborates with brands including Very, L’Oréal, and Karen Millen. She has also partnered with Nando’s, Marks & Spencer, Aveeno, and La Roche-Posay.