Antoine Allen

Antoine Allen is an award-winning presenter and investigative reporter for ITV News, known for his impactful storytelling, fearless journalism, and wide-ranging interviews with some of the world’s most high-profile figures. In 2025, Antoine made history by becoming the first-ever winner of the Sports Journalists’ Association’s (SJA) Sport for Change Award — a prestigious honour recognising journalism that explores how sport tackles key social issues such as youth violence, diversity, and climate change- Antoine’s entry stood out for its exclusive interviews with sports biggest stars, whilst challenging the government to combat youth violence.

In 2023, he was shortlisted for Royal Television Society’s Local Journalist of the Year, reflecting his growing reputation for delivering hard-hitting, original stories that reach wide audiences across TV, digital, and social media platforms. Antoine’s distinctive on-screen presence and journalistic depth have made him a trusted voice in British broadcasting. He presents ITV London’s late show, delivers Good Morning Britain’s London bulletins, and reports globally for ITV’s current affairs programme On Assignment.

Antoine has led several headline-making investigations into the rise of organised crime in the UK. His recent national exclusives include an in-depth look at ‘stolen to order’ shoplifting gangs operating across London, as well as an undercover investigation into the black-market sale of stolen power tools at car boot sales across the UK. These reports, praised for their originality and impact, showcased Antoine’s ability to combine access-led journalism with a compelling public interest agenda. His work often takes him to the heart of the communities most affected by crime, inequality, and social unrest. From exposing police misconduct to reporting on housing crises and the justice system, Antoine’s journalism has contributed to real-world outcomes, including families being rehoused after one of his housing investigations in West London.

A seasoned sports reporter, Antoine regularly contributes to ITV Sport’s FA Cup coverage, delivering powerful pre- and post-match interviews. He was the youngest nominee ever shortlisted by the Sports Journalists’ Association for Broadcast Journalist of the Year in 2022 and has interviewed icons such as Anthony Joshua, Usain Bolt, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Arsène Wenger. Antoine’s one-on-one with Anthony Joshua for ITV News has been viewed nearly one million times, while his candid interviews with figures like Jahid Ahmed on racism in cricket and boxer Anthony Yarde on family grief during COVID have been widely acclaimed. His sports presenting also includes high-profile live events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup Fan Zone, Sail GP in Plymouth, and Twickenham Stadium for England Rugby internationals.

Antoine’s versatility extends to culture, politics, and entertainment. He has interviewed Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya, BAFTA nominee Kristen Stewart, and global leaders across music, fashion, business, and sport. He frequently hosts conferences, live award shows, and public events, including a four-hour unscripted broadcast of the World Bartender Championships in Berlin. He has written op-eds for The Guardian on race and technology and built a personal blog exploring everything from social commentary to film reviews. He co-hosted radio with Penny Smith on TalkRadio and has amassed over 200,000 followers across social media due to his dynamic storytelling and public engagement.

Born in Northampton, Antoine studied at Northampton School for Boys before graduating in War Studies from King’s College London. He began his international journalism career in Germany, presenting a documentary on blackface in Europe. Since then, he has grown into one of the UK’s most recognisable and respected multi-platform journalists.