Frankie Ward

An exciting and trusted voice in the gaming industry, Frankie has hosted the BAFTA Games Awards 2023 as the main ceremony host, after co-hosting backstage coverage of the event in 2022. She has been a host on the annual games showcase the PC Gaming Show since 2018 and now also hosts its December preview, PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted. In 2021, Frankie was the expert commentator for the revival of the cult Channel 4 show GamesMaster, being described by the Guardian as the "voice of authority" on the show. She has hosted Red Bull podcast Save Your Game and is a regular guest on the weekly gaming podcast Press X to Continue.

Having worked with players at esports events around the globe, Frankie thrives in high-pressure live environments, interviewing players during their highest and lowest moments. She's also a seasoned stage and desk host, working with audiences of thousands on the global stage in multiple esports including Counter-Strike, League of Legends, VALORANT, Call of Duty, Dota 2, Brawl Stars and Fortnite. For her work in esports she has won the Women in Games Presenter of the Year Award, three UK Esports Awards and has been nominated three times for Host of the Year at the Esports Awards.