Matt Barbet

Matt Barbet is an accomplished journalist and presenter who has anchored some of the UK’s most prominent news programmes. He is widely recognised for his ten-year tenure as the face of Channel 5’s flagship bulletins, 5 News and 5 News Tonight. His extensive broadcasting portfolio includes co-hosting the ITV breakfast programme Daybreak and presenting regular weekend news for ITV. Currently, he is a familiar presence on Sky News, where he anchors national coverage and hosts a weekly Sunday morning programme. Beyond the studio, Barbet has reported from the front lines of global events, including the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake and a period spent embedded with the British Army in Afghanistan. His versatility is evidenced by his coverage of major cultural milestones such as the Oscars and royal weddings. Additionally, he has transitioned successfully into the corporate world, serving as a partner at the premier PR and strategy consultancy Freuds, where he applied his media expertise to high-level communications. A dedicated cycling enthusiast, Barbet transitioned his hobby into a television career as the host of ITV4’s The Cycle Show. He is a prolific writer for specialist publications like Cyclist, Cycling Plus, and Monocle, and he produces the Home Roads podcast. Organisations book him for his authoritative yet accessible presentation style, his deep understanding of the media landscape, and his ability to host high-stakes events with professional poise. On stage, Matt Barbet is best known for talks on Broadcast Journalism, Cycling and Public Speaking. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Matt Barbet is regularly booked for Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Matt Barbet travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Matt Barbet would approach your audience.