Babestation launched in 2002 and has become one of the UK’s most recognisable late-night TV shows. Here, four of the presenters reveal how they’re still turning up the heat decades later
Four of Babestation’s original models revealed what it’s really like being some of the most sought after women in Britain.
Launched in the early noughties, the webcam site quickly became one of Britain’s most recognisable late-night shows, thanks to its sexy presenters and interactive phone-in format.
What began as a niche experiment rapidly morphed into a cultural phenomenon. Fast forward two decades, and Babestation has evolved beyond its late-night origins, embracing the digital era through streaming platforms and online fan communities – with many of its original stars still flying the flag for the brand today.
For women like Brooksie, Georgie, Camilla and Lori, what started as a one-off gig has blossomed into a lifelong passion and career.
Let’s take a closer look at the women and their stories…
Brooksie
Brooksie Brooks, 32, hailing from Leeds, was working as a hospital receptionist when she stumbled upon Babestation.
She had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) – a brutal condition that targets the brain and spinal cord. The disease left Brooksie feeling exhausted, numb and occasionally unable to walk.
Joining Babestation, she transitioned from feeling “drained” by her day job to living the dream on the telly.
She shared: “Not only did it give me the flexibility and freedom of my hours, but it basically stopped my symptoms because I was able to manage my condition and build a life I wouldn’t have been able to if I hadn’t entered the industry.
“When I worked at the hospital, I used to feel drained, invisible and stuck in a system that didn’t understand me. Now, I work when I want, and it feels amazing.
“Babestation fans can send me tips to vibrate toys, send messages or set goals for shows. It’s interactive in a way we couldn’t even imagine back when I started out.”
Georgie
Georgie Darby, 38, from Sunbury-on-Thames, initially joined the channel as revenge against her cheating ex-boyfriend – but it proved to be amongst the finest choices she’s ever made.
She signed up at 18 after discovering a pile of lads’ magazines beside his bed. Over two decades later, she continues to appear in the studio every Friday.
“I wouldn’t change a thing – this is my calling,” declared Georgie, who has amassed 114,000 followers on X (@georgiedarby). I hadn’t even heard of Babestation until I arrived at the studio for my first shift.
“Two decades on, I’ve got men phoning in who used to call from the very beginning. One fan even went to prison and then suddenly rang back saying, ‘I can’t believe you’re still here!'”.
“It’s not just TV anymore; everything’s more digital, interactive. It’s still got that family vibe though.”
Camilla
Camilla Jayne, 41, from Oxfordshire, describes the early days as “the best of them” – but she remained delighted when Babestation invited her to rejoin the Legends show once more.
She first signed up when she was just 23 and stayed with the channel for seven years before transitioning to hosting in stadium boxes.
However, she didn’t stay there long, swiftly returning to creating her own content on social media. “It was very different in the early 2000s – people had to actually tune in to find you,” shared Camilla, who boasts 13,700 followers on X (@cammyjayne7).
“When I joined, we were on screen all night for hours, swapping sets, taking calls. It was nonstop but so much fun..
“I still model, but now I do everything online – it’s a one-woman production. That’s the biggest change: we’re our own bosses now.
“It’s funny because people still remember me from Babestation. One guy told me about how he and his wife have me on a VHS tape for really naughty nights together, while others said I was the first woman they’d ever seen like that on TV.
“It’s nice to know I made an impression.”
‘It’s not just sexy chat – I talk football with men for hours’.
Lori
Lori Buckby, 40, hailing from Northampton, recalls working gruelling hours back in 2006, but now enjoys the flexibility of appearing just two nights a week – she even has her own Babestation football channel.
She joined the platform when she was just 20 years old. Lori revealed: “I was on a rotation schedule with a handful of other women, and it was an intense experience.
“But I’ve been pretty lucky with my fans.. We’d just have normal chats, about football and what they were having for dinner, and I think these kinds of real conversations worked better for me – and helped me stand out.
“The market is so saturated now, and it’s harder to stand out. So Babestation and I have started our own football channel.
“We stream live with me on camera watching the show, and I’m basically a commentator.
“People can message in, I answer questions, it’s so much fun – and a little sexy as well!”.